Queue: meaning, definitions and examples
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queue
[ kjuː ]
waiting in line
A line of people or vehicles waiting for their turn to be attended or to proceed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There was a long queue at the ticket counter.
- She joined the queue for the new iPhone release.
waiting in line
To wait in line for one's turn.
Synonyms
line-up, stand in line, wait in line
Examples of usage
- We had to queue for over an hour to get into the concert.
- The customers queued patiently for the store to open.
Translations
Translations of the word "queue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fila
🇮🇳 कतार
🇩🇪 Schlange
🇮🇩 antrian
🇺🇦 черга
🇵🇱 kolejka
🇯🇵 列
🇫🇷 file
🇪🇸 cola
🇹🇷 kuyruk
🇰🇷 줄
🇸🇦 طابور
🇨🇿 fronta
🇸🇰 rad
🇨🇳 队列
🇸🇮 vrsta
🇮🇸 röð
🇰🇿 кезек
🇬🇪 რიგი
🇦🇿 növbə
🇲🇽 cola
Word origin
The word 'queue' originated from the French word 'queue', which means 'tail'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The concept of queuing dates back to ancient times when people would form lines to receive goods or services. In modern times, queuing is a common practice in various aspects of daily life, such as waiting in line at the store or queuing up for tickets. The idea of queuing is based on the principle of fairness and orderliness in managing the flow of people or vehicles.
See also: queueing.