in a position that forms a straight line with sth; similar to sth or so that one thing is closely connected with another
in (a) line (with sth)
in a position that forms a straight line with sth
An eclipse happens when the earth and moon are in line with the sun.
in line with sth
similar to sth or so that one thing is closely connected with another
Annual pay increases will be in line with inflation.
Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición