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Meaning of mainline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mainline

Pronunciation:/ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. An airline's main operating unit, as opposed to codeshares or regional subsidiaries.

  2. The main repository for a software project, from which different versions (forks) may be split off.

verb

Definitions

  1. To inject (a drug) directly into a vein.

    Synonyms:main
  2. To integrate (code, etc.) into the main repository for a software project, rather than separate forks.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Normal, principal or standard.

  2. Of or pertaining to the principal route or line of a railway.

  3. Of or pertaining to a surface railway as distinct from an underground, elevated or light rail one.