A queue is a group of people or cars waiting one after another. It usually happens when people wait for a service or place.
We stood in a queue for the bus.
There is a long queue at the shop.
To queue means to wait in a line or arrange people or things in order. It can show someone is waiting their turn.
People queue outside the theater.
I queued for two hours yesterday.
In computers, a queue is a list where tasks wait for their turn to be done. It helps manage jobs one after another.
The printer has a queue of documents.
Add the file to the download queue.
In phone systems, a queue is for calls or messages that wait before connection. This helps manage busy lines and service.
Your call is in the queue, please wait.
There are many calls in the queue today.
A queue can mean a thin braid of hair. This use is older and traditional, often seen in history or special styles.
She wore a long queue in her hair.
The soldier had a queue tied at the back.
To queue in technology means to put data or tasks into a list for processing later. It helps computers work in order.
The system queues messages automatically.
Data is queued before processing starts.
To queue can also mean to wait calmly in order for something. It is about patience and order in everyday life.
We queued for tickets calmly.
People queued to get into the museum.