queue

noun
UK: /kjuː/
US: /kjuː/

  1. A line of people or vehicles waiting for something.

    1. There is a long queue at the bus stop today.
    2. The queue for the concert tickets stretched around the block, a testament to the band's popularity.

  2. A waiting line, especially of people or vehicles.

    1. Join the queue to buy a ticket.
    2. Due to the technical difficulties, a significant queue of customers formed at the customer service desk.

Synonyms

row line file
queue intransitive-verb

  1. To wait in a line.

    1. We had to queue for an hour.
    2. Passengers were asked to queue in an orderly fashion to expedite the boarding process.

  2. To form or stand in a line while waiting.

    1. People queue up to get in.
    2. Despite the pouring rain, dedicated fans were willing to queue for hours to secure a prime viewing spot.
queue transitive-verb

  1. To arrange in a sequence or order.

    1. Queue the songs for the party.
    2. The system queues incoming print jobs, ensuring they're processed in the order received.

  2. To line up; to get into a queue

    1. Queue the car for the auto wash now.
    2. Staff members queue the patients needing medical care in order of the severity of their injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "queue" in English means: A line of people or vehicles waiting for something., A waiting line, especially of people or vehicles..

The phonetic transcription of "queue" is /kjuː/ in British English and /kjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "queue": row, line, file.

Example usage of "queue": "There is a long queue at the bus stop today.". More examples on the page.