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queue

verb B1 Neutral

Meaning

To queue means to stand in a line waiting for something, like a bus or a ticket.
💡 A common mistake is to say "make a queue" instead of "form a queue."

Example Sentences

Do you need to queue for tickets at the theater ?
People do not queue here during busy hours .
People queue outside the store before it opens .
We need to queue outside before the shop opens .

Word in Context

I arrived at the bus stop early because I did not want to miss the next bus . A long line of people was already there , so I had to queue behind them . While I was waiting , I checked my phone and talked quietly with the woman in front of me . When the bus came , we all got on in order and I felt calm about the trip .

Common Phrases

queue up join a queue wait in a queue

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