Party Line (Noun)
Meaning 1
The policy of a political group; "He won in a vote along party lines".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician was re-elected with the overwhelming support of her constituents voting along party lines.
- He refused to deviate from the party line, even when faced with severe criticism from the opposition.
- Her decision on the bill strictly followed the party line, as outlined by her party leaders.
- The MP claimed that by crossing the party line, she would have been compromising her core values and principles.
- The media analysis showed that most lawmakers voted along party lines during the crucial budget session.
Meaning 2
A telephone line serving two or more subscribers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family shared a party line with their neighbors, often overhearing their conversations.
- She picked up the phone to call her friend but couldn't get through due to the other family on the party line being on a long call.
- Living in a rural area, they relied on the party line for communication, as other options were limited.
- Sharing the party line meant that every so often they would get unexpected calls meant for the other family.
- Party lines were still common in the countryside, with multiple households using the same line for telephone calls.