in line with sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. to be similar to or match something else, such as a rule, a plan, or an expectation.
prep. phr.. in conformity or agreement with a specific standard, principle, or set of expectations; often used to describe policy alignment.
The new prices are in line with our budget.
The company's hiring policy is in line with the latest government regulations on diversity.
The architect ensured that the modern extension remained in line with the historical aesthetic of the original Victorian structure.
usually follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'stay' and is followed by a noun phrase.
contrast with 'out of line with' to show the opposite; it is a useful phrase for formal business writing and reporting.
The results are in line to our goals.The results are in line with our goals.the phrase always requires the preposition 'with' to connect to the object.