step out of line and come to attention
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to step out of line (and come to attention)
formalUsed as a military or formal drill command. It describes a specific movement where an individual leaves their position in a formation to stand at attention in front.
Tīng听
dào到
“
chū出
liè列
”
de的
kǒu口
lìng令
hòu后
，
tā他
lì立
jí即
xiàng向
qián前
yī一
bù步
lì立
dìng定
。
Upon hearing the command "fall out," he immediately took one step forward and stood at attention.
Jūn军
xùn训
shí时
，
jiào教
guān官
mìng命
lìng令
tā他
chū出
liè列
。
During military training, the drill instructor ordered him to step out of line.
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Zhè这
ge个
dòng动
zuò作
jiào叫
“
chū出
liè列
”
hé和
“
rù入
liè列
”
。
These movements are called "falling out" and "falling in."