Mainline
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/
Mainline (verb)
- to inject a drug directly into a vein.
Examples
- He decided not to mainline anymore.
- They warned him about the dangers of mainlining.
Common collocations: mainline heroin, mainline drugs, mainline culture, mainline media, mainline politics
Mainline (adjective)
- considered normal, traditional, or widely accepted.
Examples
- The mainline approach was favored by most.
- Mainline beliefs often shape societal norms.