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Definition of chapter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
literaturemain section of a book
- I finished the first chapter of the novel.
2.
life or historyperiod marked by specific events
- This marks a new chapter in his career.
3.
organizationlocal branch of an organization
- She attended the monthly meeting of the local Red Cross chapter..
4.
religionTECH. group of clergy in a cathedralTECH.
- The chapter met to discuss the upcoming services.
Expressions with chapter
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new phase or period in a story or situation
The company's merger marked a new chapter in its history.
end a period or episode in life
After the divorce, she decided to close the chapter and move on.
begin a new phase in life or activity
After moving to a new city, she decided to open a new chapter.
begin a new phase in life or activity
After moving to a new city, she decided to start a new chapter.
express that a past event or period has ended and will not return
The chapter is closed after years of conflict..
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is closed; we won't talk about it anymore.
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is now closed, and we move forward.
the end of a significant period or event
Her retirement marked the closure of a chapter in her life.
very detailed information about a subject
He knows the rules chapter and verse.
end a period or experience in life
She decided to close a chapter and start fresh.
book with chapters for older children
The library has a section for chapter books.
provide detailed evidence or references
He cited chapter and verse to prove his point during the debate.
cite exact source of information
She can quote chapter and verse to support her argument.
indicating the limit or boundary at the last part of a chapter
She read to the end of the chapter before stopping.
status of a business undergoing reorganization
After declaring chapter 11 bankruptcy, the firm continued its operations.
us law for business reorganization during bankruptcy
The company filed for chapter 11 to restructure its debts.
series of unexpected events causing disruption
The project turned into a chapter of accidents.
Origin of chapter
Latin, capitulum (little head)
Terms with chapter included in their meaning
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typography
large decorated letter at chapter start
new start
a new chapter in life begins
life
a new phase or chapter begins in life
abr: chapter
main division or section of a book or document
abr: chapter
one section of a book or document
literary quote
short quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter
religion
dignitary in charge of a chapter of canons
Islam
the 19th chapter of the Qur'an
religion
21st chapter of the Qur'an
religion
head of a cathedral chapter
printing
decorative heading at the start of a chapter
fandom
fanfic of only one chapter
religion
the 38th chapter of the Qur'an
religion
chapter in the Qur'an
fraternal group
local chapter of a fraternal organization
prayer
the first chapter of the Quran
youth organization
chapter of Job's Daughters International
religious position
woman with a canonry in a conventual chapter
religion
associated with an ecclesiastical chapter
church member
member of an ecclesiastical chapter
organization
related to a chapter or assembly
abr: chapter
main section of a book or document
abr: chapter
one section or division of a book or document
abr: chapter
main section or division of a book
Examples of chapter in a sentence
The chapter on history was particularly engaging. The war was a dark chapter in the nation's history. Graduating college opened a new chapter in her life. The chapter organized a community clean-up. He joined the local chapter to meet new people. The chapter gathered for the annual ceremony.
A new member was welcomed into the chapter.
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- French:chapitre, période, ...
- German:Kapitel, Ortsgruppe, ...
- Italian:capitolo, fase, ...
- Spanish:capítulo, etapa, ...
- Portuguese:capítulo, fase, ...
- Chinese:章, 阶段, ...
- Japanese:章, 支部, ...
- Arabic:فَصْل, مَرحَلة, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּרֶק, פֶּרֶק, ...
- Russian:глава, местный филиал, ...
- Ukrainian:розділ, етап, ...
- Hindi:अध्याय, कालखंड, ...
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