"on line" meaning in English

See on line in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on line, {{en-PP}} on line
  1. (US, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) On a queue; waiting one's turn for something. Tags: New-Jersey, New-York, US Synonyms: in line
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          "text": "I'm waiting on line at the bakery.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "text": "Get on line while I shop.",
          "type": "example"
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          "queue",
          "queue"
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          "wait",
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          "turn",
          "turn"
        ]
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