26984 words

social

11 definitions • 22 examples
1
relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working:

Examples:

I had an active social life when I was at college.
I'm a social drinker - I only drink when I'm with other people.
Most schools organize social events for the students.
UK I've just become a member of the company's sports and social club.
2
Social people like to meet and spend time with other people:

Examples:

I'm shy, but my brother's very social.
3
relating to society and living together in an organized way:

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4
an occasion when the members of a group or organization meet informally to enjoy themselves:

Examples:

a church social
5
a social media website :

Examples:

I've deleted them from all my socials.
Please share our crowdfunder on your socials.
6
related to the way people live together or to the rank a person has in a society:

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7
related to meeting and spending time with other people for pleasure:

Examples:

He had almost no social life.
8
relating to society and the way people live together:

Examples:

Women may have emerged as Algeria's most potent force for social change.
If the government is to earn a reputation as a government of social reform it will need to loosen its alliance with capitalism.
9
relating to your position in society:

Examples:

The rate of stress at work is consistent throughout the population, irrespective of age, sex and social class.
social status/standing
10
relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and to your ability to be friendly with others:

Examples:

Social skills are what employers need most.
There is a social event every two or three months.
I keep my social life fairly separate from work.
11
an event at which people can meet and enjoy themselves:

Examples:

The company is sponsoring socials to bring telecommuters together and give them the feeling that they belong to a community.
We meet up at various socials; it assists team building.

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