queue
word
Definition
A line or sequence of people or things waiting for something, such as to buy tickets or for a service. It can also mean to line up or wait in line.
Usage & Nuances
'Queue' is more common in British English; in American English, 'line' is used. Often used as both noun ('join the queue') and verb ('queue up'). Common phrases: 'queue up', 'in the queue', 'jump the queue' (someone who doesn't wait their turn).
Spanish: cola - filaPortuguese (BR): fila - fila de esperaPortuguese (PT): filaChinese (Simplified): 队 - 排队 (动词)Chinese (Traditional): 隊 - 排隊 (動詞)Hindi: कतारArabic: طابورBengali: লাইন - সারিRussian: очередьJapanese: 列 - 行列Vietnamese: hàng đợiKorean: 줄Turkish: kuyrukUrdu: قطار - صفIndonesian: antrean
Example Sentences
Please wait in the queue for your turn.
basic
There is a long queue outside the cinema.
basic
They had to queue for an hour to buy tickets.
basic
People don't like it when others jump the queue.
natural
The website crashed because too many people were in the queue.
natural
Whenever there's free food, a queue forms right away.
natural