Band - English meaning

verb

Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

Usage examples:

He amalgamated his company with another

verb

To join together or unite, or to cause to join together

Usage examples:

[ i ] the two towns amalgamated to combine their police and fire protection.

verb

To join or unite to form a larger organization or group, or to make separate organizations do this

Usage examples:

Amalgamate with sth the electricians' union is planning to amalgamate with the technicians' union.,…

noun

An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

Usage examples:

There is a vast array of literature on the topic

verb

Display or arrange (things) in a particular way.

Usage examples:

The manifesto immediately divided the forces arrayed against him

noun

A large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way

Usage examples:

The airport shops offer a wide array of merchandise., a battery of cameras was arrayed before them.

noun

A collection or gathering of things or people.

Usage examples:

A loose assemblage of diverse groups

noun

A collection of things or a group of people or animals

Usage examples:

A varied assemblage of birds was probing the mud for food.

noun

The process of joining or putting things together

noun

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

Usage examples:

An assembly of dockers and labourers

noun

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

Usage examples:

[ 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

Usage examples:

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

noun

(often in names) a group of people organized for a joint purpose.

Usage examples:

The national association of probation officers

noun

A group of people united in an organization because of their common interests

Usage examples:

The aarp, the american association of retired persons, is a huge organization with millions of memb…

noun

A group of people or organizations who work together for a particular purpose, often used in the names of particular organizations

Usage examples:

The creation of more part-time jobs is supported by the employers' association., a business/profess…

noun

A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.

Usage examples:

An iron bar

verb

Fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars.

Usage examples:

She bolted and barred the door

preposition

Except for.

Usage examples:

His kids were all gone now, bar one

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.

Usage examples:

He tightened his leather belt an extra notch

verb

Fasten with a belt.

Usage examples:

She belted her raincoat firmly

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist

Usage examples:

A black leather belt, the corn belt (= area known for growing corn), he belted the ball out of the …

noun

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

Usage examples:

A bevy of big-name cameos will keep the adults entertained

noun

A large group

Usage examples:

A bevy of lawyers

noun

A large group of similar things or people

Usage examples:

The lack of electricity in rural communities creates a bevy of problems., we were greeted by a bevy…

noun

The physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal.

Usage examples:

It's important to keep your body in good condition

verb

Give material form to something abstract.

Usage examples:

He bodied forth the traditional prussian remedy for all ills

noun

The whole physical structure that forms a person or animal

Usage examples:

A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy., she rubbed suncream ov…

noun

A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre).

Usage examples:

Draw a circle with a compass

verb

Move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once.

Usage examples:

They were circling athens airport

noun

A continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area inside such a line

Usage examples:

Coloured paper was cut into circles., we sat in a circle.

noun

A circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.

Usage examples:

A circlet rested atop his head, and was adorned with a single, four-pointed star.

noun

A circular decoration, especially for the head, or a piece of jewellery in the shape of a circle

Usage examples:

The girls pick the flowers and twist them into circlets they put on their heads., the necklace is a…

noun

An association dedicated to a particular interest or activity.

Usage examples:

I belong to a photographic club

verb

Combine with others so as to collect a sum of money for a particular purpose.

Usage examples:

Friends and colleagues clubbed together to buy him a present

verb

Beat (a person or animal) with a club or similar implement.

Usage examples:

The islanders clubbed whales to death

verb

Work jointly on an activity or project.

Usage examples:

He collaborated with him on numerous hotel projects

verb

To work with someone else for a special purpose

Usage examples:

Collaborate on two writers collaborated on the script for the film., collaborate with someone/somet…

verb

To work with an enemy who has taken control of your own country

Usage examples:

Collaborate with anyone who was suspected of collaborating with the occupying forces was arrested.

noun

A small jazz, rock, or pop band.

Usage examples:

Because, for all of their rock leanings, they are a jazz combo in the best way possible - each play…

noun

A small group of musicians who play together, esp. jazz musicians

noun

A small group of musicians who play dance and jazz music

noun

A commercial business.

