Meaning & Definition of word "Queue"
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Queue
/kjuː/
noun:
- 1. A line of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to proceed or be attended to.
- Example: There was a long queue outside the cinema for the opening night of the movie.
- 2. A sequence of items waiting to be processed or dealt with, often in computing.
- Example: The printer had a queue of documents waiting to be printed.
verb:
- 1. To arrange or form in a queue.
- Example: Please queue up in an orderly fashion before entering the conference room.
Etymology
From the Latin 'cauda' meaning 'tail'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
queue up:
to line up or wait in a line for something.
in the queue:
waiting in line for service.
queue jumping:
the act of moving ahead in line unfairly.
Related Words
line:
A long, narrow mark or band.
row:
A series of things in a straight line.
wait:
To stay in a place until an expected event happens.
Slang Meanings of queue
Meaning: To stand in line.
Example Sentence: I'm queuing for the new iPhone.
Meaning: To wait patiently.
Example Sentence: Just queue it out; we'll be seen soon.