Book (Verb)
Meaning 1
Engage for a performance; "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The theater has booked the famous actor for their annual charity event.
- Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
- The music festival booked local bands to perform throughout the day.
- The comedy club often books up-and-coming comedians for open mic nights.
- The venue had booked a well-known DJ for the New Year's Eve party.
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Meaning 2
Record a charge in a police register; "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The suspect was booked for fraud and disorderly conduct.
- After a thorough investigation, the police booked the thief and presented him to the court.
- The officer booked the speeding driver and issued a hefty fine.
- She was booked for shouting obscenities at the police officer.
- The detectives booked the suspect for tampering with evidence.
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Meaning 3
Register in a hotel booker.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I'd like to book a single room for tonight, please.
- Can you book me a flight to New York for next week.
- We would like to book a table for two at 8pm.
- Could you book me a taxi for 10am tomorrow morning.
- I'd like to book a space on the conference.
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Meaning 4
Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I'm going to book a room for you at the hotel tonight.
- The travel agent booked tickets to the beach resort for our family vacation.
- Please book a table for eight at the restaurant for my birthday celebration.
- I'll book the flight and arrange for a car to pick you up at the airport.
- Can you book me a meeting with the marketing team for tomorrow afternoon.