Queueing: meaning, definitions and examples

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queueing

 

[ ˈkjuːɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

waiting in line

Queueing is the act of waiting in a line for a service or to enter a place. It is a common practice in many cultures and is used to maintain order and fairness. Queueing helps prevent chaos and ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to receive the service or enter the place.

Synonyms

lining up, standing in line, waiting in line

Examples of usage

  • People were queueing outside the store before it even opened.
  • We spent hours queueing for tickets to the concert.
  • The queueing system at the airport was well-organized and efficient.
Context #2 | Verb

to form or join a line

To queue is to form or join a line of people waiting for a service or to enter a place. It involves standing in a specific order and waiting your turn. Queueing is a social norm that helps maintain order and fairness in various situations.

Synonyms

line-up, stand in line, wait in line

Examples of usage

  • We had to queue for over an hour to get into the museum.
  • People were queueing up outside the restaurant for a table.
  • She queued patiently for her turn at the checkout.

Translations

Translations of the word "queueing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfileiramento

🇮🇳 कतार लगाना

🇩🇪 Warteschlange

🇮🇩 mengantre

🇺🇦 очікування в черзі

🇵🇱 kolejkowanie

🇯🇵 キューイング

🇫🇷 mise en file d'attente

🇪🇸 haciendo cola

🇹🇷 kuyrukta beklemek

🇰🇷 줄 서기

🇸🇦 الاصطفاف

🇨🇿 řazení do fronty

🇸🇰 zaradovanie do radu

🇨🇳 排队

🇸🇮 postavljanje v vrsto

🇮🇸 röð

🇰🇿 кезекке тұру

🇬🇪 რიგში დგომა

🇦🇿 növbəyə durmaq

🇲🇽 haciendo cola

Word origin

The word 'queueing' originated from the French word 'queue,' which means 'tail.' The concept of forming a line or queue has been around for centuries as a way to organize and manage crowds efficiently. Queueing became more prevalent with the rise of industrialization and urbanization, where large numbers of people needed to wait for services or goods. Today, queueing is a common practice worldwide, used in various settings such as transportation, entertainment, and retail.

See also: queue.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,082, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.