event

event
e|vent [ ı`vent ] noun count ***
1. ) something that happens, especially something that involves several people:
the most traumatic event of my life
a chain/sequence/series of events: The investigation uncovered a chain of events that could have been prevented.
events surrounding something: Police questioned witnesses about the events surrounding his death.
a ) events plural used in a general way to talk about a combination of things that happen:
Events conspired to bring the two lovers together.
events unfold: We are watching to see how events will unfold.
2. ) an organized occasion such as a party or sports competition:
Our next event is a dinner dance on the 18th.
The concert is an annual event.
stage/organize an event: They are very good at staging international sporting events.
a ) one of the planned activities that take place during an occasion such as a sports competition:
She won the first event.
b ) one type of activity in ATHLETICS:
The javelin is her best event.
=> THREE-DAY EVENT
after the event BRITISH
after something has happened, when it is too late to change anything
the happy event INFORMAL
the birth of a baby
in any event
whatever happens or has happened:
The main witness was probably lying, but in any event the prosecution's case was very weak.
in either event
if either of two things happens or is true
in the event BRITISH
used for saying what happened, especially when it was different from what was expected
in the event of/that
used for saying what will happen in a particular situation:
In the event of a crash, these added safety features may be lifesavers.
in the normal/ordinary course of events
used when you are saying what would normally happen:
In the normal course of events police would not respond to this situation.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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