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English noun: queue

1. queue (group) a line of people or vehicles waiting for something


Synonymswaiting line


Broader (hypernym)line


Narrower (hyponym)bread line, breadline, checkout line, chow line, gas line, reception line, ticket line, unemployment line

2. queue (communication) (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted


Broader (hypernym)list, listing


Narrower (hyponym)push-down queue


Domain categoryinformatics, information processing, information science, IP

3. queue (body) a braid of hair at the back of the head


Broader (hypernym)braid, plait, tress, twist


English verb: queue

1. queue (motion) form a queue, form a line, stand in line


SamplesCustomers lined up in front of the store.


Synonymsline up, queue up


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)stand, stand up


Entailwait









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