public : Idioms & Phrases

• noun an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state
  CPA.
  
  • in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations

WordNet

• noun a doctor's degree in preventive medicine
  DPH.
  

WordNet

• in England, a tavern not belonging to a brewer, so that the landlord is free to brew his own beer or purchase where he chooses. Simmonds.

Webster 1913

• adverb in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
  publically; publicly.
  
  • she admitted publicly to being a communist

WordNet

• openly; before an audience or the people at large; not in private or secrecy. "We are to speak in public."

Webster 1913

• may be used by anyone wihout restriction.

Webster 1913

• adjective satellite of great interest to the public
  
  • a person in the public eye

WordNet

• noun a corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public
  IPO; initial offering.
  

WordNet

• noun a master's degree in questions of public concern
  

WordNet

• noun someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
  notary.
  

WordNet

• (Law), an act or statute affecting matters of public concern. Of such statutes the courts take judicial notice.

Webster 1913

• noun an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
  PA; P.A.; PA system; P.A. system.
  

WordNet

• noun governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
  social welfare; welfare.
  
  • she lives on welfare

WordNet

• noun a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals)
  

WordNet

• noun a toilet that is available to the public
  comfort station; wash room; public convenience; restroom; convenience; public lavatory; toilet facility.
  

WordNet

• . See under Credit.

Webster 1913

• noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
  disputation; debate.
  

WordNet

• noun the total of the nation's debts: debts of local and state and national governments; an indicator of how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation
  

WordNet

• noun a lawyer who represents indigent defendants at public expense
  

WordNet

• noun free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
  ventilation.
  
  • such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion

WordNet

• noun property rights that are held by the public at large
  

WordNet

• noun any easement enjoyed by the public in general (as the public's right to use public streets)
  

WordNet

• noun an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
  executioner.
  

WordNet

• noun the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
  spreading; airing; dissemination.
  

WordNet

• noun a focus of public attention
  limelight; glare; spotlight.
  
  • he enjoyed being in the limelight
  • when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

WordNet

• noun a well-known or notable person
  name; figure.
  
  • they studied all the great names in the history of France
  • she is an important figure in modern music

WordNet

• . See Fund, 3.

Webster 1913

• noun authorized by law and limiting work or official business
  national holiday; legal holiday.
  

WordNet

• noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
  taphouse; pub; pothouse; saloon; gin mill.
  

WordNet

• an inn, or house of entertainment.

Webster 1913

• noun a housing development that is publicly funded and administered for low-income families
  housing project.
  

WordNet

• noun knowledge that is available to anyone
  general knowledge.
  

WordNet

• noun a toilet that is available to the public
  comfort station; wash room; public convenience; restroom; convenience; public lavatory; toilet facility.
  

WordNet

• noun a law affecting the public at large
  

WordNet

• . (a) See International law, under International. (b) A public act or statute.

Webster 1913

• noun a speech that is open to the public
  lecture; talk.
  
  • he attended a lecture on telecommunications

WordNet

• noun a nonprofit library maintained for public use
  

WordNet

• noun a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another
  moving company; mover; removal company; removal firm.
  

WordNet

• noun vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place
  indecent exposure.
  

WordNet

• noun a nuisance that unreasonably interferes with a right that is common to the general public
  common nuisance.
  
  • a public nuisance offends the public at large

WordNet

• . (Law) See under Nuisance.

Webster 1913

• noun a position concerning the people as a whole
  

WordNet

• noun a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
  opinion; popular opinion; vox populi.
  
  • he asked for a poll of public opinion

WordNet

• noun an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
  canvass; poll; opinion poll.
  

WordNet

• . (Eng. Universities) See Orator, 3.

Webster 1913

• noun a dramatic or musical entertainment
  performance.
  
  • they listened to ten different performances
  • the play ran for 100 performances
  • the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity

WordNet

• noun the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
  press.
  

WordNet

• noun property owned by a government
  

WordNet

• noun a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
  prosecuting attorney; prosecuting officer; prosecutor.
  

WordNet

• noun a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution
  PR.
  

WordNet

• noun someone employed to arrange publicity (for a firm or a public figure)
  press agent; publicity man; PR man.
  

WordNet

• noun a person employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public
  

WordNet

• noun a tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board
  
• noun private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition
  

WordNet

• noun the general security of public places
  peace.
  
  • he was arrested for disturbing the peace

WordNet

• noun someone who holds a government position (either by election or appointment)
  

WordNet

• noun a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions
  community service.
  
• noun employment within a government system (especially in the civil service)
  

WordNet

• noun a person who delivers a speech or oration
  orator; speechmaker; speechifier; rhetorician.
  

WordNet

• noun delivering an address to a public audience
  speechmaking; oral presentation; speaking.
  
  • people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking

WordNet

• noun an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
  square.
  
• noun a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece
  agora.
  

WordNet

• military and naval stores, equipments, etc.

Webster 1913

• noun a toilet that is available to the public
  comfort station; wash room; public convenience; restroom; convenience; public lavatory; toilet facility.
  

WordNet

• noun a public transportation system for moving passengers
  

WordNet

• noun conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
  

WordNet

• noun a treasury for government funds
  till; trough.
  

WordNet

• noun a trust created for charitable or religious or educational or scientific purposes
  charitable trust.
  

WordNet

• noun a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
  public utility company; public utility; utility.
  

WordNet

• noun a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
  public utility company; public utility; utility.
  

WordNet

• noun a public act of violence by an unruly mob
  riot.
  

WordNet

• noun structures (such as highways or schools or bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use
  

WordNet

• all fixed works built by civil engineers for public use, as railways, docks, canals, etc.; but strictly, military and civil engineering works constructed at the public cost.

Webster 1913

Pub"lic-heart`ed adjective

Definitions

1. Public-spirited. R.

Webster 1913

Pub"lic-mind`ed adjective

Definitions

1. Public-spirited. -- Pub"lic-mind`ed*ness, n.

Webster 1913

• noun an advertising campaign intended to improve public relations
  

WordNet

• noun a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
  public utility company; public utility; utility.
  

WordNet

• adjective satellite showing unselfish interest in the public welfare
  
  • a public-spirited citizen

WordNet

Pub"lic-spir`it*ed adjective

Definitions

1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men.
2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. Addison. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly, adv. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness, n.

Webster 1913

• noun a civil right guaranteed by the 6th amendment to the US Constitution
  

WordNet

• noun an agency that serves as the office of Surgeon General; includes agencies whose mission is to improve the public health
  PHS.
  

WordNet