disco

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a club or place where people go to dance to recorded music.

n. a nightclub or venue specifically designed for dancing to recorded music; a clipping of 'discotheque'.

“We spent the whole Saturday night at the local disco.”

“The old cinema was converted into a multi-storey disco, complete with neon lighting and a high-fidelity sound system.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a social event or party where the main activity is dancing.

n. a social gathering or event where dancing to recorded music is the primary activity.

“The school is holding a disco to raise money for charity.”

“The village hall was decorated with tinsel and balloons for the annual Christmas disco, which attracted residents of all ages.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law American English · Informal · Technical

n. the process of sharing evidence between lawyers before a trial starts.

n. the pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered and materials are revealed to the opposing party.

“The lawyer spent the afternoon reviewing the disco files for the case.”

“The defence team requested an extension to process the massive volume of disco provided by the prosecution during the initial phase of the litigation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to dance in the style of disco music.

v. to perform dance moves associated with disco music or to frequent discotheques.

“They were discoing in the living room until the neighbours complained.”

“The group spent their youth discoing across Europe, visiting the most famous clubs in every major capital.”