booking

/ˈbʊkɪŋ/
verb
  1. To reserve something (like a seat, room, or ticket) for a future date.
    • I need to book a table for dinner tonight.
    • They booked their flights three months in advance.
    • She booked a room at the hotel near the airport.
  2. To officially record someone's name and details because they have broken a law or rule.
    • He was booked on suspicion of theft.
    • The officer booked the driver for running a red light.
    • The referee booked the player for a dangerous tackle.
  3. To hire a performer, speaker, or entertainer for an event.
    • The theater booked the comedian for a three-night run.
    • We booked a DJ for the wedding reception.
    • The school booked a magician for the end-of-year party.
noun
  1. An arrangement to have something (like a hotel room, flight, or ticket) saved for you at a future time.
    • The restaurant requires a booking for large groups.
    • I made a booking for two nights at the beach hotel.
    • She checked her flight booking before leaving for the airport.
  2. The act of officially recording someone's name and details, especially when they have broken the law or a rule.
    • The stadium security handled the booking of the unruly fan.
    • The police officer completed the booking after the arrest.
    • His booking for speeding resulted in a fine and points on his license.
  3. The act of hiring a performer, speaker, or entertainer for an event.
    • She got a booking to speak at the conference in June.
    • The band's booking for the festival was confirmed last week.
    • The agent handles all the bookings for the comedian's tour.
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