Definition of book - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical objectcollection of pages bound together with a cover
- She borrowed a book from the library.
2.
publicationwritten work or composition published as a bound collection
- He wrote a book on ancient history.
3.
educationsource of knowledge or instruction
- The manual served as a book for beginners.
4.
conveniencecollection of small paper items bound together
- She bought a book of stamps.
5.
literaturemajor division of a long written work
- The Bible is divided into many books.
6.
accountsrecord of financial transactions
- The accountant reviewed the company's books.
7.
guidelinesset of rules or standards
- They followed the book to ensure fairness.
8.
theaterRare US script of a play or musicalRare US
- The actor studied the book for his role.
9.
gamblingRare record of bets made on eventsRare
- He kept a book of all the bets placed.
Verb
1.
reservationtr. reserve something for future usetr.
- I need to book a table for dinner.
2.
sportstr. UK issue a caution to a playertr. UK
- The referee booked the player for a foul.
3.
law enforcementtr. record a suspected offender's detailstr.
- The police booked him for speeding.
4.
- We were booking down the highway.
Images of book
collection of pages bound together with a cover 
written work or composition published as a bound collection 
record of bets made on events
Expressions with book
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small book with black cover, often used for notes
She scribbled her thoughts in a small black book..
check into a hotel or accommodation
We will book in at the hotel by noon.
reserve a room at a hotel or place
We need to book into the hotel for the weekend.
reserve a place for an event
I will book on the next available flight.
reserve all available spots or tickets for an event
They managed to book up the entire theater for the premiere.
book containing humorous content
She loves reading a funny book before bed.
retain possession of the book
She decided to keep the book instead of returning it.
create a book by writing its content
She plans to write the book during her vacation.
request time off from work
She decided to book off next Friday for a personal day..
following rules or procedures exactly
She completed the project by the book.
all possible knowledge or methods about a subject
He used every trick in the book to solve the puzzle.
small book for recording personal contacts
He keeps all his friends' numbers in a little black book.
someone who is easy to understand or know about
He's an open book, very straightforward about his feelings..
understand someone's thoughts or feelings very easily
She can read him like an open book during arguments..
seek the harshest penalties, often by filing many charges
Prosecutors vowed to throw the book at the fraud ring.
according to one's opinion or belief
In my book, honesty is the best policy.
not following a predetermined plan or script
The actor's performance was out of book, adding spontaneity to the scene.
imitate someone's behavior or actions for success
She decided to take a page from his book and start exercising daily.
move quickly or leave in a hurry
We need to book it to catch the bus.
request leave from work
She decided to book off work for her vacation in July..
small personal photo album for showing off pictures
She always carries a brag book of her grandchildren.
stop working on something
We need to close the book on this project and move on.
subject that is finished or resolved
The case is now a closed book.
the act of ending or finishing something
The closing the book on the project was a relief for everyone.
Origin of book
Old English, boc (book)
Terms with book included in their meaning
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language
book listing words with meanings or translations
books
one side of a sheet in a book
collection
book for keeping photographs or stamps
commerce
book listing items for sale or display
literature
main section of a book
publication
magazine or book containing narrative artwork in sequential panels
publishing
front of a book or magazine
personal record
book for recording daily experiences and thoughts
event record
book for recording daily events
information
book or pamphlet providing information on a particular topic
literature
something written like a document or book
instruction manual
book or document giving simple instructions for new learners
literature
the seventh chapter of a book or document
information
search for information in a reference book or database
organization
list of titles in a book or document
reading
navigate through a book or material
books
list of chapters or sections in a book
books speeches
initial part of a book or speech
protection
protective cover for a book or record
personal diary
book for writing daily personal experiences
literature
section of text from a book or document
storyline
main story of a book, movie, or play
book event
event where an author signs books
book
narrow edge of a book's cover
Examples of book in a sentence
The book was filled with colorful illustrations. The library has a book on every subject. She borrowed a book from the school library. The textbook was a book for the entire course. Her diary became a book of her life experiences. He kept coupons in a book of vouchers.
The clerk handed us a book of tickets. Book Three follows the hero's return home. The final book describes the kingdom's collapse. She balanced the books at the end of the month. Errors were found in the financial books. The book was strictly adhered to during the trial. She always goes by the book in her work. The director revised the book before rehearsals. Her witty book made the musical a hit. The book showed a large number of bets on the race. He reviewed the book to calculate his winnings. We should book tickets for the concert soon. He decided to book a room for the weekend. The coach was furious when the referee booked his star player. After a rough tackle, the player was booked immediately. They booked the suspect at the station. She was booked for disorderly conduct. They were booking it to catch the last train. The car was booking along the deserted road.
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- French:livre, réserver, ...
- German:Buch, reservieren, ...
- Italian:libro, prenotare, ...
- Spanish:libro, reservar, ...
- Portuguese:livro, reservar, ...
- Chinese:书, 预订, ...
- Japanese:本, 予約する, ...
- Arabic:كِتاب, حَجَزَ, ...
- Hebrew:סֵפֶר, לְהַזְמִין, ...
- Russian:книга, бронировать, ...
- Ukrainian:книга, зарезервувати, ...
- Hindi:किताब, बुक करना, ...
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