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Definition of beeline in English: beelinenounˈbiːlʌɪnˈbilaɪn A straight line between two places. Example sentencesExamples - At the jetty were two naval ships, including INS Tir, welcoming beelines of visitors on board.
- 1980 saw a beeline of American diplomats and officials coming to Kashmir.
- The beeline sidewalk that shot straight up to the front door was ripped out and replaced by a gently curving, gently climbing brick-lined path.
- There will be a beeline in the front of the physio room after the hard day's work.
- Not because they have to shell out huge sums, but for the simple reason that they have to spend half their day crawling to the counters in a beeline.
- James kept walking toward the front of the school in a straight beeline for their rented silver Nissan Altima.
- I beeline to the bathroom, and Mr. Misunderstood beelines for the bar.
- Customers are forming a beeline at the city's malls to grab those coveted garments for the super sales on designer labels.
- Oh, perfect, I thought as I lunged from the sofa, barreled out the door and started sprinting in a beeline to the liquor store three blocks away.
- He zoomed in and out of the slower traffic, making a direct beeline for the USS Golden Phoenix.
- We kind of made a beeline along with everyone else.
Phrases the city commuters made a beeline for the bar Example sentencesExamples - And those in the know would ignore the party pies, sausage rolls and sandwiches at the half-time afternoon tea spread and make a beeline for the chocolate cake.
- At this point, the focal point of the crowd rested on the door as everyone made a beeline for outside.
- He turned round hastily and made a beeline straight for the door.
- As we left the classroom, Ann made a beeline to Michelle's desk to plead her case.
- The lift bumped to a gentle stop at the ground floor and the doors opened, Catherine hurried out straight away and made a beeline for the exit.
- And when the evening arrived, one was not surprised to see many making a beeline for the venue.
- With that, she turned and made a beeline straight for my mother and her friends, leaving me with Sarah.
- The latecomers made a beeline to the reception desk, showing their entrance forms and collecting their sheets and gifts.
- Ever since the baby was born, visitors to the zoo are making a beeline for the hippo enclosure to see the new arrival.
- However, the tourists make a beeline to this house.
Synonyms go towards, head for, head towards, aim for, make one's way towards, move towards, direct one's steps towards, steer a course towards, be bound for, set out for, make a beeline for, take to
Origin Early 19th century: with reference to the straight line supposedly taken instinctively by a bee when returning to the hive. Definition of beeline in US English: beelinenounˈbilaɪnˈbēlīn A straight line between two places. Example sentencesExamples - We kind of made a beeline along with everyone else.
- James kept walking toward the front of the school in a straight beeline for their rented silver Nissan Altima.
- He zoomed in and out of the slower traffic, making a direct beeline for the USS Golden Phoenix.
- Customers are forming a beeline at the city's malls to grab those coveted garments for the super sales on designer labels.
- Not because they have to shell out huge sums, but for the simple reason that they have to spend half their day crawling to the counters in a beeline.
- There will be a beeline in the front of the physio room after the hard day's work.
- At the jetty were two naval ships, including INS Tir, welcoming beelines of visitors on board.
- I beeline to the bathroom, and Mr. Misunderstood beelines for the bar.
- 1980 saw a beeline of American diplomats and officials coming to Kashmir.
- The beeline sidewalk that shot straight up to the front door was ripped out and replaced by a gently curving, gently climbing brick-lined path.
- Oh, perfect, I thought as I lunged from the sofa, barreled out the door and started sprinting in a beeline to the liquor store three blocks away.
Phrases the city commuters made a beeline for the bar Example sentencesExamples - Ever since the baby was born, visitors to the zoo are making a beeline for the hippo enclosure to see the new arrival.
- And those in the know would ignore the party pies, sausage rolls and sandwiches at the half-time afternoon tea spread and make a beeline for the chocolate cake.
- The latecomers made a beeline to the reception desk, showing their entrance forms and collecting their sheets and gifts.
- With that, she turned and made a beeline straight for my mother and her friends, leaving me with Sarah.
- However, the tourists make a beeline to this house.
- And when the evening arrived, one was not surprised to see many making a beeline for the venue.
- The lift bumped to a gentle stop at the ground floor and the doors opened, Catherine hurried out straight away and made a beeline for the exit.
- He turned round hastily and made a beeline straight for the door.
- At this point, the focal point of the crowd rested on the door as everyone made a beeline for outside.
- As we left the classroom, Ann made a beeline to Michelle's desk to plead her case.
Synonyms go towards, head for, head towards, aim for, make one's way towards, move towards, direct one's steps towards, steer a course towards, be bound for, set out for, make a beeline for, take to
Origin Early 19th century: with reference to the straight line supposedly taken instinctively by a bee when returning to the hive. |