period1 nounperiod2 adjective
periodpe‧ri‧od1 /ˈpɪəriəd $ ˈpɪr-/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINperiod1
Origin:
1300-1400 French période, from Latin, from Greek, from peri- ( ➔ PERICARDIUM) + hodos ‘way’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Siesta" is the best example of work from Storni's early period.
- A five-day waiting period is required to purchase a handgun.
- After a brief period of independence, Belorussia came under Soviet rule.
- Anne had difficulty holding down a job for any period of time.
- At our school we have four periods in the morning and three in the afternoon.
- black immigration into Britain during the post-war period
- During this period, Tanya was making very little money.
- Many of Britain's roads were built originally in the Roman period.
- Mike's taking Spanish second period.
- On Monday mornings there was French, English, and then a double period of maths.
- the Byzantine period, between the fourth and seventh centuries A.D.
- The company expects a growth in profitability over a longer period.
- The loan has to be repaid over a 15-month period.
- The money can be paid back over a five-year period.
- The researchers observed mothers and their new infants for a three-day period.
- The restoration of the ceiling was completed over a period of two years.
- The work had to be completed within a limited period of time.
- Then, within a short period, his mother, father, and brother all died.
- These accounts are drawn up for a period of 52 weeks.
- This chapter will focus primarily on the Neolithic period in Europe.
- Aerobic exercise is characterized by the body using large muscle groups in rhythmical continuous activity for relatively long periods of time.
- Each team started slowly offensively before catching fire in the final seven minutes of the opening period.
- He did not receive offers from any other club during the free-agency period.
- He later served as their music instructor for a brief period during the brothers' high school years.
- If we are indeed in such a digestive, living-with-it, period it would explain something which is otherwise puzzling.
- Within this period, the most significant day is Christmas Eve.
THESAURUSa period in history
a particular time in history, especially one studied as a subject: · the late Victorian period· the interwar period· During that period many people moved from the countryside to the towns.
a period of years, months, days etc: · The 1960s were a time of great social change.· the biggest earthquake in modern times· Verdun was an important city in Roman times.
a long period, especially one that represents a particular stage in the development of civilization or technology: · the industrial age· We are now in the age of the Internet.· the Stone Age (=when people used tools made of stone)
a long period that has a particular character or that is marked by particular events: · We live in an era of breathtaking change.· the post-war era· De Gaulle’s death marked the end of an era.
formal means the same as era, but sounds more formal and important: · We are now entering a new epoch in human history.· the colonial epoch· It was the end of an epoch.
Longman Language Activatorthe period in which a baby is developing inside its mother · Many women find their skin is at its best during pregnancy.· This drug should not be taken during pregnancy.· She's had a difficult pregnancy.
the length of time a human or animal baby develops in its mother's body: · An elephant's gestation period is almost two years.
the period of time during which a class is taught a period of time, usually about 30 minutes to one hour, in which a teacher teaches a group of students: · Heidi fainted during French class today!· Let's go - I have my first class in 10 minutes!
a period in which someone teaches one person or a group of people - use this especially about practical skills such as music, swimming, or driving, or in British English about a class in a school: · Dominic will be having his first driving lesson this Thursday.· She gives English lessons to business people in the evenings.
one of the periods of time that a school day is divided into: · At our school we have four periods in the morning and three in the afternoon.double period British (=one class which lasts for two periods): · On Monday mornings there was French, English, and then a double period of maths.
the period of time in which a particular subject or a particular area of a subject is taught, especially when this is one of a fixed number of classes: · We have 5 hours of English a week, including one session in the language laboratory.
a long talk on a subject, given by a teacher at a college or university, and listened to by a large number of students: lecture on: · a lecture on the causes of the Russian Revolutiongive a lecture: · Professor Blair is giving a series of lectures on Einstein's theories.
a class, usually at a college or university, where a teacher and small group of students discuss a subject: seminar on: · Every week we have a seminar on modern political theory.
a regular class at a British college or university during which a teacher discusses a particular subject with one student or with a small group of students: · Small group tutorials are used to discuss problems which come up in lectures.· Oxford's one-to-one tutorials are an effective but also costly way of teaching.
a period of time in history a particular period of time in history, especially a period that is studied as a historical subject: · Which period of history are you studying at the moment?· We will be examining some original documents from the period.the Roman/Tudor etc period: · Many of Britain's roads were built originally in the Roman period.· This chapter will focus primarily on the Neolithic period in Europe.
