(~s)
1.
A ~ is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
The ~ of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries...
Chung has tried to adapt to local ~s.
N-VAR: usu with supp, oft N of -ing
2.
If it is your ~ to do something, you usually do it in particular circumstances.
It was his ~ to approach every problem cautiously...
N-SING: oft with poss
3.
If a shop has your ~, you regularly buy things there. (BRIT FORMAL)
You have the right to withhold your ~ if you so wish...
N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss
4.
see also ~s