down the line

1 of 2

phrase

1

: all the way : fully

supported him right down the line

2

: in the future

planning some further changes down the line

problems that might occur a few years down the line

down-the-line

2 of 2

adjective

ˈdau̇n-ṯẖə-ˈlīn 

: complete

a down-the-line union supporter

Synonyms of down the line

Adjective

• staunch
• steadfast
• loyal
• true
• good
• faithful
• devout

Examples of down the line in a Sentence

Adjective

a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

The two labs are already deep into an all-out price war—something that could put pressure on their ability to profit from their models down the line. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Fort Worth Boswell’s 31-28 win over Northwest could be huge for the Pioneers down the line. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026

Adjective

While down-the-line voting has often scored huge, the 2026 Emmys may shake up the usual tradition. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 24 July 2026

Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for down the line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline