queue (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /kjuː/

Definition

A line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting their turn for something.

Examples

• We had to stand in a long queue for tickets.

• The queue for the roller coaster was enormous.

• Please form an orderly queue.

How to Use queue

queue for (prepositional phrase)

To wait in a line for a specific thing or service. — "They queued for hours for concert tickets."

queue up (phrasal verb)

To form or join a line of people waiting. — "Everyone queued up patiently."

Synonyms of queue

Words with a similar meaning to queue:

• line
• wait
• file
• procession

Antonyms of queue

Words with the opposite meaning to queue:

• disperse
• rush

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