queuing
Standing in line
Queuing is forming or waiting in a line, or the process of adding items to a sequence for later processing.
More common in British English, where queue itself dominates over line: We spent an hour queuing for tickets.
In computing, queuing refers to organizing tasks or data in order: The system handles request queuing automatically.
Also spelled queueing.
Vertical support post
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
zigzag · snake · single-file · winding · snaking · railings · dividers · markers
Continuous mark or queue
- throngDense pressing crowd
- commutersDaily work travelers
- passengersTransported travelers
- shoppersPeople purchasing goods
spectators · mob · gathering · multitude · assembly · fans · customers · patrons
Enforced waiting period
- patienceCalm during delays
- boredomWeary disinterest from monotony
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- idleWithout activity or purpose
tedious · endurance · tolerance · composure · time-consuming · lingering · standing · shuffling
Ordered succession of elements
- first-come-first-servedPriority by arrival order
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- ticketingIssuing entry passes
- numberingAssigning sequential figures
scheduling · arrangement · allocation · systematic · triage · hierarchy · protocol · precedence
stanchion
Vertical support post
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
corral · zigzag · snake · single-file · winding · snaking · railings · dividers · markers · entrance
line
Continuous mark or queue
- throngDense pressing crowd
- commutersDaily work travelers
- passengersTransported travelers
shoppers · spectators · mob · gathering · multitude · assembly · fans · customers · patrons · visitors
delay
Enforced waiting period
- patienceCalm during delays
- boredomWeary disinterest from monotony
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
idle · tedious · endurance · tolerance · composure · time-consuming · lingering · standing · shuffling · inching
sequence
Ordered succession of elements
- first-come-first-servedPriority by arrival order
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- ticketingIssuing entry passes
numbering · scheduling · arrangement · allocation · systematic · triage · hierarchy · protocol · precedence · ranking
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
fairness · pushiness · jostling · elbowing · shoving · tutting · glaring · passive-aggression · confrontation
- travel etiquettetipping, dress codes, punctuality, personal space, greeting customs
- arrival activitiescheck-in, registration, baggage claim, customs, immigration
- event safetycrowd control, crowd management, crowd barriers, crowd flow, evacuation plan
- Anglo-American cultureHollywood, Broadway, Shakespeare, Beatles, pub culture
- British Pastimespub quiz, cricket matches, darts, cricket, bowls
- Britishnesstea, London, BBC, Big Ben, royal family
queuingcutting in line
Entering ahead unfairly
queue jumping · jumping the queue · pushing ahead · barging in · line cutting
- queuing upJoining an orderly wait