Определение слова «along the lines of» на английский

Preposition

1. Similar to, but not exactly equal.

   • I was thinking along the lines of writing to the local paper, to see if we can get some reaction.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see along,‎ the,‎ lines,‎ of.

   • The shape is folded along the lines of symmetry.