mainlining US
ˈmeɪnˌlaɪnɪŋ
Definition

Definition of mainlining - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

medicalRareUSdirectly injecting a drug into a veinRareUS
  • He was caught mainlining heroin in the alley.
  • The documentary showed the dangers of mainlining drugs.
  • He was arrested for mainlining in a public restroom.
injecting shooting up
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Origin of mainlining

English, main (primary) + line (route)

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  1. French:intraveineux, ...
  2. German:intravenös, ...
  3. Italian:di iniezione diretta, ...
  4. Spanish:inyección directa, ...
  5. Portuguese:uso de drogas injetado diretamente, ...
  6. Chinese:静脉注射的, ...
  7. Japanese:直接注射の, ...
  8. Arabic:يحقن في الوريد مباشرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תוֹךְ וְרִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:прямого введения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внутрішньовенний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रत्यक्ष इंजेक्शन, ...
mainline
ˈmeɪn.laɪn

Definition of mainline - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
common waynormal, principal or standard
  • The mainline approach is often the most effective.
mainstream standard
2.
traditionalcentral or conventional in a tradition
  • Mainline churches have a large following.
established orthodox
3.
rail transportTECH.related to a surface railwayTECH.
  • Mainline services connect major cities directly.
railway

Verb

1.
consumptiontr./intr.Rareconsume something eagerly or voraciouslytr./intr.Rare
  • She tends to mainline coffee during exam week.
devour gorge ingest
2.
medicaltr./intr.TECH.inject a drug directly into a veintr./intr.TECH.
  • He was caught mainlining heroin in the alley..
administer infuse inject
3.
technologytr.TECH.USintegrate code into the main repositorytr.TECH.US
  • The developer will mainline the new features by tomorrow.
incorporate merge
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Origin of mainline

English, main (principal) + line (path)

Examples of mainline in a sentence

  • She followed the mainline procedures to ensure accuracy.
  • Mainline beliefs are often taught in schools.
  • The mainline approach is widely accepted.
  • The mainline route was closed for repairs.
  • Mainline trains are often faster and more efficient.
  • He would mainline TV shows all weekend.

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  1. French:principal, consommer, ...
  2. German:gängige, verschlingen, ...
  3. Italian:tradizionale, consumare avidamente, ...
  4. Spanish:convencional, consumir, ...
  5. Portuguese:principal, consumir, ...
  6. Chinese:主流的, 猛喝, ...
  7. Japanese:標準的な, がぶ飲みする, ...
  8. Arabic:رَئِيسِيّ, اِلْتَهَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶרְכָּזִי, לִצְרוֹךְ בְּתַאֲוָה, ...
  10. Russian:основной, поглощать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основний, поглинати, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्यधारा, पीना, ...
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