in line with
in line with — idiom
1. at a similar standard, amount, or position when compared with something or someo
at a similar standard, amount, or position when compared with something or someone else
The company's profits this year are in line with what the analysts predicted.
be in line with + noun clause
Padma's test scores were in line with those of the other students in her class.
The salary they offered was in line with what Lauren expected for a first job.
Theo kept his spending in line with his monthly budget.
- consistent with
more formal, commonly used in academic or professional writing
- comparable to
emphasises similarity in size, quality, or level
- on a par with
suggests equal rank or standard
- out of line with
direct opposite; indicates difference or mismatch
文法句型
be in line with + noun phrase
keep/bring + noun phrase + in line with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with verbs such as be, keep, bring, or fall to show whether something matches or does not match a particular standard.
常見錯誤
2. matching or following a particular rule, principle, policy, guideline, or expect
matching or following a particular rule, principle, policy, guideline, or expectation
In line with school policy, all students must wear a uniform during class.
fronted adverbial: in line with + policy
The manager made the decision in line with the company's safety guidelines.
Eitan adjusted his presentation in line with the feedback he received from the client.
In line with local customs, the wedding ceremony began with a tea offering.
- according to
more neutral in register; common in both speech and writing
- in accordance with
more formal; typical of legal or official documents
- following
simpler and less formal; works in everyday contexts
- contrary to
indicates direct opposition to a rule or principle
- against
simpler, less formal opposite
文法句型
in line with + noun phrase, + main clause
be in line with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is common in formal writing. The phrase often appears at the start of a sentence, followed by a comma, to introduce the rule or guideline that is being followed.