to line

To cover something with a thin plastic layer to protect it

To add soft material to make something thicker and more comfortable

To cover the edge or surface of something with another material

Remove all covering or contents from an object so it is left bare

Make something visible by removing a cover or letting light reach it

One after another in a row

At risk of being lost or harmed because of how something turns out

Behaving in a way that is not acceptable to others

Set a clear limit on what you will accept

Next to receive something like a job or reward

At some point in the future

Acting in a way that is too rude or hurtful to others

While doing your job, especially in police, military, or other official work

At some point while things are happening or changing

At some point during a process or series of events

To do what people in charge expect and follow the rules exactly

To set a clear limit that must not be crossed

Keep a careful balance between different demands and views

Officially agree to something by writing your name on a document

To speak honestly and directly, even if it may cause trouble

Standing one behind another waiting to get something

To go past a limit people set and cause serious problems

In a position where people may blame or criticize you

To take money for yourself in a dishonest way using a job or position

Make things ready in the right order before you need them

A plan or promise that looks real but is weak and will not last

To get money in a dishonest way by using your job or power

To take a big risk to help another person or group

Put people or things in a straight row

Act in a way that goes too far and is not right

Arrange for someone or something to be available when needed

Risk something important, like money, life, or reputation

To wait in a line of people for your turn

To wait in a line to get something

Control people so they behave properly

Set a clear limit on what is acceptable

To follow rules or other people after not wanting to at first

To refuse to change a decision or rule under pressure

To find out basic information about a person or thing

To remain connected by phone while you wait for help

To make the difference between two things hard to see

Go beyond what people consider acceptable

To risk losing something important, like your job or your reputation

Move ahead of people in a line without waiting for your turn

To send a short message to keep in touch

To wait on the phone without hanging up

To go to work during a strike even though other workers are striking

To tell someone a false story to impress or trick them

Say something untrue to distract people from the truth

To keep prices or spending at the same level

To stand at the front of a group and direct them

Make standards or expectations higher

To send a short message to someone by phone or text

To cut in line without taking your turn

To say proud things to make yourself seem better than you are

The most important point in a situation

Not connected to the internet or a computer

A type of job someone does to earn money

The line at the end of a race that people must cross to finish

A wire that carries telephone calls between two places

The final total showing a company's profit or loss

A line that does not curve and keeps the same direction

The area where enemy armies meet and fight

A cable that carries electricity from power stations to homes and businesses

A marked line on a football field showing how many yards the ball is from the nearest goal line

Official ideas and rules a political party wants members to follow

The main place where people do the most important and risky work

A small difference that is hard to see between similar things

A firm position that accepts no compromise in politics or talks

The point when something stops or finishes

A border between two states in the same country

A factory system where a product moves past workers who add parts

The last part of a joke that makes people laugh

A limit in talks that must not be crossed to avoid serious problems

A line of people or cars waiting for their turn

A product that has very high quality and is often the most expensive option

The work or tasks someone must do as part of their job

Firm and unwilling to change views or plans, often in politics

A single entry in a budget or bill that shows how much money it is and what it is for

A line of workers outside a workplace during a strike who stand to protest and stop others entering

A plan from a bank that lets you borrow up to a set amount

A group or system that protects people from danger and loss

The lowest income needed to meet basic needs in a country

A crack in the ground where the land moves, often causing earthquakes

A line at the end of a sports field that shows where players score

A set of connected questions asked to explore a topic

The highest level on a mountain or near the poles where trees stop growing

A situation where someone risks being harmed or strongly criticized

A straight view from your eye to an object with nothing blocking it

A direct phone line for urgent help or advice

A pipe that carries natural gas to a home or building

A group of similar products that a company sells under one brand

Tracks and the ground they sit on that form a route for trains

A marked line where people begin a race or game

A line of short marks that shows where to sign, write, or cut

A route that brings food, goods, or fuel to a place

A tube that carries fuel from a tank to an engine

A clear border between two ideas, groups, or situations

A strong thin string used to catch fish with a hook

An invisible line on a football field where teams stand before each play

A particular way of thinking about something that a person or group follows

The first line of a book or article that grabs attention

A wire that carries voices so people can call each other

A series of machines and workers in a factory that make a product step by step

A line that shows where two counties meet

A hard hit in baseball that flies straight and low

A line that shows the edge of a piece of land and separates it from a neighbor's

The main story of a book, film, or play

A line of people at a government office waiting to get job help or benefit money

A cable that carries electricity or data between places

A straight line on a graph showing the general direction of data points

A low rhythm or melody played by bass instruments that gives music its beat and depth

A clear division between people or groups in a conflict

A group of dancers or singers who perform together on stage in a musical show

The largest amount a bank allows you to borrow when needed

A place where you type text commands to control a computer

The most important railway route used by trains

A type of product or service a company offers

A set of connected reasons that lead to a conclusion

The final funny line in a joke that makes people laugh

A line made by a fence that shows the edge of a field or property

A pipe that carries dirty water and waste from buildings to a place that cleans it

A line that divides a shape into two equal parts

A line of people dancing together while moving around to music

The path a bullet or other shot follows after being fired

A line where soldiers shoot at the enemy

A white stripe painted on a road to mark traffic lanes

A line of people waiting to pay at a store