beeline

noun
UK /ˈbiːlaɪn/
US /ˈbiːlaɪn/

A beeline is a very straight, quick path to somewhere.

As soon as the bell rang, the kids made a beeline for the playground.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To go quickly and directly toward something.

She beelined to the snack table at the party.

3. The straight flight path a bee takes back to its hive.

The bee flew in a beeline to its hive.

4. A very fast, focused movement toward a goal.

He made a beeline for the exit when the movie ended.