all right - Definition from Longman English Dictionary Online

all right
adjective adverb, interjection

all right S1 W2 [not before noun]

good

satisfactory, but not excellent [= okay]:

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'What's the food like?' 'It's all right, but the place on campus is better.'

'How's school going, Steve?' 'Oh, all right, I guess.'

no problems

not ill, hurt, or upset or not having any problems [= okay]:

Kate looks really unhappy - I'd better make sure she's all right.

Are you feeling all right?

The kids seem to be getting on all right at school.

Tony was worried about the meeting but it went all right (=happened with no problems).

Don't worry, it'll turn out all right.

do all right (for yourself/herself etc)

to be successful in your job, life etc:

She's doing all right - she's got a job with Microsoft.

suitable

used to say whether something is suitable or convenient [= okay]

all right with/by/for

Is Thursday morning all right with you?

We'll eat at eight. Does that sound all right to you?

it's all right

used to make someone feel less afraid or worried:

It's all right, Mommy's here.

it's/that's all right

used to reply to someone who thanks you or says they are sorry about something:

'Thanks for all your help!' 'That's quite all right.'

permission

used to ask or give permission for something [= okay]:

Would it be all right if I left early?

be all right to do something

Is it all right to bring my dog?

agreement

used to agree with someone's suggestion, although you may be slightly unwilling [= okay]:

'Why not come along?' 'Oh, all right.'

understanding

[sentence adverb] used to check that someone understands what you have said, or to show that you understand [= okay]:

I'll leave a key with the neighbours, all right?

'The train leaves at 5.30.' 'All right, I'm coming!'

threaten

used when asking in a threatening or angry way what someone's intentions are [= okay]:

All right, you two. What are you doing in my room?

change/end subject

used to introduce a new subject or to end a conversation [= okay]:

All right, now I'd like to introduce our first speaker.

it's all right for somebody

British English informal used to say that someone else does not have the problems that you have, or that you are jealous because someone else is luckier than you:

'I get eight weeks' holiday a year.' 'Well, it's all right for some.'

emphasize

informal used to emphasize that you are certain about something:

'Are you sure it was Bill?' 'Oh, yes, it was him all right.'

happy

American English informal used to say you are happy about something you have just been told:

You passed? All right!

like

British English used to describe someone you like or approve of:

'The new boss isn't too bad, is she?' 'No, she's all right.'

greeting

informal especially British English used as a greeting when you meet someone you know well, or reply to a greeting:

'How are you, John?' 'Oh, all right - can't complain.'

I'm all right Jack

British English informal used to describe someone's attitude when they do not care about other people as long as they themselves are happy, comfortable etc