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Definition of public - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
accessibilityopen or accessible to everyone
- The library is a public space.
2.
communityconcerning the community or state
- Public health is a government priority.
3.
financeTECH. traded on the stock marketTECH.
- The company went public last year.
4.
technologyTECH. accessible to all parts of a programTECH.
- The method is declared as public.
Noun
1.
general populationpeople in general considered as a whole
- The public is concerned about climate change.
2.
target groupTECH. audience targeted by publicity or messaging campaignsTECH.
- The campaign focused on the younger public.
Expressions with public
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school run and paid for by the government
She attends a public school in her city.
the focus of public attention or scrutiny
The celebrity's actions are always in the public eye.
to reveal information previously kept private
After months of secrecy, he chose to go public with the news.
money collected by the government for public use
The new policy aims to protect the public purse.
openly share private embarrassing problems with people outside the situation
They constantly air their dirty laundry in public during family dinners.
of significant interest to the general public
The celebrity is constantly in the public eye.
discuss private problems or shameful secrets in front of other people
They really shouldn’t wash their dirty linen in public like that.
something that shows what most people think or feel
The election results are a barometer of public opinion.
the public's collective judgment on a person or issue
The politician was tried in the court of public opinion.
discuss private problems or shameful issues openly before other people
They always wash their dirty laundry in public on social media.
reveal private problems openly, causing embarrassment or criticism
They aired their dirty linen in public during the meeting.
intended for the general public to see or use
The report was edited for public consumption.
most wanted criminal by law enforcement
The gangster was declared public enemy number one.
make a private company offer shares to public
The board decided to take the company public next year.
in a place where people can see
She rarely expresses her feelings in public.
ordinary people in society, not part of any special group
The park is open to the general public every day.
artwork displayed in public spaces for everyone to see
The city commissioned a new piece of public art.
statement made by the public on an issue
The council invited public comment on the new policy.
famous person known by many people
The actor became a public figure after the hit movie.
art gallery open to everyone
The new exhibition at the public gallery was impressive.
day when most people do not work by law or tradition
Many businesses close on a public holiday.
perception of a person or organization by the general public
The company's public image improved after the charity event.
facts widely known by the public
His resignation was already public knowledge.
library open to everyone, funded by public money, not commercial
The public library offers free books and internet to everyone.
Origin of public
Latin, publicus (of the people)
Terms with public included in their meaning
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transportation
large vehicle for public transport
public building
place where books and media are stored
public space
large public area with grass and trees
infrastructure
public road in a city or town
animal park
place where live animals are exhibited to the public
abr: advertisement
public message that tries to sell or inform
marketing
public notice promoting a product or service
communication
public notice about an event or opportunity
transportation
travel by public road vehicle designed for many passengers
music event
public performance of music
popularity
popular with the general public
gardens
artificial water feature in gardens or public places
landscaping
public area with plants and paths
public space
large room or building for public gatherings or events
facilities
women's public restroom
service point
place for public services or information
confidential matters
private and not for public sharing
public speaking
person who speaks in front of an audience
public profile
famous or widely recognized by many people
baby care
room in public place for baby care
commerce
hours a business is open to the public
confidentially
done away from public view or knowledge
public place
café offering internet access for a fee
law enforcement
building where police officers work and public can report crimes
Examples of public in a sentence
Public transport is available to everyone. Public opinion can influence policy decisions. Public transportation is essential for city life. The public company issued shares to investors. It became public after a successful IPO. Public variables can be accessed by any class.
The library provides public functions for developers. The public voted overwhelmingly in favor of the new law. Public opinion can influence political decisions. The public was invited to the product launch event. The public reacted positively to the new policy.
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- French:public, population, ...
- German:öffentlich, Öffentlichkeit, ...
- Italian:pubblico, gente, ...
- Spanish:público, audiencia, ...
- Portuguese:público, audiência, ...
- Chinese:公共的, 公众, ...
- Japanese:公共の, 一般の人々, ...
- Arabic:عَام, جُمْهُور, ...
- Hebrew:צִיבּוּרִי, הַצִּיבּוּר, ...
- Russian:общественный, общественность, ...
- Ukrainian:публічний, громадськість, ...
- Hindi:सार्वजनिक, जनता, ...
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