booking
- 01 A2 Elementary
an arrangement you make to have a room, seat, or table at a specific time.
a reservation for a service, typically in travel, hospitality, or dining.
Simple“We have a booking for a double room under the name Smith.”
In context“The hotel manager confirmed that the booking had been made online several months in advance to secure the lower seasonal rate.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an agreement for a performer or band to play at a show.
the formal engagement of a performer or artist for a specific event or production.
Simple“The band has a booking at the local jazz club this Friday night.”
In context“Securing a booking at such a prestigious venue was a significant milestone for the young comedian's career.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
when a referee writes a player's name in a book to give them a yellow card.
the formal recording of a player's name by a referee for a foul, typically resulting in a yellow card.
Simple“The defender received a booking for a late tackle in the second half.”
In context“After his second booking of the match, the captain was shown a red card and forced to leave the pitch.”
Synonymscautionyellow card - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the process of recording a person's details after they are arrested.
the administrative process of recording the identity, fingerprints, and photographs of a suspect following an arrest.
Simple“The suspect was taken to the station for booking and questioning.”
In context“The booking process took several hours as the officers had to verify the suspect's identity against multiple federal databases.”
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