n.
Pronunciation: ' p ī p- ˌ l ī n
Function: noun
Date: 1860
1 a : a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids b : PIPE 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