In private
adverb
Without other people present or knowing.
The teacher spoke to the student in private about his grades.
Often appears as...
- speak in private
- meeting in private
adverb
Indicates a situation or action that is hidden from public view.
He always ate his lunch in private.
Often appears as...
- crying in private
- laughing in private
adverb
Without other people present or knowing.
The teacher spoke to the student in private about his grades.
Often appears as...
- speak in private
- meeting in private
adverb
Indicates a situation or action that is hidden from public view.
He always ate his lunch in private.
Often appears as...
- crying in private
- laughing in private
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Private Conversation
Used when someone needs to talk about sensitive or personal topics only between the involved parties.
Can we talk about your report in private after class?
Pro Tip 2/3Confidential Matters
Refers to discussions that should not be shared with others due to privacy or secrecy reasons.
The board members decided the company's future plans in private.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Public
Emphasizes that certain behaviors or actions are reserved for when one is not in the public eye.
She preferred to practice her singing in private.
Pro Tip 1/3Private Conversation
Used when someone needs to talk about sensitive or personal topics only between the involved parties.
Can we talk about your report in private after class?
Pro Tip 2/3Confidential Matters
Refers to discussions that should not be shared with others due to privacy or secrecy reasons.
The board members decided the company's future plans in private.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Public
Emphasizes that certain behaviors or actions are reserved for when one is not in the public eye.
She preferred to practice her singing in private.
Pro Tip 1/3Private Conversation
Used when someone needs to talk about sensitive or personal topics only between the involved parties.
Can we talk about your report in private after class?
Pro Tip 2/3Confidential Matters
Refers to discussions that should not be shared with others due to privacy or secrecy reasons.
The board members decided the company's future plans in private.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Public
Emphasizes that certain behaviors or actions are reserved for when one is not in the public eye.
She preferred to practice her singing in private.
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