Line up and wait (LUAW)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000565",
  "term": "Line up and wait (LUAW)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Used by ATC to inform a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway to line up and wait. It is not authorization for takeoff. It is used when takeoff clearance cannot immediately be issued because of traffic or other reasons.",
  "abbreviation": "LUAW",
  "see_also": [
    "Cleared for takeoff"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/line-up-and-wait-luaw/"
}