(usually in plural form "books") A set of records or accounts
(of accommodation) To have rented
(of a place or position) To occupy
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A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together
“I've just read an interesting book about art movements in the 19th century.”
(somewhat rare) A written work released periodically
“I love reading about what celebrities are up to in these weekly books.”
A bound set of blank sheets for writing in
“He would make a daily log of his activities in his book.”
(usually in plural form "books") A set of records or accounts
“We desperately need an accountant to balance our books.”
(the Book) A religious book made up of the writings as accepted by Christians
“His life was guided by teachings contained within the Book.”
(rare, slang) Information that is available only to a select few
“So what's the book on the team's new player?”
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast
A creative literary work
A bill for goods or services provided over a period
A book containing songs
A book with blank pages, for keeping photographs or stamps in
A hardware device used to read e-books
Something that is invented or untrue
A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done
A book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers
The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offence
The money paid for a journey on public transport
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
System of order, placement for ease of use
To reserve in advance
“We should book our flights early before seats run out.”
To arrange or schedule
“We will book a number of well-known speakers for the event.”
(slang) To leave a place, often for another
“It's getting late, so I've got to book.”
To register or record into a book
“The inspector would book the details of my car which was double-parked.”
(book in or into) To check into a place of accommodation
“We need to book into our hotel as soon as we arrive at our destination.”
To arrest
“The police would soon arrive and book him for assault.”
To request some product or service or to secure by placing an order
(of accommodation) To have rented
To record the cost of something as an amount payable by someone, an account, or a credit card
(of a place or position) To occupy
To bestow legal or official authority to
Imprison or confine
To write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record
To list or publicize an event in a program
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