Meaning of the word queue in English

What does queue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

queue

US /kjuː/
UK /kjuː/
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Noun

a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed

Example:
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There was a long queue for tickets.
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Please form a single queue.

Verb

to wait in a line or sequence

Example:
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We had to queue for an hour to get in.
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Are you queuing for the bus?