Usage examples:

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…

verb

Work jointly towards the same end.

Usage examples:

The leaders promised to cooperate in ending the civil war

verb

To act or work together for a shared purpose, or to help willingly when asked

Usage examples:

The company promised to cooperate fully with the law-enforcement authorities., he refused to cooper…

verb

To agree to work with another company, organization, or country in order to achieve something

Usage examples:

Large corporations have a duty to cooperate in order to protect the environment., cooperate (with s…

noun

Thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.

Usage examples:

Hang the picture from a rail on a length of cord

verb

Attach a cord to.

Usage examples:

You will need to cord the blind

noun

(a length of) rope or string made of twisted threads

Usage examples:

Where's the cord that ties back the curtains?

noun

A group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.

Usage examples:

He was one of nine members of the crew killed when the plane went down

verb

Provide (a craft or vehicle) with a group of people to operate it.

Usage examples:

Normally the boat is crewed by five people

verb

Past of crow2.

noun

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

Usage examples:

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 group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.

Usage examples:

A bulgarian folk ensemble

noun

A group of people who perform music together, or a collection of things intended to be used together

Usage examples:

A woodwind ensemble, i admired her ensemble of coat, hat, and shoes.

noun

A group of things or people acting or taken together as a whole, especially a group of musicians who regularly play together

Usage examples:

The mozart ensemble is/are playing at carnegie hall tonight., whole ensemble she bought a dress and…

noun

A fleshy boneless piece of meat from near the loins or the ribs of an animal.

Usage examples:

A chicken breast fillet

verb

Remove the bones from (a fish).

Usage examples:

Ask your fishmonger to fillet it and remove the small bones.

noun

A piece of meat or fish without bones

Usage examples:

The customer wanted her fish filleted.

verb

Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

Usage examples:

Lightning flashed overhead

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

Usage examples:

A flash of lightning

adjective

Ostentatiously stylish or expensive.

Usage examples:

A flash new car

noun

An organized group of criminals.

Usage examples:

A gang of bank robbers

verb

(of a number of people) form a group or gang.

Usage examples:

Three banks ganged together to form a ‘virtual bank’

verb

Go; proceed.

Usage examples:

Gang to your bed, lass

noun

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

Usage examples:

A family gathering

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

Usage examples:

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

A belt or cord worn round the waist.

Usage examples:

Her waist was defined by a gold chain girdle

verb

Encircle (the body) with a girdle.

Usage examples:

The friar loosened the rope that girdled his waist

noun

A heavy, flat iron plate that is heated and used for cooking food; a griddle.

Usage examples:

Place a girdle or heavy non-stick frying pan on a medium heat.

noun

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Usage examples:

A group of boys approached

verb

Put in a group or groups.

Usage examples:

Three chairs were grouped around a table

noun

A number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit

Usage examples:

A group of trees, i’m meeting a group of friends for dinner., a rock/soul group, she grouped the ch…

noun

A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.

Usage examples:

All edges will meet properly and the barrel will hold liquid without any agent other than the hoops…

verb

Bind or encircle with or as with hoops.

Usage examples:

A man was hooping a barrel

noun

A ring of wood, metal, or plastic

Usage examples:

Dad put up a basketball hoop in the driveway on the front of the garage.

noun

A large group of people.

Usage examples:

A horde of beery rugby fans

noun

A large group, esp. of people

Usage examples:

A horde of reporters waited on the lawn outside the white house.

noun

A large group of people

Usage examples:

Hordes of hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult.

noun

A narrow road, especially in a rural area.

Usage examples:

She drove along the winding lane

noun

One of two or more marked paths in a road to keep vehicles traveling in the same direction a safe distance apart

Usage examples:

That section of interstate 95 is a four-lane highway, with two northbound lanes and two southbound …

noun

A narrow road in the countryside or in a town

Usage examples:

He drives so fast along those narrow country lanes., i live at the end of church lane.

noun

A long, narrow mark or band.

