to jump the queue

Определение и значение слова « jump the queue» на английском языке

to jump the queue
01

Идти впереди кого-то или нескольких людей, которые ждали до одного

to not wait for one's turn and move past a line of people who are already waiting somewhere
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Примеры
He jumped the queue at the ticket counter.
02

брать несправедливый приоритет над другими

to ignore other people's rights by doing something when it is not one's turn yet
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Примеры
There has been public outrage after it came to light that some people had been jumping the queue for surgery appointments because they had a friend or relative working at the hospital.
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