Definition of express lane

express lanenoun

làn đường cao tốc

/ɪkˈspres leɪn//ɪkˈspres leɪn/

The term "express lane" originally appeared in the early 1960s in the United States as a result of the growing popularity of self-service supermarkets. These stores aimed to provide a faster and more convenient shopping experience for their customers by implementing various efficiency measures, such as pre-packaged goods, barcode scanners, and automated checkouts. To further expedite the checkout process, some retailers began to experiment with separate lanes dedicated solely to customers with a limited number of items. These "express lanes" aimed to serve shoppers who did not want to spend unnecessary time waiting in longer lines with those carrying multiple shopping carts. The concept of express lanes soon gained widespread adoption due to its clear benefits for both customers and stores. Fast-moving lines not only satisfied shoppers' demands for expediency but also reduced queue congestion in regular checkout areas, leading to a more pleasant overall shopping experience. Today, express lanes are a ubiquitous feature of supermarkets, department stores, and other retail outlets worldwide, as merchants continuously seek to enhance customer service and minimize wait times.

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part of a road on which certain vehicles can travel faster because there is less traffic

một phần của con đường mà một số xe có thể di chuyển nhanh hơn vì có ít phương tiện giao thông hơn

a place in a shop where customers can pay without having to wait for a long time

một nơi trong cửa hàng nơi khách hàng có thể thanh toán mà không phải chờ đợi lâu

Example:
  • Customers with ten items or less can use the express lane.

    Khách hàng mua mười mặt hàng trở xuống có thể sử dụng làn ưu tiên.

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