Topic: SPORT
 |
| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | eventus, from the past participle of evenire 'to happen' |
| |||||||||
e‧vent S1 W1
1 something that happens, especially something important, interesting or unusual : one of the most important events in the history of mankind Leaving home was a major event in his life. the events which led up to the prime minister's resignation His resignation triggered a chain of events (=series of events which each cause the next one to happen) that led eventually to the downfall of the government. Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events (=the way in which events happened).
interesting/exciting
[countable]one of the most important events in the history of mankindLeaving home was a major event in his life.the events which led up to the prime minister's resignationHis resignation triggered a chain of events (=series of events which each cause the next one to happen) that led eventually to the downfall of the government.Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events (=the way in which events happened).2 a performance, sports competition, party etc at which people gather together to watch or take part in something :
social gathering
[countable]3 one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competition : The next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event. ➔ field event, three-day event
race/competition
[countable]DSThe next event will be the 100 metres.The 800 metres is not his best event.4 used to say that something will definitely happen or be true in spite of anything else that may happen [= in any case]: I might see you tomorrow, but I'll phone in any event.
in any/either event
also at all eventsI might see you tomorrow, but I'll phone in any event.5 used to emphasize what actually happened in a situation as opposed to what you thought might happen [= as it happened]: Extra police officers were brought in, although in the event the demonstration passed off peacefully.
in the event
Extra police officers were brought in, although in the event the demonstration passed off peacefully.6 used to tell people what they should do if something happens : He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.
in the event of something
also in the event that something happensHe left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.7 if things happen in the normal way [= normally]: In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.
in the normal course of events
In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.