pipeline
/'paiplain/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A long pipe, typically underground, used for transporting liquids or gases over long distances: A system of connected pipes designed to move substances like oil, natural gas, or water from one location to another.
- A channel or system for information or supplies: A figurative term for a process or system through which something is passed on or developed in stages.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Physical Pipe):
- The new pipeline will transport natural gas from the northern fields to the coastal cities.
- A leak in the oil pipeline caused an environmental disaster.
- Noun (Figurative System):
- The company has a strong talent pipeline, with many interns being hired as full-time employees.
- New legislation is in the pipeline and should be announced next month.
Advanced Usage
- "In the pipeline": Being planned, developed, or prepared; in progress.
- Several exciting new products are in the pipeline for release next year.
- "Pipeline project": A major infrastructure project involving the construction of a pipeline.
- The controversial cross-border pipeline project has faced many legal challenges.
Variants and Related Words
- Pipelining (gerund/noun): The action or process of conveying via a pipeline.
- The pipelining of crude oil is a highly technical operation.
- Pipelined (adjective): Transported or supplied by a pipeline.
- Pipelined water is generally safer than water from untreated sources.
Synonyms
- Conduit: A channel for conveying fluids or protecting cables (for the physical meaning).
- Channel: A medium for communication or transfer (for the figurative meaning).
- Supply line: A route along which goods and supplies are transported.
Related Phrases
- Feed into the pipeline: To enter a system or process for development or delivery.
- Raw data from the sensors feeds directly into the analysis pipeline.
- Build/develop a pipeline: To create a system for future supply or talent.
- The university is working to build a pipeline of skilled engineers for the industry.
Noun
- a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
- a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
- gossip spread by spoken communication
- the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth