circumstance

Definition

  • noun: a condition or fact that affects a situation
  • noun: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: position, detail, fact

Examples

  • Do not, 'under any circumstances', open that door. = 'Under no circumstances' are you to open that door. [=no matter what happens, do not open that door]

  • Due to 'circumstances beyond our control' [=things that have happened that we cannot change or influence], the flight is canceled.

  • She says that her client is 'a victim of circumstance' and should not be blamed for the accident.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Here's what you do. Open her mouth, take a handful and throw it at her. Whatever sticks, that's the correct dosage. Under no circumstances are you to compromise our no-talking agreement. Dr Kelso is always saying... I'm gonna say this as carefully as possible, so I don't overstate it. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1