a period of time in history that is remembered because of important political, religious, or artistic events and achievements, that make it different from other periods: era in/of: · an exciting era in technological sophistication· We live in an era of breathtaking change.end of an era: · When Charles De Gaulle died, it seemed like the end of an era.a new era: · The treaty marks the dawn of a new era in East--West relations.the Roman/Christian/Stalin/McCarthy etc era: · archaeological remains dating from the late Roman era· During the McCarthy era, hundreds of innocent US citizens were persecuted for their beliefs.
a period of time in history that represents a particular stage in the development of civilization or machines and tools: age of: · Newton lived in an age of exploration and discovery.· In this age of the Internet, finding a job can be much easier.Stone Age/Nuclear Age etc: · These simple tools were used for hunting in the Stone Age.· the architecture of the industrial agegolden age (=the period considered to be the best, the most successful etc): · Many consider the '30s and '40s to be the golden age of Hollywood movies.
a period of time especially written a particular length of time with a beginning and an end: period of: · These accounts are drawn up for a period of 52 weeks.· After a brief period of independence, Belorussia came under Soviet rule.for a period: · You shouldn't sit in front of a computer screen for long periods without a break.· Anne had difficulty holding down a job for any period of time.period of time: · The work had to be completed within a limited period of time.long/short period: · The company expects a growth in profitability over a longer period.· Then, within a short period, his mother, father, and brother all died.a ten-day/three-year etc period: · The money can be paid back over a five-year period.· The researchers observed mothers and their new infants for a three-day period.over a period: · The restoration of the ceiling was completed over a period of two years.during a period: · During this period, Tanya was making very little money.· black immigration into Britain during the post-war period
a period of time - use this especially to talk about a period in the past, or when you are not saying whether the period was long or short: · Bill had lost his job, and it was a difficult time for him.· I really enjoyed my time at university.at one time (=at a period of time in the past, but not now): · At one time, Hakami was ranked 32nd in the world.· Martin had been at one time a student at Leiden University in the Netherlands.for the time being (=for a short period of time, starting now): · You can stay in the spare room for the time being, until you find a place.· Entrance fees to the exhibit have been reduced for the time being.during that/this time: · He played for Barcelona for four years, and during that time they won two major competitions.for a time: · He chatted to us for a time, then left.· For a time, the 1,600 seater hall was home to a Saturday night film show, before being converted to a night club.after a time: · After a time, I began to feel more relaxed.· All systems settle down after a time.
a length of time that is officially fixed for someone's period of responsibility or power, for someone's period in prison, or for a business contract: · Mr Toplak had just started his term as vice-president of the company.· The Socialists are hoping to secure another term in government.· The bank says that they can extend the term of our mortgage.first/second etc term: · General Herrera was elected to a third term of office as President.· He hopes to visit China during his second term in office.7-year/2-month etc term: · He recently completed a two-year term as chairman.term of imprisonment (=formal): · Political dissidents are sentenced to long terms of imprisonment.prison/jail term: · She had her jail term cut for good behaviour.term of/in office (=term for holding an official position): · He is halfway into his term of office.· The Democrats are hoping to deny him a third term in office.fixed term (=when the term of a business or employment contract is set to a particular length): · The managers were all hired for a fixed term.serve a term: · Malik is now serving a three-year term in prison.· Elected members of the House of Assembly serve a six-year term.
a period of several weeks or months, at the same time every year, during which a particular activity takes place: · The Bulls would consider re-signing him next season.the 2001/2001-02 etc season: · Smith should own the record outright by the third or fourth game of the 2001 season.breeding/hunting/fishing/baseball etc season: · When does the baseball season start?· Foxes become very noisy at the height of the mating season.· The latest challenge is to promote the LSO's winter concert season.
a period of time between other periods, especially one during which there is not much activity or no interruptions: · During their worst stretch of 1996, the Padres lost 19 of their 23 games.· He spent several brief stretches in jail for minor offences.· This is the last game in a four-day stretch here at the Forum.stretch of time: · Sometimes between battles, there were long stretches of time when nothing happened.
informal a period of time doing a particular job or course, often quite a short period: · After a stint in the army, Bill worked in sales.· Krem began his career with the Victoria Symphony, followed by stints with orchestras in Winnipeg and Quebec.stint of: · Dimascio was promoted after serving a stint of five years as a sergeant pilot.a five-year/six-day etc stint: · He has changed his schedule to a three-day stint, which starts Friday.short/brief stint: · Rick was fired in August after a brief stint with a Portland courier service.do/serve a stint: · She served a two-year stint as an aide to Congressman Jim McNulty.· We should thank Mary for the long stint she's done as party treasurer.
a period of a particular type of activity, weather etc, usually a short period: · After a brief spell in the army, I returned to teaching.spell of: · He's had a spell of bad luck recently.a cold/wet/dry etc spell: · We had another cold spell last week.
