HELLO

(plural hellos), UK hallo (plural hallos), UK hullo (plural hullos) exclamation, [noun] - used when meeting or greeting someone"Hello, Paul," she said, "I haven't seen you for a few weeks.""Hello, madam. Can I help you?" said the shop assistant.I know her vaguely - we've exchanged hellos a few times.Come and say hello to (= meet for the first time) my friends.(informal) And a big hello (= welcome) to all the parents who've come to see the show.Hello is also said at the beginning of a telephone conversation."Hello, I'd like some information about your flights to the USA, please."Suddenly the line went dead. "Hello? Hello?" he said, but there was no reply.Hello is also used to attract someone's attention.The front door was open so she walked inside and called out, "Hello! Is there anybody in?"(dated) Hello can also be an expression of surprise."Hello, this is very strange - I know that man."