Line up with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
LYN-uhp-with (or with LYTH)
lˈaɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
lyn-UP-with
Definition
To match, be in agreement, or align with something, such as a plan, idea, or physical position.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both literal (physical alignment) and figurative (ideas, policies) matching. Common collocations: 'goals line up with values,' 'data doesn't line up with results.' Usually informal to neutral. Not to be confused with 'line up' (to stand in a line).
Spanish: coincidir con - alinearse con - estar en línea conPortuguese (BR): corresponder a - alinhar-se com - estar de acordo comPortuguese (PT): corresponder a - alinhar-se com - estar de acordo comChinese (Simplified): 与…一致 - 与…对齐Chinese (Traditional): 與…一致 - 與…對齊Hindi: के अनुरूप होना - के साथ मेल खानाArabic: يتماشى مع - يتوافق معBengali: মিল হওয়া - একসাথে হওয়াRussian: совпадать - соответствоватьJapanese: 一致する - 合致するVietnamese: phù hợp với - trùng khớp vớiKorean: 일치하다 - 맞다Turkish: uyumlu olmak - örtüşmekUrdu: مطابقت رکھنا - ہم آہنگ ہوناIndonesian: sesuai dengan - selaras dengan
Example Sentences
The two pieces must line up with each other exactly.
basic
Her explanation does not line up with the facts.
basic
These numbers do not line up with our results.
basic
Do your goals line up with your values?
natural
Make sure the holes line up with the screws before you start.
natural
His story doesn't really line up with what we know.
natural