British a short period of trouble, difficulty, or unhappiness, experienced by someone who is usually happy, successful etc: go through a bad patch (=experience a period of trouble etc): · He went through a bad patch after his wife died, but now he seems to be back to normal.hit a bad patch (=start to experience a period of trouble etc): · The team aren't doing so well at the moment are they? They seem to have hit a bad patch.
WORD SETSaerobic, adjectiveafterbirth, nounalgae, nounalimentary canal, nounamber, nounameba, nounamino acid, nounamoeba, nounanaconda, nounanaerobic, adjectiveandrogynous, adjectiveantibody, nounantigen, nounantitoxin, nounappendage, nounarm, nounarmour, nounasexual, adjectiveassimilation, nounatrophy, verbaviary, nounbacteria, nounbacteriology, nounbarnacle, nounbile, nounbinocular vision, nounbio-, prefixbiochemistry, nounbiodegradable, adjectivebiodiversity, nounbiohazard, nounbiological, adjectivebiological clock, nounbiology, nounbiomass, nounbiome, nounbiosphere, nounblind, nounbrain, nounbreathe, verbbreed, verbbreed, nounbreeding, nounbristle, nounbulb, nouncapsule, nouncarbohydrate, nouncarbon dioxide, nouncarnivore, nouncell, nouncellular, adjectivecellulose, nouncentral nervous system, nouncervical, adjectivecholesterol, nounchromosome, nouncirculation, nouncirculatory, adjectiveclass, nounclone, nouncold-blooded, adjectiveconceive, verbconch, nounconnective tissue, nouncopulate, verbcoral reef, nouncornea, nouncoronary, adjectivecorpuscle, nouncortex, nouncortisone, nouncowrie, nouncrab, nouncrawfish, nouncrayfish, nouncreature, nouncross, verbcrossbreed, nounculture, nouncytoplasm, noundecay, verbdecay, noundecompose, verbdefecate, verbdenizen, noundextrose, noundiaphragm, noundigest, verbdigestion, noundigestive, adjectiveDNA, noundorsal, adjectivedry rot, nounduct, noundwarf, noundwarf, adjectiveecological, adjectiveecology, nounecosystem, nounegg, nounejaculate, verbembryo, nounembryonic, adjectiveenzyme, nounepidermis, nounevolution, nounevolutionary, adjectiveexcrement, nounexcrescence, nounexcrete, verbexcretion, nounexhale, verbexoskeleton, nounextinction, nounfaeces, nounfamily, nounfang, nounfat, nounfatty acid, nounfauna, nounfeces, nounfeed, verbfemale, adjectivefemale, nounferment, verbferment, nounfertile, adjectivefertility, nounfertilize, verbfission, nounflank, nounflatulence, nounflesh, nounfleshy, adjectiveflightless, adjectiveflora, nounfoetal, adjectivefoetus, nounfoliage, nounfossil, nounfreak, nounfreshwater, adjectivefructose, noungamete, nounganglion, noungene, noungene pool, noungenera, genetic, adjectivegenetic code, noungenetic engineering, noungenetic fingerprinting, noungenetics, noungenome, noungenus, noungestation, noungland, nounglandular, adjectiveglucose, noungluten, noungonad, noungrass snake, noungrow, verbgrowth, nounhabitat, nounhaemoglobin, nounhearing, nounheart, nounhemisphere, nounherbivore, nounhereditary, adjectiveheredity, nounhermaphrodite, nounhibernate, verbhistamine, nounhoming, adjectivehormone, nounhost, nounimpregnate, verbimpulse, nounincubate, verbindigenous, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveinfertile, adjectiveinfest, verbingest, verbinhale, verbinseminate, verbinsensate, adjectiveinsulin, nounintegument, nounintercourse, nouninterferon, nounintestine, nouninvertebrate, nouninvoluntary, adjectiveiris, nounjaw, nounjelly, nounkidney, nounkrill, nounlactate, verblactation, nounlactic acid, nounleech, nounleg, nounlesser, adjectivelichen, nounlife, nounlife cycle, nounlife form, nounligament, nounlimb, nounlimpet, nounlipid, nounliver, nounliving fossil, nounlocomotion, nounlymph, nounlymph node, nounmale, adjectivemale, nounmammal, nounmandible, nounmate, nounmate, verbmembrane, nounmetabolism, nounmetabolize, verbmetamorphosis, nounmicrobe, nounmicrobiology, nounmicroorganism, nounmicroscopic, adjectivemigrate, verbmigratory, adjectivemiscarriage, nounmolar, nounmorphology, nounmotor, adjectivemould, nounmouth, nounmucous membrane, nounmucus, nounmulticellular, adjectivemuscle, nounmuscular, adjectivemutant, nounmutate, verbmutation, nounnatural history, nounnatural selection, nounnature, nounneck, nounnectar, nounnerve, nounnervous, adjectivenervous system, nounneural, adjectiveneuro-, prefixneurology, nounnode, nounnose, nounnostril, nounnucleic