booking

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. an agreement for a performer or band to play at a show.

n. the formal engagement of a performer or artist for a specific event or production.

“The band has a booking at the local jazz club this Friday night.”

“Securing a booking at such a prestigious venue was a significant milestone for the young comedian's career.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English

n. when a referee writes a player's name in a book to give them a yellow card.

n. the formal recording of a player's name by a referee for a foul, typically resulting in a yellow card.

“The defender received a booking for a late tackle in the second half.”

“After his second booking of the match, the captain was shown a red card and forced to leave the pitch.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law American English

n. the process of recording a person's details after they are arrested.

n. the administrative process of recording the identity, fingerprints, and photographs of a suspect following an arrest.

“The suspect was taken to the station for booking and questioning.”

“The booking process took several hours as the officers had to verify the suspect's identity against multiple federal databases.”