MR


Meaning of MR in English

[noun] [U] - a title used before the family name or full name of a man who has no other title, or when addressing a man who holds a particular official positionMr Jones/Mr David JonesGood afternoon, Mr Dawson. [as form of address]We're looking for a Mr (= a man called) George Smith.I'm afraid I can't agree with what's just been said, Mr Chairman. Compare madam.It's an honour to have you here today, Mr President. Compare madam.I'm retiring at the end of the year, and the dentist who will be taking my place is Mr Steven Brown.Compare Miss (TITLE); mrs; ms. See also messrs.Mr is also used when expressing the idea that a man is typical of or represents a quality, activity or place.She's still hoping to meet Mr Right (= the perfect man).He's been called Mr Television (= He is said to represent what is thought to be typical about television).He thinks he's Mr Big (= that he is very important).If someone says no more Mr Nice Guy, it means that they are going to stop thinking about the wishes and feelings of other people.OK, it's no more Mr Nice Guy - I'm fed up with being messed around.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.