verb
- present participle of toe; touching or reaching with the toe
- conforming to a rule, standard, or expectation (as in ‘toeing the line’)
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- She was toeing the starting line before the race began.
- The athlete was carefully toeing the edge of the diving board.
- All employees are expected to be toeing the company policy.
- He’s been toeing the party line on every major issue.
- The dancer was toeing the floor gracefully during practice.
- The new manager insists everyone start toeing the rules.