Usage examples:

A row of closely spaced dots will look like a continuous line

verb

Stand or be positioned at intervals along.

Usage examples:

A processional route lined by people waving flags

verb

Cover the inside surface of (a container or garment) with a layer of different material.

Usage examples:

A basket lined with polythene

idiom

Form a line

phrasal verb

Arrange a number of people or things in a straight row.

Usage examples:

An officer lined them up and gave them a short speech

phrasal verb

Have someone or something ready or prepared.

Usage examples:

Have you got any work lined up?

noun

A shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself.

Usage examples:

Make a loop in the twine

verb

Form (something) into a loop or loops; encircle.

Usage examples:

She looped her arms around his neck

noun

A circular shape made by something long and narrow in which the two ends cross each other, leaving an open space within

Usage examples:

A loop of thread from my sweater caught on a nail., the exit ramp makes a loop under the elevated h…

noun

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.

Usage examples:

A mob of protesters

verb

Crowd round (someone) or into (a place) in an unruly way.

Usage examples:

He was mobbed by autograph hunters

noun

A large group of people gathered together who are often uncontrollable or violent

Usage examples:

He arrived at the airport to find a mob of adoring fans waiting for him., she was mobbed by her fan…

noun

A group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music.

Usage examples:

Numbering more than 15,000, boosey publications are a staple for serious musicians of all instrumen…

noun

A large group of musicians playing different instruments and usually organized to play together and led by a conductor

Usage examples:

The new york philharmonic orchestra, we’ve got seats in the fifth row of the orchestra., an orchest…

noun

A small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it.

Usage examples:

A pack of cigarettes

verb

Fill (a suitcase or bag) with clothes and other items needed for travel.

Usage examples:

I packed a bag and left

verb

Fill (a jury, committee, etc.) with people likely to support a particular verdict or decision.

Usage examples:

His efforts to pack the supreme court with men who shared his ideology

noun

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Usage examples:

An engagement party

verb

Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music.

Usage examples:

Put on your glad rags and party!

adjective

Divided into parts of different tinctures.

Usage examples:

Party per fess, or, and azure

noun

A body of men summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law.

Usage examples:

Sheriffs' posses were sent from the mainland with arrest warrants, but strang, with the help of his…

noun

A group of people following a person in order to catch him or her

Usage examples:

In a lot of old westerns, the sheriff gathers a posse to chase the bad guy.

noun

A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration.

Usage examples:

The tiny pink ribbons in her hair

verb

Extend or move in a long, narrow strip like a ribbon.

Usage examples:

Miles of concrete ribboned behind the bus

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door

noun

A long strip or loop of cloth worn over one shoulder or round the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress.

Usage examples:

On the bench where we were last sitting was a young man with long black hair, dressed in a tight bl…

noun

A frame holding the glass in a window, typically one of two sliding frames in a sash window.

Usage examples:

Paint analysis showed that the doors, door frames, and window sashes on the second floor of the add…

noun

A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the waist, or a strip of cloth worn over the shoulder and across the chest

noun

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Usage examples:

Such men decided the selection of candidates

noun

The act of choosing, or the person or thing chosen

Usage examples:

[ c ] they performed a mix of old hits and selections from their new cd., [ c ] that bookstore has …

noun

The process of choosing someone or something from a group of people or things after careful thought

Usage examples:

The selection of sth/sb it is alleged that he tried to improperly influence the selection of a part…

noun

A position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.

Usage examples:

A town on the other side of the river

verb

Support or oppose in a conflict, dispute, or debate.

Usage examples:

He felt that max had betrayed him by siding with beatrice

noun

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Usage examples:

Drugs, crime, and other dangers to society

noun

People considered as a group, or a group of people who live together in a particular social system

Usage examples:

[ u ] society is changing little by little., [ c ] societies change over the course of time., [ u ]…

noun

People in general living together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things, and sharing the work that needs to be done

Usage examples:

Society cannot expect perfection in products and services, but it can expect that corporations will…

noun

A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something.

Usage examples:

Her bra strap

verb

Fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap.

