Room meaning in English
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Definition
a room: a part of a house, for example kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
there is room (to do something): there is space, an opportunity (to do something)
Do you think there's enough room to put a piano here? Will the piano fit in this house?
to make some room to clear a space, to make a place
to room (with someone): to live, to share accommodation, to co-habit (with someone)
Bruno and Bob roomed together for a while in college, now they're good friends.
Examples
- "Brian : Hello, I would like a room!"
- "But though our countries are separated by the Atlantic, there is a strong bond which unites all of us in this room;"
- "Philip : That's because you are the only person in the room – she's on TV, dude."
- "Well, now that we're finished with the tour, let's go into the "Purple room" so I can introduce you to your fellow crazies!"
- "Bruno's dad : I found something terrible in his room."
- "The Queen : So, on the left is the tea room. It's where we take our tea!"
- "In just 5 30-minute sessions with our automated consultants, we'll transform you from oppressive overlord into a benevolent boss without ever leaving your throne room!"
- "Then we turned and shook as we had a look in the room where the dead men lay"
- "Gloria : This is the "room of intoxication"."
- "Stop treating this room like a pigsty, and start respecting these new"
- "I can get up without bothering anyone, and there's more room for my legs."
- "Dr. Gilchrist : Here we are, room 66!"
- "What did you find in our son's room?"
- "I wish there were enough room on my screen to display both documents at the same time!"
- "This room is where Hollywood stars are "intimate"."
- "Brian : The room's empty!"
- "Gloria : Oh... Are you sure you want to see inside this room?"
- "You still need to clean your room and lay the table for supper!"
- "Everyone in this room has a motive for killing Stink... including you Brian Jones!"
Exercise 1
Summarize the action in this scene by filling in the blanks with words from the dialogue. Use the definitions to help you.
Susie is typing a (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough (space or place) on her (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Susie is typing a (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough (space or place) on her (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Summarize the action in this scene by filling in the blanks with words from the dialogue. Use the definitions to help you.
Susie is typing a press release 1 (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is [not done] annoyed 2 (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough room 3 (space or place) on her [not done] screen 4 (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Susie is typing a press release 1 (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is [not done] annoyed 2 (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough room 3 (space or place) on her [not done] screen 4 (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
1 press release: A "press release" describes a statement or communication to the media, generally for announcing news of interest (a product launch, a change of management, etc.). Example: We sent out a press release informing the media of our impending bankruptcy. In this dialogue, Susie tells Jean that she is "typing a press release".
2 annoyed: To be "annoyed (with someone or something)" is to be irritated or frustrated by it. Example: I am annoyed by my colleagues' lack of rigor. In this dialogue, Susie describes the situation as "annoying", which implies that she is feeling "annoyed".
3 room: The noun "room" describes the "space" or "place" available for something. Example: There is no room in the apartment for another sofa. In this dialogue, Susie tells Jean that there is no "room" on her screen to have two documents open at the same time. Note that "a room" describes a space in a home or apartment, such as a bedroom or dining room.
4 screen: In a technical context, a "screen" describes a display or monitor, a flat or curved surface where an image is projected. Example: Bruno just bought the sales team new screens for their computers. In this dialogue, Susie complains about the size of her screen to Jean.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
The hotel was but very .
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
The hotel room was basic but very comfortable .
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