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Definition event in British English

event noun

noun
/ɪˈvent/
1

something that happens, especially something that involves several people

Example

the most traumatic event of my life

Example

The investigation uncovered a chain of events that could have been prevented.

1.1

used in a general way to talk about a combination of things that happen

Example

Events conspired to bring the two lovers together.

Example

We are watching to see how events will unfold.

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Example

Our next event is a dinner dance on the 18th.

Example

The concert is an annual event.

Example

They are very good at staging international sporting events.

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2.1

a particular planned activity that takes place during an occasion such as a sports competition

Example

She won the first event.

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Example

The javelin is her best event.

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Definition event in British English