pipeline

noun

pipe·line | \ ˈpīp-ˌlīn

Definition of pipeline

1a : a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

b : pipe sense 2b

2 : a direct channel for information

3 : a process or channel of supply an arms pipeline

4 : a state of development, preparation, or production several projects in the pipeline also : the system for such processes a strong product pipeline

5 : a course of individual advancement or development especially to fill organizational needs

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Examples of pipeline in a Sentence

an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply

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The Crown Point and Griffith have already had trees removed along pipelines that run through them. — Michelle L. Quinn, Post-Tribune, "NIPSCO tree removal to monitor pipelines planned for Highland," 4 June 2019 The task force will soon break into four subcommittees that will examine four big subject areas: K-12 budgeting; the teacher pipeline; rural and underserved schools and school safety and facilities. — Kevin Richert, idahostatesman, "Little’s K-12 task force has two big priorities: literacy and student life after high school," 4 June 2019 Current law prescribes a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for damaging or destroying an interstate pipeline. — Stephen Cunningham, Fortune, "Pipeline Protesters Could Face 20-Year Prison Sentence Under Trump Plan," 4 June 2019 The company is currently on probation because of multiple felony convictions arising from the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. — J.d. Morris, SFChronicle.com, "More PG&E leadership changes: Top gas executive is out," 4 June 2019 Its recent sabotage of commercial vessels in the United Arab Emirates and pipelines in Saudi Arabia continues a long pattern that began with the invasion of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in November 1979. — Mohammed Alyahya, WSJ, "Iran Has Been at War for 40 Years," 27 May 2019 Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, meanwhile, has called for a meeting of Arab heads of state on May 30 in Mecca to discuss the latest developments, including the oil pipeline attack. — Fay Abuelgasim, The Seattle Times, "Saudis say they will defend themselves, as Trump warns Iran," 20 May 2019 The Pac-12’s poor performance appears to be depleting its pipeline. — Jon Wilner Pac-12 Hotline, The Seattle Times, "The Pac-12 is at risk of losing its recruiting foothold on the West Coast, and Alabama smells blood," 7 Jan. 2019 They are joined by politicians working at the federal level to intimidate pipeline protestors. — Mary Lovell, Teen Vogue, "Bayou Bridge Pipeline Meets Resistance from the L’eau Est La Vie Camp," 16 Oct. 2018

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