Mainline

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/

Mainline (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. considered normal, traditional, or widely accepted.

Examples

  • The mainline approach was favored by most.
  • Mainline beliefs often shape societal norms.

Synonyms of Mainline

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mainline

  • opposite of injecting or adding