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beeline

/ˈbiː.laɪn/

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noun

/ˈbiː.laɪn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее самый прямой или кратчайший путь к месту назначения или цели.

A noun referring to the most direct or straightest route taken to reach a destination or goal.

  1. Direct routeB2informal

    The most direct or straight path from one point to another.

    ruПрямой путь

    • He made a beeline for the exit as soon as the meeting ended.
    • The children made a beeline for the ice cream truck.
    • She made a beeline to the front row to get a good seat.

    Synonymsas the crow fliesshortcutstraight line

    Antonymsdetourrogue

Forms
  • beelines plural form
  • beelines' possessive plural form
  • beeline's possessive singular form