acid, nounnucleus, nounnutrient, nounnutriment, nounoesophagus, nounoestrogen, nounolfactory, adjectiveoptic, adjectiveorgan, nounorganic, adjectiveorganic chemistry, nounorganism, nounorifice, nounossify, verbosteo-, prefixoutgrowth, nounova, ovary, nounoverwinter, verboviduct, nounoviparous, adjectiveovulate, verbovum, nounparasite, nounpathogen, nounpedigree, nounpelvic, adjectivepelvis, nounpenile, adjectivepenis, nounpepsin, nounperiod, nounperspiration, nounperspire, verbphotosynthesis, nounphylum, nounpigment, nounpigmentation, nounplankton, nounplasma, nounpollinate, verbpostnatal, adjectivepregnancy, nounpregnant, adjectivepremature, adjectiveprenatal, adjectiveproduct, nounproliferation, nounpropagate, verbprotein, nounprotoplasm, nounprotozoan, nounpuberty, nounpulmonary, adjectivepulp, nounpulsation, nounputrefy, verbputrid, adjectivered blood cell, nounregurgitate, verbrenal, adjectivereproduce, verbreproduction, nounreproductive, adjectiverespiration, nounrespiratory, adjectiverespire, verbretina, nounroot, nounrot, verbrot, nounruff, nounsac, nounsaliva, nounsalivary gland, nounsalivate, verbsaltwater, adjectivescale, nounscallop, nounscaly, adjectivesebaceous, adjectivesecrete, verbsecretion, nounsemen, nounsense organ, nounsensory, adjectiveserum, nounsex, nounsex, verbsexless, adjectivesexual intercourse, nounsheath, nounshell, nounsibling, nounskeletal, adjectiveskeleton, nounskin, nounskull, nounspasm, nounspasmodic, adjectivespecies, nounspecimen, nounsperm, nounspiderweb, nounspinal cord, nounspine, nounspineless, adjectivestarch, nounstem cell, nounstimulate, verbstimulus, nounstrain, nounsubject, nounsubspecies, nounsucker, nounsucrose, nounsweat, verbsweat, nounsweat gland, nounsymbiosis, nounsystemic, adjectivetail, nountaxonomy, nounteeth, testosterone, nountest-tube baby, nountissue, nountrachea, nountube, noununicellular, adjectiveurethra, nounuric, adjectiveurinate, verburine, nounvariety, nounvector, nounvein, nounvenom, nounvenomous, adjectiveventricle, nounvertebra, nounvertebrate, nounvivisection, nounwarm-blooded, adjectivewean, verbwildlife, nounwindpipe, nounyolk, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYADJECTIVES/NOUN + period
a period of adjustment performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history) If you are going abroad for an extended period of time, you should consider renting your house out. The gestation period of a horse is about 11 months. The time spent between jobs should not be a period of inactivity. a two-day induction course the initial stages of the disease a long period of time Telephone charges are lower during off-peak periods. food rationing in the immediate post-war years I learned a lot during my short period as a junior reporter. Germany achieved spectacular economic success in a relatively short period of time. sunny periods/spells/intervals (=periods when it is sunny) a transitional period during the switch to the euro
· They had to spend long periods apart.
· He lived for a short period in Manchester.
(=a fairly short length of time)· From May, the site will be open to the public for a limited period.
(=that will not be changed)· A tourist visa allows you to stay for a fixed period.
(=with no fixed end)· The painting had been loaned to the gallery for an indefinite period.
· They studied the behaviour of the ocean during a five year period.
(=a time in which you try something to see if it is good)· We could introduce the system for a trial period.
phrases· Over a period of time, this pressure can damage the fibres of the carpet.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· You must submit a doctor's statement to cover the period of absence beyond the seventh day.
a period of adjustment· He lived there all his life, apart from a brief period during the war.
(=the days around and including Christmas Day)· Most stores need extra staff during the Christmas season.
· an eight-week consultation process
performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history) If you are going abroad for an extended period of time, you should consider renting your house out. (=the period when someone’s character develops) He exposed his children to music throughout their formative years.
He exposed his children to music throughout their formative years. The gestation period of a horse is about 11 months.· a glorious period in English history
· He returned to work after a period of illness.
