godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
stand in a line; stand in a row
Describes people or things physically standing side by side in a row.
選手たちが表彰台に並び立った。
The athletes stood in a row on the podium.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Used figuratively to mean being on the same level or rank, often in ability, status, or achievement.
彼は先輩と並び立つ実力を持っている。
He has the ability to stand on equal footing with his seniors.