CONVENIENCE


Meaning of CONVENIENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənvi:niəns ]

( conveniences)

1.

If something is done for your convenience , it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.

He was happy to make a detour for her convenience.

...the need to put the rights of citizens above the convenience of elected officials.

N-UNCOUNT : with poss

If something is arranged to happen at your convenience , it happens at a time which is most suitable for you.

Delivery times are arranged at your convenience.

PHRASE : PHR with v

2.

If you describe something as a convenience , you mean that it is very useful.

Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop.

N-COUNT

3.

Conveniences are pieces of equipment designed to make your life easier.

...an apartment with all the modern conveniences.

N-COUNT : usu pl

4.

A public convenience is a building containing toilets which is provided in a public place for anyone to use. ( BRIT FORMAL )

...the cubicles of a public convenience.

N-COUNT : usu supp N

5.

see also convenient

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