26984 words

notice

26 definitions • 42 examples
1
to see or become conscious of something or someone:

Examples:

I noticed a crack in the ceiling.
Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.
[ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.
[ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that?
2
to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusual skill, etc.:

Examples:

She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist.
3

Examples:

There was a large notice on the wall saying "No Parking".
I saw a notice in the paper announcing their marriage.
4
printed statements of opinion in the newspapers about plays, films, books, etc.:

Examples:

5
information or a warning given about something that is going to happen in the future:

Examples:

give someone notice The next time you visit, can you give me more notice?
at a moment's notice The first responders are ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.
until further notice The building is closed until further notice (= until another official announcement is made).
6
the period of time that you must work after you have said that you are leaving your job, or after you have been asked to leave:

Examples:

Do I have to work out my notice?
7
to ask someone who works for you to leave their job, usually after a particular period of time:

Examples:

My boss gave me a month's notice.
8
to tell your employer or landlord that you will be leaving your job or your rented home, usually after a particular period of time:

Examples:

I gave my notice at work yesterday.
9
to tell your employer that you intend to leave your job after a particular period of time:

Examples:

I handed in my notice yesterday.
10
to warn someone about something:

Examples:

I put them on notice of what I expect from them.
Schools are being put on notice that if they do not show improvement, they may be shut down.
11

Examples:

come/bring to your notice It has come to/been brought to my notice (= I have been told) that you have been late for work every day this week.
12
to give attention to something:

Examples:

I asked him to drive more slowly, but he didn't take any notice.
13
to become aware of, esp. by looking; to see:

Examples:

[ I ] Mary waved but he didn’t seem to notice.
[ + that clause ] He noticed that she was staring at him.
14
something written or printed that gives information or instructions:

Examples:

[ C ] We got a notice about recycling in the mail.
[ U ] This building is closed until further notice (= until official instructions are given).
15
Notice is also warning that something will happen or needs to happen:

Examples:

[ U ] I can’t cancel my plans on such short notice/at a moment’s notice (= immediately).
16
Notice is also an official statement saying you are leaving your job or telling you your job has ended:

Examples:

[ U ] I got my 30-day notice yesterday at work.
17

Examples:

Twain first attracted notice as a humorist.
18
a piece of written information on paper, a board, a website, etc.:

Examples:

There was a notice about the proposed reorganization on all the office noticeboards.
19
information or a warning about something that is going to happen in the future, or the period of time before it happens:

Examples:

An inspection can take place at any time without notice.
give (sb) notice (that) We hereby give notice that we have been appointed official receivers for the assets of the above-named company.
a week's/month's, etc. notice You will need to give a month's notice if you want to withdraw any of the cash.
These offices will remain closed until further notice.
20
a letter or a statement saying that an employee will or must leave their job after a particular period of time:

Examples:

give in/hand in your notice The situation at work was so bad that I decided to hand in my notice.
give sb notice Many of the junior staff were given notice to leave.
21
the period of time that an employee works in their job after they have said that they are leaving, or after they have been asked to leave:

Examples:

a week's/month's, etc. notice In this type of job you usually only have a week's notice.
They paid me for the two weeks instead of making me work out my notice.
22
a formal document or statement that tells someone to do something, or gives them information about something:

Examples:

The tenants refused to leave and have now been served with notices of eviction by the landlord.
All the redundancy notices have now gone out to the members of staff affected.
23
only a short time before something happens:

Examples:

It is not possible to get a replacement at such short notice.
24
a formal letter saying that a person who is renting a property will or must leave it after a particular period:

Examples:

A tenant may end a tenancy by issuing a valid notice to quit.
Our template Notice to Quit is aimed at tenants who have owed you rent for at least 60 days.
25
to warn someone officially that something is going to happen, or could possibly happen:

Examples:

The facility was put on notice that its funding was in danger if improvements were not carried out.
26
to tell someone officially that they must do something, or that something is going to happen:

Examples:

The highway authority is required to serve notice informing everyone who may be affected by the new route.

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