The time spent between jobs should not be a period of inactivity. a two-day induction course the initial stages of the disease a long period of time (=now, rather than in the past)· In the modern age, television is the main means of mass communication.
· The hospital released him after a period of observation.
Telephone charges are lower during off-peak periods.· The US is in for a painful period of adjustment.
food rationing in the immediate post-war years· The crew had a three hour rest period before their next flight.
I learned a lot during my short period as a junior reporter. Germany achieved spectacular economic success in a relatively short period of time. sunny periods/spells/intervals (=periods when it is sunny)· Over a period of time the students develop their own ideas.
· The major industrial nations are in a period of transition.
a transitional period during the switch to the euro· The election results were followed by a long period of unrest.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· During the brief period of open water in summer temperatures rise 2-3°C in the upper 10 m layer.· A Louisiana statute authorizing a brief period of silent meditation was also challenged by students.· The seizure usually lasts about 1 minute and is typically followed by a brief period of confusion.· Since being stuck in Cork he'd had only two brief periods of leave with her.· Runners set intervals during which they run hard and fast for a brief period, and then recover.· These mains spikes sometime consist of surges of thousands of volts, albeit for very brief periods.· During the brief period I spoke of, we had a second lieutenant take over the platoon.
· There are manifest continuities between the rites of violence in contemporary Britain and earlier periods.· Many of the gains were posted late, following an earlier period of intense volatility.· The Renaissance then can be seen as an addition to the early modern period.· Many couples have reported that they relied heavily on one another during the early period.· Certainly for earlier periods the rarity and high monetary value of items will place them beyond the reach of schools.· The Renaissance is frequently presented as what is truest, best, and most pleasing about the early modern period.· From the early period of tin mining to the 1940s women were often concentrators of minerals.· We are already beyond documentary description of such features in the early Saxon period.
· During the initial period, from summer 1994 to summer 1995, Madrid.· It also established a Special Review Court with powers to review detention orders and to extend the initial 14-day detention period.· The initial period lasts for 20 working days.· If the tank is well-established, however, they will normally find enough microorganisms to keep them going during this initial period.· An initial period of identification is important to a repressed group that has never had adequate self-images.· Would he ever get over this initial shock period?· All these services require substantial management and specialist support beyond the initial setting-up period, which has often proved difficult to provide.
· At the end of the lane, round a chicken-leg turn lay a large haveli of the late Mughal period.· In a cemetery from the Late Cucuteni period in Moldavia excavators found two burials of girls about 9-10 years old.· It also seems likely that he-and the design team-were tempted by the clothes of the later period.· Revenue in the latest nine-month period climbed to $ 53. 3 million from $ 43. 5 million.· These reflect a relatively late period of modest success for the town.· By the late 1930s-the period that Marshak was thinking about-the minimum average was fluctuating between 80 and 83.· The other two churches are less interesting due to alterations and restorations in later periods.· For the latest period, the company cited higher noninterest income and a continuing cost-cutting effort.
· Just one letter from Tyndale survives from his long period in prison.· However, many of the general conclusions from these studies are applicable to systems with longer periods.· Doctors claim their major concern over boxing is the brain damage suffered over long periods.· We were really in combat, and we were shot at nearly daily for what seemed a long period of time.· Drug doses also tend to be higher and given for longer periods.· P would like to see the debt spread over a longer period.· A hysterectomy is a major operation with a long recovery period.· Wear comfortable shoes; you may be doing some walking or standing for long periods of time.
· The Government warned that it would apply only for a short period.· The excess fuel cools the engine - acceptable for short periods in the climb but inefficient and expensive for extended cruise.· Some were from a local technical college and were taken for short periods.· The idea would be to compile over a short period a national register of wealth holdings.· In addition to this decrease in size child bearing is now concentrated into a much shorter period of a woman's life.· At least for the short period of time he expected the combat to last.· Affected fish are dipped in such a solution for a short period and then can be safely returned to the pool.· A staggering challenge in such a short period.
· New political reforms were announced in April 1990, to include the introduction of a three-party system after a one-year transitional period.· These managers were from the transitional period between the Organization Man age and the baby boomer generation.· In communities especially, and after some transitional period in the factories as well.· This is a transitional period between wakefulness and sleep lasting only about three to five minutes.· Only during the transitional period when unemployment is rising will the chain be lengthened somewhat.· The outcome of this transitional period is unknown, but the forces pushing and pulling at various possibilities can be discerned.· The complexity was intended to last only for a transitional period.· Can the transitional period be extended for negotiation between union and employer?
