CUSTOM


Meaning of CUSTOM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kʌstəm ]

( customs)

1.

A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.

The custom of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries...

Chung has tried to adapt to local customs.

N-VAR : usu with supp , oft N of -ing

2.

If it is your custom to do something, you usually do it in particular circumstances.

It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously...

N-SING : oft with poss

3.

If a shop has your custom , you regularly buy things there. ( BRIT FORMAL )

You have the right to withhold your custom if you so wish...

N-UNCOUNT : usu with poss

4.

see also customs

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