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Definition point in British English

point verb

verb
/pɔɪnt/
1

to show something by holding out your finger or a long thin object

Example

Don't point. They'll know we're looking at them.

Example

He pointed his stick in the direction of the path.

Example

She pointed at the ice cream that she wanted.

Example

He pointed to the dog as it ran towards them.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledge bat your eyes/eyelashes beckon
Example

The arrow pointed left towards the exit door.

Example

Is the little hand pointing to 3 or 4?

Synonyms and related words
acknowledge bat your eyes/eyelashes beckon
3

to aim an object at someone or something

Example

All you have to do is point the camera and shoot.

Example

He pointed his rifle at the deer and pulled the trigger.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
4

to show someone the direction in which they should go

Example

Could you point me in the direction of the lobby?

Synonyms and related words
acknowledge bat your eyes/eyelashes beckon
4.1

to show someone what they should do

Example

The results of the study will point towards areas for further research.

Example

a great thinker who was pointing the way to the future

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell
5

to stretch your toes as if you were trying to make them form a straight line with your leg

Synonyms and related words
reach out reach kick
6

to repair a wall by putting new cement or mortar between the stones or bricks

Synonyms and related words
darn do up fix
Definition point in British English

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