Usage examples:

I had to strap the bag to my bicycle

verb

An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

noun

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings.

Usage examples:

A streak of oil

verb

Cover (a surface) with streaks.

Usage examples:

Tears streaking her face, cynthia looked up

noun

A mark of a color that is different from what surrounds it, or a thin strip of light

Usage examples:

Streaks of gray and black colored the marble., the comet appeared as a dazzling streak in the sky.,…

noun

A linear mark, slight ridge, or groove on a surface, often one of a number of similar parallel features.

Usage examples:

Evidence for these glaciers in the park is in the form of roches moutonées, rock erratics, striae a…

noun

A stripe or line in body tissue, for example in muscles

noun

A long, thin streak, ridge, or groove on a surface, often one of many similar parallel marks.

Usage examples:

Interesting striations in the rock walls beg a closer look

noun

A pattern of lines or grooves on the surface of something

noun

Material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.

Usage examples:

Unwieldy packs tied up with string

verb

Short for stringboard.

noun

A thin length of cord

Usage examples:

[ u ] a piece of string, guitar strings are made from steel or nylon., violins, cellos, and double …

verb

Remove all coverings from.

Usage examples:

They stripped the bed

noun

An act of undressing, especially in a striptease.

Usage examples:

She got drunk and did a strip on top of the piano

noun

A long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material.

Usage examples:

A strip of linen

noun

A long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from the surface on either side of it.

Usage examples:

A pair of blue shorts with pink stripes

verb

Mark with stripes.

Usage examples:

Her body was striped with bands of sunlight

noun

A broad strip or area of something.

Usage examples:

Vast swathes of countryside

verb

Wrap in several layers of fabric.

Usage examples:

His hands were swathed in bandages

noun

A piece or strip of material in which something is wrapped.

Usage examples:

They wrapped the body inside a canvas swathe

noun

A narrow strip of material, as used to hold or fasten something.

Usage examples:

A reel of tape

verb

A narrow strip of material, typically used to hold or fasten something.

Usage examples:

A reel of tape

noun

A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.

Usage examples:

The village cricket team

verb

Come together as a team to achieve a common goal.

Usage examples:

He teamed up with the band to produce the disc

noun

A number of people who act together as a group, either in a sport or in order to achieve something

Usage examples:

A baseball/basketball/football team, the legal/medical team, my favorite team is the new york giant…

noun

A narrow strip of leather or other material, used especially as a fastening or as the lash of a whip.

Usage examples:

A wooden ladder lashed together with leather thongs led into a hole into the ceiling above.

verb

Flog or lash with a whip.

noun

A light shoe, often made of rubber, consisting of a flat bottom attached to the foot by a narrow strap that fits between the big toe and the toe next to it

noun

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or weaving.

Usage examples:

He had a loose thread on his shirt

verb

Pass a thread through the eye of (a needle) or through the needle and guides of (a sewing machine).

Usage examples:

I can't even thread a needle

verb

A fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving

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…

verb

Attach or fasten with string or similar cord.

Usage examples:

They tied max to a chair

noun

A piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something.

Usage examples:

He tightened the tie of his robe

verb

Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

noun

Soldiers or armed forces.

Usage examples:

Un peacekeeping troops

verb

(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.

Usage examples:

The girls trooped in for dinner

noun

A group of soldiers or police, esp. one equipped with horses

Usage examples:

Hundreds of thousands of visitors troop through the museum every year.

noun

A group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.

Usage examples:

A dance troupe

noun

A group of performers, such as actors or dancers, who perform and travel together

verb

Come or bring together for a common purpose or action.

Usage examples:

He called on the party to unite

verb

Join or combine

verb

To bring different groups or things together to become one, or to join together to become one

Usage examples:

[ i ] the thirteen american colonies united to form a new nation.

noun

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.

Usage examples:

This puts the full weight of your uterus on your back and on the major vein that carries blood betw…

noun

A tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body

Usage examples:

A vein of iron ore, she published many novels and stories in the romantic vein then popular.