NOUN· In addition, the Boolean techniques show how the relationships differ across shorter moments within the overall time periods that are compared.· Flex ManufacturingSmaller numbers of items can be produced in smaller time periods with smaller equipment.· It is important to remember that a classic type of restraint of trade clause frequently mentions two quite separate time periods.· Industry political action committees contributed $ 23, 500 to Dole in the same time period.· Not really; the time period over which the returns are expected to arrive should not affect the investors' overall requirements.· The time period that funds can be invested is critical in maximizing the returns from investments.· The total return from a security in a future time period is dependent on a series of anticipated and unanticipated events.· Answer guide: The time period for a budget will normally be one year.
· The use of coercion in the transition period.· After the transition period, broadcasters were to return the original spectrum to the government for auction.· The postponement of the conference was cited as a reason for the extension of the transition period.· Britain won an important concession-a 15-year transition period during which the regulation would not apply.· Despite a ten-year transition period, both countries suffered balance of payments problems on entering the Community.· There is inevitably a transition period after the implementation of any major piece of legislation.· For Bukharin, the transition period encompassed two distinct phases.
· The redundancy payments legislation allows employees a four-week trial period in which to make up their minds.· Children have been taken on by the Institute and given trial periods.· And they have warned they are only prepared to leave services as they are for a trial period.· These markets should be deregulated initially for a three-year trial period, said the review.· If you accept the offer of a new job on changed terms, a trial period comes into effect automatically.· Andrew and Wendy plan to work with drug addicts in Hong Kong and they will soon embark on a two-month trial period.· Agents are usually appointed for a trial period at first, with extensions to the contract after that.· Forty four patients with Crohn's disease were examined for eligibility during the trial period.
· If you were disqualified and must pass the driving test again the two year period begins when you pass the test.· During the 10-year period, the average annual return on stock funds of all varieties was 12. 82.· It should also be noted that there is a mileage restriction over the three year period of 12,000 miles a year.· This project investigates the effects of takeovers and mergers which have occurred in the ten year period from 1975.· Hand studied 65 theses on entomology produced within the colleges of the University of London over a five year period.· All debentures are for a 10 year period.· There are differing views about whether three years or a single year period would be better or worse.· These were established in 1948 and awards are made biennially to one or more candidates over a one or two year period.
VERB· They cover the same period of history and yet talk about it in completely different ways.· The responses covered a period of time from 1983 to 1992 and pertained to practices at the time of questioning.· Some customers, however, will receive one bill covering a different period, either longer or shorter than normal.· Obviously, it is not possible in a single chapter to cover the whole 1913-1980 period in any detail.· When possible, a system of internal rotation of staff covering the 24-hour period is desirable.· It covers that period - she began it when they moved to Richmond.· The most comprehensive in terms of social class origins covers the period from 1820 to 1968.· Our study attempts to begin to cover the period of silence of information.
· Does it happen only after an extended period of inactivity?· But many of the adults found excuses to disappear into the lobby for extended periods.· The king extended the period of the trial in anticipation of objections from the Harrisons' enemies.· Most hire firms will, however, extend the period of hire, unless the equipment has been promised to some one else.· It looked as if I was going to be out of commission for another extended period of time.· We are in a honeymoon period, and I believe it is an extended honeymoon period.· The compromise gives new recipients 18 months, with the county option of extending the period to two years.
· There followed a period of over a year when Karl moved aimlessly through a succession of jobs.· The seizure usually lasts about 1 minute and is typically followed by a brief period of confusion.· Outlook for tomorrow and Wednesday: Rain clearing eastern areas, followed by sunny periods and showers from the west.· Many of the gains were posted late, following an earlier period of intense volatility.· Nor did it follow a period of economic and demographic stagnation.· There followed an alarming period in which the carefully contrived economic recovery and social peace created under the Callaghan government disintegrated.· Brain does not exclude brawn; displays of explosive strength can be followed by periods of cerebral calm.· There followed a period of about fifteen years when creative genius became evident, such as the works of William Shakespeare.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1length of time a particular length of time with a beginning and an end: - I'm not giving them any more money, period!
- Properly looked after they can produce several crops a year and remain fertile for centuries without needing a fallow period.
- There are sudden, dramatic leaps in small children's learning, interspersed with long fallow periods when nothing seems to happen.
- River Island women's range has already got party dresses in for the festive season.
- She was furious that the work could not be done during the festive season.
- The Chief Executive's Management Group have agreed that the same approach should be adopted for the festive season 1991/92.
- The food smelled good to her, reflecting the festive holiday preparation.
- We will always be grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked during the festive season, as well as all year round.
- With every good wish for the festive season and the New Year ahead.
