pipelines
n. countablen. long pipes used to carry things like oil, gas, or water over long distances. It can also mean a planned series of steps to finish a project or hire new people.
n. long systems of connected pipes used for the transport of fluids or gases across regions. In a business or technical context, refers to a sequence of processes or a steady supply of candidates or products in development.
The company is building new pipelines to transport natural gas.
Engineers are monitoring the underground pipelines for leaks to prevent environmental damage to the local ecosystem.
The firm's recruitment pipelines ensure a steady flow of qualified graduates into their junior management programs, even during periods of high industry turnover.
Often used metaphorically in business to describe a 'sales pipeline' or 'talent pipeline'.