English Word · Intermediate
redline
To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛd.laɪn/
Meaning
To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.
Example
Already ‘redlined’ by profit-hungry telcos, the inhabitants of poor inner city areas can be shut out of the new on-line services through lack of money.
Already ‘redlined’ by profit-hungry telcos, the inhabitants of poor inner city areas can be shut out of the new on-line services through lack of money.
Practice tips
- Practice redline out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.