waiting line
nounUK /ˈweɪtɪŋ laɪn/
US /ˈweɪtɪŋ laɪn/
A line of people standing one behind the other to wait for their turn.
We joined the waiting line for the roller coaster.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of phone calls or customers held until someone can help them.
The waiting line for customer service was very long.
3. A row of cars stopped one behind another on a road.
A long waiting line of cars formed at the red light.
4. A list of jobs or tasks that are held until a computer can do them.
The printer has a waiting line of documents to print.