Beeline: meaning, definitions and examples
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beeline
[ หbiหlaษชn ]
transportation service
A beeline refers to the most direct and efficient route taken to reach a destination, often used in the context of traveling. The expression originates from how bees fly directly towards their hive without unnecessary detours.
Synonyms
direct route, quickest way, straight path
Examples of usage
- He made a beeline for the exit as soon as the meeting was over.
- During rush hour, I always try to make a beeline for the subway.
- When the store opened, shoppers made a beeline for the clearance items.
Translations
Translations of the word "beeline" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abelha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเคเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Honigbiene
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pszczoลa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท abeille
๐ช๐ธ abeja
๐น๐ท arฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vฤela
๐ธ๐ฐ vฤela
๐จ๐ณ ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤebela
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฝfluga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแขแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ abeja
Word origin
The term 'beeline' emerged in the early 19th century and is believed to have been inspired by the behavior of bees, which are known for flying directly to their hives without deviating from their path. The first recorded use of the word in its figurative sense appeared in the early 1800s in English literature. This period was characterized by a fascination with nature and animal behavior, which influenced various idiomatic expressions. The beeline illustrates the idea of efficiency and purposefulness, drawing a parallel between humans and bees in their pursuit of goals. Over time, the term has been incorporated into everyday language to emphasize quickness and directness in both physical movement and decision-making.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,460 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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