inline or in line or inlined

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Hello guys,
i'm so excited be a part of this club. by the way, i have problem in using word "inline", is it true if I write "inline" in the sentence "this cooperation is in line with the country's specific needs.."?

Please,give me a correct explanation.. :) Thank You...
 

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Welcome to the forum, justnothing.

First, please study the following corrections I have made to your post:

[STRIKE]
Hello guys,
[/STRIKE]
(salutations are unnecessary).

I'm so excited be a part of this club. [STRIKE]by the way,[/STRIKE] I have a problem in using the word "inline". Is it correct if I write "inline" in the sentence "This cooperation is in line with the country's specific needs."?

Please (no comma) give me a correct explanation. :) Thank you.


Only 'in line' is correct. It means 'in accordance with'.

Rover
 

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:up: And note that it's two words. There are specialist uses for the single word 'inline' (in, for example, ICT), which aren't appropriate in this context. Use a dictionary if you want to use 'inline'.

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