The meaning of Jamboree

verb

Strike hard and violently.

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They bashed him over the head with a blunt object

noun

A heavy blow.

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A bash on the head

noun

An annual festival, typically during the week before lent in roman catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.

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The culmination of the week-long carnival

noun

A place of outside entertainment where there are machines you can ride on and games that can be played for prizes

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[ c ] there’s a carnival in payson park this weekend.

noun

The action of celebrating an important day or event.

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The birth of his son was a cause for celebration

noun

A special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something

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There were lively new year celebrations all over town., such good news calls for (= deserves) a cel…

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.

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I conferenced with a senior analyst at the congressional research service

noun

A dessert pear of a firm-fleshed variety.

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

noun

A way in which something is usually done.

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To attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres

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A way of doing something or appearing that is considered usual and correct

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[ c ] literary conventions, [ u ] he flouted convention by wearing sneakers with his tuxedo., the d…

noun

A large, formal meeting of people who work in the same industry or belong to the same organization or profession

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A convention of shopping center developers, hold/host a convention madrid will host next year's con…

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A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.

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Traditional jewish festivals

noun

An organized set of special events, such as musical performances or plays, usually happening in one place, or a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremonies

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A film/food/music festival, the festival of eid al-adha/hanukkah/diwali, a solstice festival

noun

A public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, including entertainment and the sale of goods and refreshments.

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A church fete

verb

Honour or entertain (someone) lavishly.

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She was an instant celebrity, feted by the media

noun

A special celebration, often for a particular purpose, or to honor someone

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The annual fete to raise money for cancer research netted more than $90,000., the magazine’s foundi…

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(in spanish-speaking countries) a religious festival.

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The yearly fiesta of san juan

noun

A public celebration, esp. on a religious holiday, in spain or south america

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A social occasion with special entertainments or performances.

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A gala performance by the royal ballet

noun

A special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment

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A gala affair

noun

A special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances

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There will be many stars performing in the royal ballet's gala night, held in aid of children's cha…

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

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

phrasal verb

Get people together

phrasal verb

To have a meeting or a party

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Why don’t we all get together on friday?, lynn sent me an e-mail asking, “can you get your committe…

adjective

Happy and cheerful.

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He was a jolly man full of jokes

verb

Encourage (someone) in a friendly way.

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He jollied people along

adverb

Very; extremely.

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He is jolly busy

noun

An extravagant trip or celebration, in particular one enjoyed by a government official at public expense.

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The latest row over city council junkets

verb

Attend or go on a trip or celebration at public expense.

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The mayor junketed off to christchurch for a cricket match last week

noun

An unnecessary trip by a government official which is paid for with public money

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The senator is off on another junket to hawaii at taxpayers’ expense.

noun

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

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An engagement party

verb

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

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Put on your glad rags and party!

adjective

Divided into parts of different tinctures.

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Party per fess, or, and azure

verb

(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.

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De montfort's troops rallied and drove back the king's infantry

noun

A mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause.

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A rally attended by around 100,000 people

verb

Subject (someone) to good-humoured ridicule; tease.

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He rallied her on the length of her pigtail

noun

A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something.

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The glitziest of election night shindigs

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A noisy event or situation, especially a large, energetic party, celebration, etc.

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They're going to their neighbours' for a shindig.

noun

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

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There were plenty of gulls kicking up a shindy