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queue
[kyoo]
noun
a braid of hair worn hanging down behind.
a file or line, especially of people waiting their turn.
Computers.a FIFO-organized sequence of items, as data, messages, jobs, or the like, waiting for action.
verb (used with or without object)
to form in a line while waiting (often followed byup ).
Computers.to arrange (data, jobs, messages, etc.) into a queue.
queue
/ ː /
noun
a line of people, vehicles, etc, waiting for something
a queue at the theatre
computing a list in which entries are deleted from one end and inserted at the other
a pigtail
See queue-jump
verb
to form or remain in a line while waiting
computing to arrange (a number of programs) in a predetermined order for accessing by a computer
Other 51Թ Forms
- queuer noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of queue1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of queue1
Example Sentences
“Richard can be heard last and highest in the vocal queue,” Lewis writes.
On Sunday, long queues formed at petrol stations across the city.
It has the same bustling feeling that envelops SW19, with fans queueing at the merchandise stalls or craning their necks at the practice courts for a glimpse of the players.
"We have queues going out the door in the winter," she said.
The platform controls the queue for discussion and makes sure that everybody speaks.
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