Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense lists, present participle listing, past tense, past participle listed
1. countable noun
A list of things such as names or addresses is a set of them which all belong to a particular category, written down one below the other.
Make a list of the top 10 tasks that you can delegate. [+ of]
There were six names on the list.
...fine wine from the hotel's exhaustive wine list.
Synonyms: inventory, record, listing, series More Synonyms of list
2. See also Civil List, hit list, honours list, laundry list, mailing list, shopping list, waiting list
3. countable noun
A list of things is a set of them that you think of as being in a particular order.
High on the list of public demands is to end military control of broadcasting. [+ of]
I would have thought if they were looking for redundancies I would be last on thelist.
The company joined a long list of failed banks. [+ of]
4. verb
To list several things such as reasons or names means to write or say them one after another, usually in a particular order.
The pupils were asked to list the sports they loved most and hated most. [VERB noun]
Manufacturers must list ingredients in order of the amount used. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: itemize, record, note, enter More Synonyms of list
5. verb
To list something in a particular way means to include it in that way in a list or report.
A medical examiner has listed the deaths as homicides. [VERB noun preposition]
He was not listed under his real name on the residents panel. [V-ed + under]
6. verb
If a company is listed, or if it lists, on a stock exchange, it obtains an official quotation for its shares so that people can buy and sell them.
[business]
It will list on the London Stock Exchange next week with a value of 130 million pounds. [VERB]
[Also VERB noun]
7. verb
In sailing, if something, especially a ship, lists, it leans over to one side.
[technical]
The ship listed again, and she was thrown back across the bunk. [VERB]
Synonyms: lean, tip, heel, incline More Synonyms of list
List is also a noun.
The ship's list was so strong now that almost at once she stumbled.
8. See also listed, listing
More Synonyms of list
list in British English1
(lɪst)
noun
1.
an item-by-item record of names or things, usually written or printed one under the other
2. computing
a linearly ordered data structure
3. be on the danger list
verb
4. (transitive)
to make a list of
5. (transitive)
to include in a list
6. (transitive) British
to declare to be a listed building
7. (transitive) stock exchange
to obtain an official quotation for (a security) so that it may be traded on the recognized market
8. an archaic word for enlist
Derived forms
listable (ˈlistable)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from French, ultimately related to list2; compare Italian lista list of names (earlier: border, strip, as of paper), Old High German līsta border
list in British English2
(lɪst)
verb
1.
(esp of ships) to lean over or cause to lean over to one side
noun
2.
the act or an instance of leaning to one side
Word origin
C17: origin unknown
list in British English3
(lɪst)
noun
1.
a border or edging strip, esp of cloth
2. a less common word for selvage
3.
a strip of bark, sapwood, etc, trimmed from a board or plank
4. another word for fillet (sense 8)
5.
a strip, band, ridge or furrow
6. agriculture
a ridge in ploughed land formed by throwing two furrows together
verb(transitive)
7.
to border with or as if with a list or lists
8. agriculture
to plough (land) so as to form lists
9.
to cut a list from (a board, plank, etc)
Word origin
Old English līst; related to Old High German līsta
list in British English4
(lɪst) archaic
verb
1.
to be pleasing to (a person)
2. (transitive)
to desire or choose
noun
3.
a liking or desire
Word origin
Old English lystan; related to Old High German lusten and Gothic lūston to desire
list in British English5
(lɪst)
verb
an archaic or poetic word for listen
Word origin
Old English hlystan; related to Old Norse hlusta
list in American English1
(lɪst)
noun
1. Obsolete
a narrow strip or border
; specif.,
a.
a strip of cloth
b.
a stripe of color
c.
a boundary
2.
a.
a narrow strip of wood, esp. sapwood, trimmed from the edge of a board
b.
listel
3.
the selvage of cloth
4.
a series of names, words, numbers, etc. set forth in order; catalog, roll, etc.