- In the interim period the business will still be managed by the vendor.
- In the interim period, we moved to Kent to work at Hildenborough Hall.
- Occasionally, in the interim period while he was still unattached on the side, he talked of consolidating his marriage.
- Scand. will continue in this capacity on behalf of Dalton for an interim period.
- The early Church saw, in the parable, a warning to be faithful in the interim period prior to the Second Coming.
- We have to come to some kind of deal with the trade unions in this complex interim period.
- But some underlying patterning remains, despite the intervening years and the subtle shifts in values and beliefs.
- I wanted to look young when I met my brother, perhaps because I had accomplished nothing in the intervening years.
- In the intervening years, as property taxes ate away at their nest egg, their proposals for other developments fell flat.
- Over the intervening years the inter-action and travelling of these eight aircraft is intricate.
- Recounting the matter in present time-without being returned-the patient is using all the intervening years as buffers against the painful emotion.
- Some time, then, during the intervening years, he had been granted a barony.
- The answer depends, to some degree, on the effectiveness of those who have been active in the intervening years.
- To occupy the intervening months she took a job in a hospital.
- In 1967, he began spending the off season working as an assistant to one of California Gov.
- Q: What do you do in the off season?
- She worked in the store's office during the off season while attending Indiana.
- The remaining truffles are boiled for sterilization and canned for sale as truffles and as truffle juice during the off season.
- Companies using this method will usually reject any project which exceeds their target payback period.
- In other cases a criterion may be needed, and one frequently used is the payback period.
- Many companies still use incredibly short payback periods, often set by financial directors playing a very risk-averse game.
- Research allocations are typically modest and payback periods required tend to be short.
- Second,, it ignores expected cash flows beyond the payback period.
- Table 5. 4 presents estimates of the payback period of conversion options on a typical 200 megawatt plant.
Tomorrow’s weather will be dry with sunny periods.period of His playing improved in a very short period of time. a brief period of silence The drug was tested over a five-week period. They adopted the system for a trial period (=time in which something is tested to see if it works well).2life/history a particular time in someone’s life or in history: the conflict of the Cold War period Van Gogh’s early period the Jurassic period the behaviour of children during the period of adolescence3blood the flow of blood that comes from a woman’s body each month: I was 12 years old when I started my periods.4mark American English the mark (.) used in writing to show the end of a sentence or of an abbreviation SYN full stop British English5school one of the equal parts that the school day is divided into SYN lesson British English: What class do you have first period?period of a double period of Science6sports one of the equal parts that a game is divided into in a sport such as ice hockey: The Bruins scored twice in the first period.7for emphasis period! American English spoken used to emphasize that you have made a decision and that you do not want to discuss the subject any more SYN full stop!: I’m not going, period!COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + perioda long/lengthy period· They had to spend long periods apart.a short/brief period· He lived for a short period in Manchester.a limited period (=a fairly short length of time)· From May, the site will be open to the public for a limited period.a fixed/set period (=that will not be changed)· A tourist visa allows you to stay for a fixed period.an indefinite period (=with no fixed end)· The painting had been loaned to the gallery for an indefinite period.a six month/five year etc period· They studied the behaviour of the ocean during a five year period.a trial period (=a time in which you try something to see if it is good)· We could introduce the system for a trial period.phrasesa period of time· Over a period of time, this pressure can damage the fibres of the carpet.THESAURUSa period in historyperiod a particular time in history, especially one studied as a subject: · the late Victorian period· the interwar period· During that period many people moved from the countryside to the towns.time a period of years, months, days etc: · The 1960s were a time of great social change.· the biggest earthquake in modern times· Verdun was an important city in Roman times.age a long period, especially one that represents a particular stage in the development of civilization or technology: · the industrial age· We are now in the age of the Internet.· the Stone Age (=when people used tools made of stone)era a long period that has a particular character or that is marked by particular events: · We live in an era of breathtaking change.· the post-war era· De Gaulle’s death marked the end of an era.epoch /ˈiːpɒk $ ˈepək/ formal means the same as era, but sounds more formal and important: · We are now entering a new epoch in human history.· the colonial epoch· It was the end of an epoch.period1 nounperiod2 adjective
periodperiod2 adjective EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Decor includes period furniture and contemporary art.
- There was period furniture which looked as if it had always been in place and big log fires.
