main line

US /ˈmeɪn ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈmeɪn ˌlaɪn/
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1.

landasan utama

a principal railway line

:
The express train runs on the main line.
Kereta api ekspres berjalan di landasan utama.
Repairs to the main line caused significant delays.
Pembaikan landasan utama menyebabkan kelewatan yang ketara.
2.

talian utama, paip utama

a principal pipeline or conduit for water, gas, or electricity

:
A burst main line caused a widespread power outage.
Talian utama yang pecah menyebabkan gangguan bekalan elektrik yang meluas.
The city is upgrading its water main lines.
Bandar raya sedang menaik taraf talian utama airnya.
3.

inti, pokok

the most important or essential part of something

:
Let's get to the main line of the argument.
Mari kita ke inti hujah.
The main line of his research focuses on climate change.
Tumpuan utama penyelidikannya adalah perubahan iklim.