fall into line
Frequency: 6.668.1 per million words
To start to conform or agree.
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- The actions of investors do not always fall into line with financial theory.
- After much discussion, the rebellious team finally decided to fall into line with the new company policy.
- The new regulations will force many small businesses to fall into line with stricter environmental standards.
- It took some time, but eventually, all the dissenting voices began to fall into line with the majority opinion.
- The children were told to fall into line and prepare for the assembly.
- If global emissions don't fall into line soon, the climate crisis will worsen rapidly.
- Management hopes that all departments will fall into line and adopt the new software system by next month.
- Despite initial objections, the neighboring countries had to fall into line with the international trade agreements.
- She always expects everyone to fall into line with her suggestions without question.
- The government announced measures to make sure local councils fall into line with national guidelines.