ɛˈɑːrlaɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is at the front or beginning of a line, especially in a competition or queue.

“The earline for the concert ticket sale was chaotic, with people pushing and shoving to get to the front.”

2. verb

To be at the front or beginning of a line, especially in a competition or queue.

“The fans earlined up hours before the concert doors opened.”