Audience - English meaning

noun

A collection or gathering of things or people.

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A loose assemblage of diverse groups

noun

A group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.

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An assembly of dockers and labourers

noun

A group of people, esp. one gathered together regularly for a particular purpose

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[ c ] the state assembly will vote on a death penalty bill next week.

noun

The process of putting together the parts of a machine or structure

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Full assembly instructions are provided with these easy-to-build desk units., car assembly, the ass…

noun

A commercial business.

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A shipping company

verb

Associate with; keep company with.

Usage examples:

These men which have companied with us all this time

noun

An organization that produces or sells goods or services in order to make a profit

Usage examples:

He owns part of a company that manufactures software for personal computers., it was a long trip an…

noun

A person who often goes to concerts

noun

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

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An international conference on the environment

verb

Take part in a conference or conference call.

Usage examples:

I conferenced with a senior analyst at the congressional research service

noun

A dessert pear of a firm-fleshed variety.

Usage examples:

Instead, opt for a locally grown cox, discovery or bramley apple - or a conference or williams pear.

noun

A group of people assembled for religious worship.

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The singing of psalms by the whole congregation

noun

(in the roman catholic church) a permanent committee of the college of cardinals.

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The congregation for the doctrine of the faith

noun

A group of people gathered together for religious worship

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A congregation of 300 members

noun

The action or process of formally consulting or discussing.

Usage examples:

They improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives

noun

A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.

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A huge crowd gathered in the street outside

verb

(of a number of people) fill (a space) almost completely, leaving little or no room for movement.

Usage examples:

The dance floor was crowded with revellers

noun

A large group of people who have gathered together

Usage examples:

A crowd formed outside the club., crowds of people watched the fireworks., i don’t know many people…

noun

A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.

Usage examples:

The book consisted of a series of dialogues

verb

Take part in a conversation or discussion to resolve a problem.

Usage examples:

He stated that he wasn't going to dialogue with the guerrillas

noun

Conversation between the characters in a story, such as in a book or movie

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[ u ] oscar wilde’s plays are famous for their witty dialogue., [ c ] we have held a number of meet…

noun

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

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The committee acts as a forum for discussion

noun

An act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same kind) in return.

Usage examples:

Negotiations should lead to an exchange of land for peace

verb

Short for telephone exchange.

verb

To change something for something else of a similar value or type

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This shirt is too small – can i exchange it for one in a larger size?, before we left the meeting, …

noun

A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

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An art gallery

noun

A room or building that is used for showing or selling works of art

Usage examples:

There are some contemporary art galleries you should visit.

noun

An assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose.

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A family gathering

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

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As soon as a crowd gathered, the police came

noun

A meeting of people coming together in a group

Usage examples:

We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come.

noun

The faculty of perceiving sounds.

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People who have very acute hearing

verb

Perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something).

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Behind her she could hear men's voices

adjective

Able to hear well; not deaf.

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Peter and nita have endured years of being treated with condescension and disrespect by hearing peo…

noun

A building for human habitation, especially one that consists of a ground floor and one or more upper storeys.

Usage examples:

My wife and i are moving to a new house

verb

Old-fashioned term for bingo.

A dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family

noun

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

Usage examples:

I tried having meetings, disciplinary interviews and discussing issues, but they still do nothing.

verb

Hold an interview with (someone).

Usage examples:

She was interviewed by a reporter from the daily news

verb

The questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists

noun

A person who listens, especially someone who does so in an attentive manner.

Usage examples:

He's understanding and a good listener

noun

Someone who listens, especially to a radio programme

Usage examples:

We're targeting our advertising at regular listeners to the programme.

noun

An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.

Usage examples:

We held an urgent meeting to discuss the response to the epidemic

verb

Arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone).

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A week later i met him in the street

noun

An occasion when people come together

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We scheduled the meeting for friday.

noun

A non-participating observer; a spectator.

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A crowd of fascinated onlookers

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Someone who watches something happening but is not involved in it

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The building was demolished before a crowd of nearly 200 onlookers.

noun

A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

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A celebrated patron of the arts

noun

A person or group that gives money or support to a person, an activity, or an organization

Usage examples:

Auchincloss is a longtime patron of the arts.

noun

Someone who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly

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This car park is for patrons only., arts patron/patron of the arts the company has been a longtime …

noun

A person who gambles, places a bet, or makes a risky investment.

Usage examples:

The isle of man now allows us punters to gamble in online casinos based on the island, the ny times…

noun

The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted.

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Sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli

noun

The way in which people react to something or someone

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The proposed jail has received a cool/lukewarm reception from local residents., american musicians …

noun

A place inside a hotel or office building where visitors go when they first arrive

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Let's meet in reception., posters will be on display in the reception area., collect your welcome p…

noun

A person who watches at a show, game, or other event.

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Around fifteen thousand spectators came to watch the thrills and spills

noun

A person who watches an activity, esp. a public event, without taking part

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The stadium was packed with cheering spectators.

noun

A stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.

Usage examples:

Fruit and vegetable stalls

verb

(of a motor vehicle or its engine) stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine.

Usage examples:

Her car stalled at the crossroads

noun

Someone who regularly goes to the theatre

noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Usage examples:

He pushed his way through the throng

verb

(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area).

Usage examples:

A crowd thronged the station

noun

A large group of people

Usage examples:

A huge throng had gathered around the speaker., [ t ] the narrow streets were thronged with tourist…

noun

The number of people attending or taking part in an event, especially the number of people voting in an election.

Usage examples:

We reckon that thirty-five per cent is a good turnout for local elections

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A person who looks at or inspects something.

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The viewer of paintings or sculpture

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Someone who watches a particular tv broadcast or series of broadcasts, esp. regularly

Usage examples:

Millions of viewers watch the super bowl on tv every year.

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Someone who watches a television programme

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The ads were designed to appeal to viewers of home improvement shows., attract/bring in/draw viewer…