- They haven't attempted to create period rooms, and they don't have the big architectural framework of our museum.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a period of adjustment performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history) If you are going abroad for an extended period of time, you should consider renting your house out. The gestation period of a horse is about 11 months. The time spent between jobs should not be a period of inactivity. a two-day induction course the initial stages of the disease a long period of time Telephone charges are lower during off-peak periods. food rationing in the immediate post-war years I learned a lot during my short period as a junior reporter. Germany achieved spectacular economic success in a relatively short period of time. sunny periods/spells/intervals (=periods when it is sunny) a transitional period during the switch to the euro
· You must submit a doctor's statement to cover the period of absence beyond the seventh day.
a period of adjustment· He lived there all his life, apart from a brief period during the war.
(=the days around and including Christmas Day)· Most stores need extra staff during the Christmas season.
· an eight-week consultation process
performers dressed in period costume (=the clothes of a period of history) If you are going abroad for an extended period of time, you should consider renting your house out. (=the period when someone’s character develops) He exposed his children to music throughout their formative years.
He exposed his children to music throughout their formative years. The gestation period of a horse is about 11 months.· a glorious period in English history
· He returned to work after a period of illness.
The time spent between jobs should not be a period of inactivity. a two-day induction course the initial stages of the disease a long period of time (=now, rather than in the past)· In the modern age, television is the main means of mass communication.
· The hospital released him after a period of observation.
Telephone charges are lower during off-peak periods.· The US is in for a painful period of adjustment.
food rationing in the immediate post-war years· The crew had a three hour rest period before their next flight.
I learned a lot during my short period as a junior reporter. Germany achieved spectacular economic success in a relatively short period of time. sunny periods/spells/intervals (=periods when it is sunny)· Over a period of time the students develop their own ideas.
· The major industrial nations are in a period of transition.
a transitional period during the switch to the euro· The election results were followed by a long period of unrest.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
period costume/furniture etc clothes, furniture etc in the style of a particular time in history: - All performers in period costume with period music.
- Decor includes period furniture and contemporary art.
- Inside, antiques, family paintings and period furniture enhance the elegance and character inherent in this finely proportioned manor house.
- Plus a Battlefield model and period costume dolls.
- The exhibits are surrounded by period costumes and photographs, and the show is to last until January.
- The marbled staircase leads to 126 rooms and suites filled with period furniture.
- The ranch house, corral and outbuildings have been restored and contain exhibits, photographs and period furniture.
- They filled it with period furniture and even had an antique staircase installed.
- Properly looked after they can produce several crops a year and remain fertile for centuries without needing a fallow period.
- There are sudden, dramatic leaps in small children's learning, interspersed with long fallow periods when nothing seems to happen.
- River Island women's range has already got party dresses in for the festive season.
- She was furious that the work could not be done during the festive season.
- The Chief Executive's Management Group have agreed that the same approach should be adopted for the festive season 1991/92.
- The food smelled good to her, reflecting the festive holiday preparation.
- We will always be grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked during the festive season, as well as all year round.
- With every good wish for the festive season and the New Year ahead.
- In the interim period the business will still be managed by the vendor.
- In the interim period, we moved to Kent to work at Hildenborough Hall.
- Occasionally, in the interim period while he was still unattached on the side, he talked of consolidating his marriage.
- Scand. will continue in this capacity on behalf of Dalton for an interim period.
- The early Church saw, in the parable, a warning to be faithful in the interim period prior to the Second Coming.
- We have to come to some kind of deal with the trade unions in this complex interim period.
- But some underlying patterning remains, despite the intervening years and the subtle shifts in values and beliefs.
- I wanted to look young when I met my brother, perhaps because I had accomplished nothing in the intervening years.
- In the intervening years, as property taxes ate away at their nest egg, their proposals for other developments fell flat.
- Over the intervening years the inter-action and travelling of these eight aircraft is intricate.
- Recounting the matter in present time-without being returned-the patient is using all the intervening years as buffers against the painful emotion.
- Some time, then, during the intervening years, he had been granted a barony.
- The answer depends, to some degree, on the effectiveness of those who have been active in the intervening years.
- To occupy the intervening months she took a job in a hospital.
- In 1967, he began spending the off season working as an assistant to one of California Gov.
- Q: What do you do in the off season?
- She worked in the store's office during the off season while attending Indiana.
- The remaining truffles are boiled for sterilization and canned for sale as truffles and as truffle juice during the off season.
- Companies using this method will usually reject any project which exceeds their target payback period.
- In other cases a criterion may be needed, and one frequently used is the payback period.
- Many companies still use incredibly short payback periods, often set by financial directors playing a very risk-averse game.
- Research allocations are typically modest and payback periods required tend to be short.
- Second,, it ignores expected cash flows beyond the payback period.
- Table 5. 4 presents estimates of the payback period of conversion options on a typical 200 megawatt plant.
actors dressed in period costume