nextinline
adjectiveUK /ˌnekst ɪn ˈlaɪn/
US /ˌnekst ɪn ˈlaɪn/
Being the person or thing that will go right after the one before.
The next-in-line student stepped up when her name was called.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Waiting in a line for your turn.
The next-in-line customers stood quietly by the counter.
3. The person who will take over a job or role after the current one.
She is next in line to lead the team.
4. Coming right after something in a series.
The next-in-line chapter was even more exciting.