5. US
a ridge of earth between two furrows
6.
list price
lists
verb transitive
7. Obsolete
to edge with, or arrange in, stripes or bands
8.
a.
to set forth (a series of names, items, etc.) in order
b.
to enter (a name, item, etc.) in a list, directory, catalog, etc.
9. US
to plow (ground) or plant (corn) with a lister
10.
to trim a strip of wood, esp. sapwood, from the edge of (a board)
11. Finance
to admit (a stock, option, etc.) for trading on an exchange
verb intransitive
12. US
to plow with a lister
13.
to be listed for sale, as in a catalog (at the price specified)
14. Archaic
to enlist in the armed forces
SYNONYMY NOTE: list1, the broadest in scope of these terms, applies to a series of items of any kind,no matter what the arrangement or purpose; , catalog implies methodical arrangement, usually alphabetical, and is used of lists of articlesfor sale or on exhibit, library card files, etc.; an , inventory is an itemized list of goods, property, etc., especially one made annually in business;a , register is a book, etc. in which names, events, or other items are formally or officiallyrecorded [a register of voters]; a roll is an official list of the members of an organization, especially as used for checkingattendance
Word origin
ME liste, merging < OE, a hem, border & Anglo-Fr < OFr < Gmc *lista, akin to Ger leiste < IE base *leizd-, edge, border > L lira, line, furrow, Alb leth, the raised border of a plot of ground, wall; (sense 4) from the idea of a narrowslip of paper
list in American English2
(lɪst)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
1.
to tilt to one side, as a ship
noun
2.
a tilting or inclining to one side
Word origin
prob. specialized use of list3
list in American English3
(lɪst)
verb transitive
1. Archaic
to be pleasing to; suit
verb intransitive
2. Archaic
to wish; like; choose
noun
3. Archaic
a craving, desire, or inclination
Word origin
ME listen < OE lystan < base of lust, desire, appetite: see lust
list in American English4
(lɪst)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
Archaic
to listen (to)
Word origin
ME listen < OE hlystan < base of hlyst, hearing, akin to Ger lauschen, dial. laustern < IE base *leu-, to hear > L cluere, to be called
More idioms containing
list
a hit list
a laundry list
a shopping list
COBUILD Collocations
list
detailed list
extensive list
impressive list
Examples of 'list' in a sentence
list
The government will published a list setting out which vehicles should be covered by the specialist policies.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Banks must ensure that they do not provide services to people on official sanctions lists.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The agency has put together a list of recommendations around legal compliance and cost reduction.
Computing (2010)
Try growing them alongside some of the plants listed below.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But a stay makes it extra special and you can both make the most of the extensive wine list this way.
The Sun (2016)
If you are struggling, the answers are listed below.
The Sun (2016)
There's an extensive wine list for those planning a leisurely lunch.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The list does not include keepers, they were the bane of my life so we can keep that list for another time.
The Sun (2016)
It's listed as one of the models that's a fire risk.
The Sun (2016)
They were then set a list of tasks.
Rutherford, Ward Celtic Mythology (1987)
They both had full lists by the end of the morning.
The Sun (2014)
The guest list is something else too.
The Sun (2015)
Then check the full list of hotels at the sun.
The Sun (2012)
Their names are listed side by side.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Most pastors went on to list two more.
Christianity Today (2000)
Then we make a list together of what food shopping needs doing.
The Sun (2012)
You can also list one bedroom and studio flats.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Public records have her listed under four aliases.
The Sun (2016)
The main bulletin board displays lists and lists of daily practice and rehearsal schedules.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was also placed on an official list of universities at risk of financial failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Their addresses and telephone numbers are included in the list of other organizations.
Perring, Franklyn A Guide to Britain's Conservation Heritage (1991)
When the lifeboats were lowered the ship was listing too heavily for many to be released.
The Sun (2012)
The wine list is not bad either.
The Sun (2009)
There was a set list of six tunes which included three which are rarely heard.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The list is endless and makes for depressing reading.
The Sun (2015)
It was not something we listed but we spoke to the underwriters and got them covered.
