breakers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹeɪkɝz// UK //bɹˈeɪkəz// break·ers
n. the people or things that come next in a line or sequence. You use this when you are waiting for your turn and someone is about to go before you.
n. those who follow immediately in a sequence, line, or order. Typically used in the plural form to refer to people or items waiting their turn.
The breakers are waiting for the gate to open.
We stood in the queue while the breakers bought their tickets at the counter.
In the chaotic rush of the morning commute, the breakers surged forward the moment the subway doors slid open.
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
From break + -ers.