present

present pre‧sent [prɪˈzent] verb [transitive]

1. to make a speech introducing an idea, plan etc to be considered:

• a lack of evidence presented by prosecutors

present something to somebody

• The company has until July to restructure its debt and present an operating plan to its creditors.

2. to produce a document, such as a ticket or pass, for an official to check:

• When a shopper presents a supermarket ID card, the purchases can be linked to his or her name and address.

present something to somebody

• To receive care, every patient will need to present a health insurance card to the hospital or doctor.

3. if something presents an opportunity, advantage, problem etc, it creates it:

• With interest rates slightly above 8%, the securities present an attractive alternative to stocks.

• Microsoft's Windows presents the most formidable technical challenge ever to the Macintosh.

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present UK US /prɪˈzent/ verb [T]

► to offer your thoughts, ideas, plans, etc., to others for them to consider: »

He will present a detailed explanation of the new sales campaign at the next meeting.

► to give a bill, cheque, document, etc., to someone: »

Today a store scans your goods, and you simply present your credit card and sign your name.

present sb with sth »

Organizers presented her with a check for $25,000.

present sth to sb »

We presented our passports to the customs officer.

► if someone or something presents a problem, opportunity, etc., they create it: »

The shake-out in bank shares may well have presented an opportunity for bargain hunters.

be presented with sth »

He was presented with a tough choice.