English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition after you in British English

after you phrase

phrase
1

used for politely telling someone that they can do something before you or can walk somewhere in front of you

Example

'I'm sorry, were you waiting to be served?' 'No, no, after you.'

Synonyms and related words
2

used for asking someone if you can use or have something when they have finished with it

Example

After you with the butter.

Synonyms and related words
Definition after you in British English