Background for mainline

mainline

/ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/

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noun

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

Examples :

""Although smaller regional airlines operate flights for United, the mainline handles the major routes and international destinations." "

industry business vehicle

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noun

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

Examples :

"After some experimentation with a new user interface, the developers merged their changes back into the mainline of the software project. "

computing technology internet

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verb

To inject (a drug) directly into a vein.

Examples :

"The addict chose to mainline the heroin rather than smoke it. "

medicine substance body action

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verb

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

Examples :

"After testing the new feature thoroughly, the developer will mainline the code into the project's main repository. "

computing technical internet technology work

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adjective

Normal, principal or standard.

Examples :

""The mainline internet connection is much faster than the wireless one." "

style language communication

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The express train always uses the mainline track to avoid delays. "

technical vehicle

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The slower train operates on the mainline railway, stopping at more rural stations than the express service. "

vehicle traffic system