transcription, транскрипция: [ saɪt ]
( cites, citing, cited)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying. ( FORMAL )
She cites a favourite poem by George Herbert...
I am merely citing his reaction as typical of British industry...
Spain was cited as the most popular holiday destination.
VERB : V n , V n as adj / n , V n as adj / n
2.
To cite a person means to officially name them in a legal case. To cite a reason or cause means to state it as the official reason for your case.
They cited Alex’s refusal to return to the marital home...
Three admirals and a top Navy civilian will be cited for failing to act on reports of sexual assaults.
VERB : V n , be V-ed for -ing
3.
If someone is cited , they are officially ordered to appear before a court. ( AM LEGAL; in BRIT, use be summonsed )
The judge ruled a mistrial and cited the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct.
VERB : V n