Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wait-in-a-queue
phrasal verb
/weɪt ɪn ə kjuː/
Definition
To stand in line or be in a sequence of people or things awaiting service or attention.
Examples
- We had to wait in a queue for tickets at the concert.
- Don’t forget to wait in a queue when you enter the store.
- She patiently waited in a queue for her turn to speak.
Meaning
The act of remaining in a line until it is your turn to proceed or receive something.
Synonyms
- line up
- stand in line
- queue up
