hall

[hɔːl]

hall Definition

  • 1a large room or building used for public gatherings, ceremonies, or events
  • 2an entrance passage or a corridor in a building
  • 3a building used as living quarters by students in a university or college

Using hall: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The graduation ceremony was held in the school hall.

  • Example

    The hotel has a grand hall for weddings and conferences.

  • Example

    The apartment has a small hall that leads to the living room.

  • Example

    The students gathered in the hall for the orientation program.

hall Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hall

Antonyms for hall

  • outdoors
  • open space

Idioms Using hall

  • to maintain order and security while someone is away

    Example

    Can you hold the fort while I'm gone?

  • to allow someone to have complete freedom or control over a place

    Example

    The new manager was given the run of the place to make changes as he saw fit.

  • to keep something secret or hidden from others

    Example

    The company is keeping their new product under wraps until the official launch.

Phrases with hall

  • a building that houses the administrative offices of a town or city

    Example

    The mayor's office is located in the town hall.

  • a building or group of buildings providing accommodation for students at a university or college

    Example

    He lived in the halls of residence during his first year at university.

  • a large room or building where people go to dance

    Example

    The dance hall was packed with people dancing to the music.

Origins of hall

from Old English 'heall', meaning 'a covered place'

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Summary: hall in Brief

The term 'hall' [hɔːl] refers to a large room or building used for public gatherings, ceremonies, or events. It can also mean an entrance passage or a corridor in a building, or a building used as living quarters by students in a university or college. Examples include 'The graduation ceremony was held in the school hall,' and 'The apartment has a small hall that leads to the living room.' Phrases like 'town hall' and idioms like 'hold the fort' extend the usage of 'hall' to administrative buildings and maintaining order, respectively.

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