Event meaning in English
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Definition
an event: something that happens, especially something important or unusual
in the event of a fire if a fire happens, in case a fire occurs
an athletic event: an athletic competition, a sporting competition
Examples
- "What's your event?"
- "I'll be hosting the event in the Delavigne cafeteria with nothing but earplugs and a bottle of strong Scotch to kill the pain."
- "T his week's must-see events"
- "Well, here's some information I've gathered from various news sources about this event"
- "Subject: Delavigne Art Collection – special preview event"
- "A big event like this could destroy our reputation!"
- "Thank God we sent you there to report on this historical event."
- "Benjamin told me you met each other once at some kind of cross country ski event in the Italian Alps."
- "In my mind, a birthday is no different than a funeral - both events indicate that you are moving closer to being lowered into the ground."
- "The ballroom here at the Delavigne Corp offices is simply a large room we use for various big events, which rarely if ever include dancing."
- "Ah, yes, you're in the Reading Comprehension event."
- "Here is my report of events I witnessed over the day."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event - our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "I'm Brent Vanderplop and welcome to Radio Rhubarb's News Round-Up of newsworthy events from around the globe!"
- "Hannah : Well I've heard there are special "event organizers" that plan theme events in interesting locations, say for example a "Wild West" party on a ranch where everyone gets dressed up as cowboys."
- "It's good to show your face at these kinds of events once in a while, and you are very good at schmoozing, sir."
- "I can tell you with certainty that this is the first time that such an event has occurred at the Golden Gate Gourmet, and it will undoubtedly be the last."
- "For information on our products, policies, upcoming events and other company news, please visit our website, www.delavignecorp.com."
- "Boston was also the site of several major events during the American revolution including the Boston Massacre, the battle of Bunker Hill as well as the Boston Tea Party."
- "Unfortunately, I'm not able to attend the event, as I'm scheduled to see my personal trainer at 8AM, the dentist at 10AM, I have a meeting with the Sales Department at midday, lunch with Harold Warbuckle at 1.30PM, and then a video conference with one of our Australian salespeople at 9PM."
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