I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: bee (I) + line; from the belief that nectar-laden bees return to their hives in a direct line
: a straight line : a straight direct course traversed rapidly — usually used with make
make a beeline to safer quarters
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to go fast over the straightest quickest course — sometimes used with it
ambulances beelining it for the hospital