C1noun 1K

Pipeline

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpaɪplaɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpaɪplaɪn/"]/

Meaning of Pipeline

a series of pipes that are usually underground and are used for carrying oil, gas, etc. over long distances

In simple words: A system for moving products or information from one place to another.

Pipeline in a sentence

• There are plans to lay a gas pipeline through the region.
• The pipeline runs through central Mozambique.
• The pipeline links the refinery with the port.
• The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.
• a pipeline across the desert
• the construction of a gas pipeline through Morocco
• Important new laws are already in the pipeline.

How to use Pipeline

Used in technical contexts, particularly in engineering or business. Avoid using in casual conversations where simpler terms can be used.

Grammar pattern

pipeline + object

Memory hint

Imagine a water slide – it's a 'pipeline' for water to flow down!

Related words

Collocations with Pipeline

• gas
• oil
• water
• build
• construct
• lay
• supply something
• cross something
• pass through something
• route
• network
• in the pipeline

Synonyms for Pipeline

• conduit
• channel
• system
• network
• framework

Opposites of Pipeline

• blockage
• obstruction

Common mistakes with Pipeline

• Confused with 'pipe' - a pipe is a physical tube; a pipeline is a system or process.
• Using 'pipelines' improperly as a verb.
• Mistaking the context of 'pipeline' in software versus physical goods.

Frequently asked questions about Pipeline

What does Pipeline mean?

A system for moving products or information from one place to another.

What is the definition of Pipeline?

a series of pipes that are usually underground and are used for carrying oil, gas, etc. over long distances

How do you use Pipeline in a sentence?

There are plans to lay a gas pipeline through the region.

Can you give another example of Pipeline?

The pipeline runs through central Mozambique.

What are synonyms for Pipeline?

Common alternatives include conduit, channel, system, network, framework.

What is the opposite of Pipeline?

Opposite meanings include blockage, obstruction.

What words go with Pipeline?

It commonly pairs with gas, oil, water, build, construct, lay, supply something, cross something, pass through something, route, network, in the pipeline.

What are common mistakes when using Pipeline?

Confused with 'pipe' - a pipe is a physical tube; a pipeline is a system or process. Using 'pipelines' improperly as a verb. Mistaking the context of 'pipeline' in software versus physical goods.

How do you pronounce Pipeline?

US: /["/ˈpaɪplaɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpaɪplaɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pipeline?

Used in technical contexts, particularly in engineering or business. Avoid using in casual conversations where simpler terms can be used.

What CEFR level is Pipeline?

"Pipeline" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.