Be queuing up

verb

To be waiting in line for your turn to do or get something.

People are queuing up to get the latest iPhone.
Visual representation of "be queuing up" - To be waiting in line for your turn to do or get something.

Often appears as...

  • queuing up for tickets
  • queuing up at the store
verb

To be eager to do something or for something to happen.

Companies are queuing up to sponsor the event.
Visual representation of "be queuing up" - To be eager to do something or for something to happen.

Often appears as...

  • queuing up for a chance
  • queuing up for opportunities
verb

To be waiting in line for your turn to do or get something.

People are queuing up to get the latest iPhone.
Visual representation of "be queuing up" - To be waiting in line for your turn to do or get something.

Often appears as...

  • queuing up for tickets
  • queuing up at the store
verb

To be eager to do something or for something to happen.

Companies are queuing up to sponsor the event.
Visual representation of "be queuing up" - To be eager to do something or for something to happen.

Often appears as...

  • queuing up for a chance
  • queuing up for opportunities
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be queuing up"
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Physical Lines

Used when referring to people standing in a real line.

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People were queuing up for hours to see the new exhibit.
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Anticipation

Indicates people are waiting with excitement or impatience.

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Fans are queuing up outside to meet the author.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used when there's an implied, not visible, sequence or wait.

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Students are queuing up in their minds for graduation day.
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Physical Lines

Used when referring to people standing in a real line.

Illustration for Physical Lines
People were queuing up for hours to see the new exhibit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Anticipation

Indicates people are waiting with excitement or impatience.

Illustration for Anticipation
Fans are queuing up outside to meet the author.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Can be used when there's an implied, not visible, sequence or wait.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Students are queuing up in their minds for graduation day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Lines

Used when referring to people standing in a real line.

Illustration for Physical Lines
People were queuing up for hours to see the new exhibit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Anticipation

Indicates people are waiting with excitement or impatience.

Illustration for Anticipation
Fans are queuing up outside to meet the author.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Can be used when there's an implied, not visible, sequence or wait.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Students are queuing up in their minds for graduation day.
Visual representation of the word "Be queuing up"

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