okay

A2 · Elementary Informal

adj. feeling well, healthy, or not hurt.

adj. in a satisfactory physical or mental state; unharmed.

“Are you okay after that fall, or do you need to sit down?”

“The paramedics confirmed that the driver was okay, though they recommended a follow-up appointment to rule out a concussion.”

A2 · Elementary Informal

adv. in a way that is good enough.

adv. in a satisfactory or adequate manner.

“He speaks French okay, so he can order food and ask for directions.”

“The system performed okay during the stress test, although it struggled slightly when the number of concurrent users peaked.”

A2 · Elementary Informal

interj. used to show that you agree or that you understand.

interj. used to express agreement, concurrence, or understanding of a statement.

“Okay, I will meet you at the station at six o'clock.”

“Okay, let's proceed with the original plan since the alternative seems too risky for the current budget.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to give permission for something to happen.

v. to give official approval or permission for a plan or request.

“The manager finally okayed the budget for our summer project.”

“The board of directors okayed the merger after several weeks of intense negotiations regarding the new company's leadership structure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. permission to do something.

n. an act of approval or permission.

“We are just waiting for the boss to give us the okay.”

“Once we receive the final okay from the legal department, we can begin distributing the marketing materials to our regional partners.”