available

available
available a‧vail‧a‧ble [əˈveɪləbl] adjective
1. able to be bought, used, seen etc:

• They plan to make the product widely available in vending machines.

• Full-year results aren't yet available.

2. if someone is available, they are not busy and can see or talk to people:

• I'm afraid the chairman isn't available at the moment.

• Are you available for a meeting next Wednesday?

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available UK US /əˈveɪləbl/ adjective
► if something is available, you are able to buy it, own it, or have it: »

Business class is sold out, but there are still a few seats available in first class.

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We will let you know about any available jobs at the branch.

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Portfolio samples and references are available on request.

 make sth available »

The government made available additional funding for clean energy research.

 be/become available for sth »

The new release will become available for purchase in April of next year.

 be/become available to sb »

Access to this website is only available to registered users.

► if someone is available, they have enough time to do something: »

I’m sorry, he’s not available right now. Would you like to leave him a message?

 available for sth »

Are you available Thursday morning for a conference call?

 available to do sth »

I'm busy all this week but I'd be available to meet with you next Monday.

→ Compare UNAVAILABLE(Cf. ↑unavailable)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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