available

Definition

  • adjective: easy or possible to get or use
  • adjective: having a beneficial effect
  • used of a legal plea or charge
  • synonyms: abandoned, abandoned, accessible

Examples

  • She's the perfect candidate for the job, but I need to confirm her 'availability'. [=I need to make sure she is available]

  • The woman who answered the phone said, “I'm sorry, but Mr. Adams is not 'available' right now. May I take a message?”

  • He wanted to ask her on a date, but wasn't sure if she was 'available'. [='single']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ned would be given a seat and find one of our transition specialists waiting for him. Mr. Laskin, the reason we're having this conversation is your position is no longer available. I don't understand. I'm fired? Hearing the words ''you've been let go'' is never easy. Change is always scary, (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) That's why I get a nav. That new outfit, Colonial, isn't bad. -Is that a joke? -Yes. -Because their kiosk placement blows. -They never have available upgrades. Basically, it's a fleet of shit-boxes. I don't know how they're still in business. -I'm Ryan. -I'm Alex. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air