The Sun (2008)
Check out the full hotel list online.
The Sun (2011)
Most of the answers to their precise contents are listed on the sides of the packets.
Smith, Drew Food Watch (1994)
There were some outstanding nominees on the list and any one of those people would have done a great job.
The Sun (2012)
In other languages
list
British English: list /lɪst/ NOUN
A list is a set of things which all belong to a particular category, written down one below the other.
On the shopping list are chicken, lamb, and fish.
American English: list
Arabic: قَائِمَةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: lista
Chinese: 清单
Croatian: popis
Czech: seznam
Danish: liste
Dutch: lijst
European Spanish: lista
Finnish: lista
French: liste
German: Liste
Greek: κατάλογος
Italian: lista
Japanese: 一覧表
Korean: 목록
Norwegian: liste
Polish: spis
European Portuguese: lista
Romanian: listă
Russian: список
Latin American Spanish: lista
Swedish: lista
Thai: รายการ
Turkish: liste
Ukrainian: перелік
Vietnamese: danh sách
British English: list /lɪst/ VERB
To list a set of things means to write them or say them one after another, usually in a particular order.
Concerts are listed by date, then by city.
American English: list
Arabic: يُعِدُّ الْقَائْمَة
Brazilian Portuguese: listar
Chinese: 列出
Croatian: popisati
Czech: sepsat
Danish: opføre
Dutch: vermelden
European Spanish: enumerar
Finnish: luetella
French: énumérer
German: auflisten
Greek: καταρτίζω κατάλογο
Italian: elencare
Japanese: 一覧表を作る
Korean: 목록에 기재하다
Norwegian: føre opp
Polish: spisać
European Portuguese: listar
Romanian: a lista
Russian: составлять список
Latin American Spanish: enumerar
Swedish: räkna upp
Thai: ลงรายการ
Turkish: listelemek
Ukrainian: складати перелік
Vietnamese: liệt kê
Chinese translation of 'list'
list
(lɪst)
n(c)
单(單)子 (dānzi) (个(個), gè)
⇒ There were six names on the list.单子上有6个名字。 (Dānzi shang yǒu liù gè míngzi.)
vt
(= record)[person]列出 (lièchū)
⇒ The pupils listed their favourite sports.小学生们把他们最喜好的运动列了出来。 (Xiǎoxuéshēngmen bǎ tāmen zuì xǐhào de yùndòng lièle chūlái.)
(= show)[document, label]标(標)明 (biāomíng)
⇒ There was a label on each case listing its contents.每个箱子都有一个标签标明箱内东西。 (Měigè xiāngzi dōu yǒu yī gè biāoqiān biāomíng xiāng nèi dōngxi.)
(Comput) 列出 (lièchū)
⇒ Have you tried listing your other directories?你有没有试着把其他的目录列出来？ (Nǐ yǒu méi yǒu shìzhe bǎ qítā de mùlù liè chūlái?)
(= include on list) 列在 ... 之内(內) (liè zài ... zhī nèi)
⇒ He is not listed in the phone book.他的名字没列在电话簿内。 (Tā de míngzi méi liè zài diànhuàbù nèi.)
vi
[ship]倾(傾)斜 (qīngxié)
All related terms of 'list'
wine list
酒水单(單) jiǔshuǐdān [ 张(張) zhāng ]
price list
价(價)目表 jiàmùbiǎo [ 个(個) gè ]
mailing list
邮(郵)寄名单(單) yóujì míngdān
shopping list
( for purchases ) 购(購)物单(單) gòuwùdān [ 张(張) zhāng ]
waiting list
等候者名单(單) děnghòuzhě míngdān [ 份 fèn ]
at the top of the list
居于(於)榜首 jū yú bǎngshǒu
economic reform is high on our agenda or list
经(經)济(濟)改革是我们(們)的日程表上非常重要的问(問)题(題) jīngjì gǎigé shì wǒmen de rìchéngbiǎo shang fēicháng zhòngyào de wèntí