Question 1

What does "line up behind" mean?

Accepted Answer

To express or show support for a person, plan, or cause, often as part of a group.

Question 2

How do you use "line up behind" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Members of the opposition lined up behind the new leader after the vote.

Question 3

Is "line up behind" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"line up behind" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Frequently used in political and business reporting to describe collective endorsement or support. The image is of people physically lining up behind a leader. Common in journalism and public affairs discourse.

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