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pipelinenoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˈpaɪp.laɪn/ us ​ /ˈpaɪp.laɪn/

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in the pipeline

(Definition of “pipeline” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"pipeline" in American English

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pipelinenoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˈpɑɪpˌlɑɪn/

› a series of connected tubes for transporting gas, oil, or water, usually over long distances

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in the pipeline

(Definition of “pipeline” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

"pipeline" in Business English

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pipelinenoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˈpaɪplaɪn/ us ​

› NATURAL RESOURCES a very long large tube, usually underground, used to transport oil, gas, etc. over a long distance:

The Alaska pipeline crosses the wilderness in the northern Yukon.
pipeline company/operator The gas pipeline operator warned of possible shortages this winter.
pipeline network/system
pipeline construction/maintenance/operations Recently we have made progress towards improving pipeline maintenance.
in the pipeline

› a plan, product, etc. that is in the pipeline is being discussed or prepared and will be produced or finished in the future:

The CEO told the media there were no further acquisitions in the pipeline.

(Definition of “pipeline” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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