Mainline
(verb)
- To inject a drug directly into a vein using a needle.
- To introduce or establish something as the primary or mainstream version or method.
Origin:
The word "mainline" originated in the early 20th century from the term "main line" which refers to the primary or main route of a transportation or communication system.
Examples:
- He had to be hospitalized after he mainlined heroin.
- She mainlined the new software into the company's systems.
- Many users of illicit drugs prefer to mainline to get a stronger and faster effect.
- The new product was mainlined into the market.
- They mainlined the new feature into the latest version of the software.