case1 nouncase2 verb
casecase1 /keɪs/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
WORD ORIGINcase1
Origin:
1-5, 7-16 1200-1300 Old French cas, from Latin casus ‘fall, chance’, from cadere ‘to fall’6 1200-1300 Old North French casse, from Latin capsa ‘box, case’, from capere ‘to take’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "It's supposed to rain tomorrow." "Well, in that case, we won't go."
- 72-hour airport visas can be extended, but decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
- a court case
- Doctors have often achieved amazing results, as in the case of 11-year-old Jason.
- In cases like this, the company has to be sold off to someone who can cope with the debt.
- In my case, when I started teaching I enjoyed it right away.
- In one case a man was charged $2000 for a simple medical check-up.
- In some cases, mail carriers could not get to mailboxes surrounded by plowed snow.
- In some cases, prices had gone up by 38 cents a gallon.
- Mathers called it the worst multiple murder case in the city's history.
- Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
- Seat belts are supposed to prevent serious injury, but they didn't work in my case.
- The exhibits were all in glass cases.
- The law limits work in underground mines to eight hours per day, except in cases of emergency.
- There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.
- There were several food poisoning cases following the church picnic.
- They lost their case in the High Court and had to pay damages.
- Convictions in criminal cases are pronounced by the courts, yet to a large extent they are the product of police action.
- Government sources said they would not remove the right to early retirement from genuine cases.
- In any case, Mr Collor has only one week before the election on December 17, to put this message across.
- In Britain's case this requires a specific Act of Parliament.
- In some cases, lots are made up of hundreds or even thousands of copies of the same item.
- In this case it was not contended that the appellant had not acted dishonestly.
- She did not have remotely enough at the moment to make any kind of case.
- Smaller pillows with decorative cases range from about $ 30 to $ 60.
THESAURUS
something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.
an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.
something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).
what you say when giving examples used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.
used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.
written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.
especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.
spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.
used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.
an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.
something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).
what you say when giving examples used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.
used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.
written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.
especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.
spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.
used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
a process in which the police or another organization try to find out the truth about a crime or accident: · Following a major police investigation, two men were arrested.· The investigation into the causes of the air crash are continuing.
an official process to find out why something happened, which usually takes several months or years: · Local people are calling for an inquiry into the accident.· An independent inquiry found serious shortcomings at the children’s home.
a matter that police or officials are trying to find out information about, especially so that it can be dealt with in a court of law: · The case has never been solved.· The police say it is one of the most puzzling cases they have had to deal with.
an investigation in which many questions are asked to find out the truth about something – used especially in journalism: · The TV show featured a probe into charges charged by high street banks.
a legal investigation to find out why someone died: · The inquest heard that Mr Swan was poisoned.
a process in which people are asked questions in order to find out about their opinions or about their behaviour: · They did a survey to find out the most popular pop star.· Based on a survey of 250 companies, the report says that ‘ over two thirds of companies expect operating costs to increase as a result of addressing environmental issues.
British English a medical examination of a dead person’s body, to find out why that person died: · If she died of a drug overdose, it would show up in the autopsy.
Longman Language Activatorthe parts of the legal process a legal process in a court, in which people try out find out whether or not someone is guilty of a crime: · The trial is due to take place next month at Wood Green Crown Court.be on trial (for something) (=to be judged in a court): · A man from Seattle is on trial for the murder.go on trial (=to begin being judged in a court): · A man was due to go on trial at Liverpool Crown Court later today accused of murdering his wife.awaiting trial (=to be waiting for your trial to start): · Drake is in a federal prison in Houston, awaiting trial on charges of cocaine trafficking.face trial (=wait for your trial to start): · Perelli faces trial later in the year on corruption and perjury charges.murder/rape/robbery etc trial: · On Tuesday, a judge rejected requests to televise the murder trial of Robert Caine.
a particular crime or legal problem that is judged in court: · They lost their case in the High Court and had to pay damages.murder/robbery/rape etc case: · Mathers called it the worst multiple murder case in the city's history.
an official statement made by the police, saying someone has done something illegal: criminal charges (=official statements saying that someone has done something illegal): · Criminal charges were filed in October against Sorvino by the District Attorney's office.file charges (against somebody) (=start a legal process against someone): · On Tuesday, the police officially filed charges against Jeffers.murder/burglary/rape etc charges: · San Francisco police have arrested a 39-year-old man on murder charges.
the information, objects, documents etc that are used in a court to help to prove what really happened in a legal case: · Prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to convict Smith.· The government's case was based on evidence gathered over a two-year investigation.· The evidence proves clearly and beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.piece of evidence: · The most important piece of evidence, the murder weapon, has not been found.give evidence (=tell a court what you know about a crime): · His former girlfriend was called to give evidence.give evidence against somebody (=tell the court things that help to prove someone is guilty): · Husbands and wives cannot be forced to give evidence against each other.
the decision that a judge or jury makes about whether someone is guilty of a crime or not: guilty/not guilty verdict: · The jury's not guilty verdict was criticized all over the country.reach a verdict (=finally decide whether someone is guilty or not): · Jurors were unable to reach a verdict after deliberating two hours Friday afternoon.return/hand down a verdict (=officially say whether someone is guilty or not): · The judge will hand down a verdict in January, the newspaper reported.
the official punishment that someone is given by a judge when a court decides that they are guilty of a crime, especially a period of time in prison: a 7 year/6 month etc sentence (=when someone has to go to prison for 7 years, 6 months etc): · Neale is finishing a three-month sentence for petty theft.maximum/minimum sentence (=the longest or shortest time that someone can be sent to prison for a crime): · If convicted of the charges against him, Blackburn could receive a maximum sentence of 30 years.pass sentence (=officially say what a criminal's punishment will be): · Judge Evans will pass sentence on the three men tomorrow.life sentence (=when someone is sent to prison for a very long time or for the rest of their life): · Croy is currently serving a life sentence for the 1992 rape and murder of an Iowa woman.death sentence (=when the punishment is death): · Richardson was convicted of murder and given a death sentence.
a typical example of something something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.example of: · The church is an interesting example of the Gothic style.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso's work in his Blue Period.give an example: · Attitude problems? Can you give me an example?a good/typical/classic example: · Some activities are too expensive for poorer children to take part in. Horseriding is a good example.· Max is a classic example of a man who can't control his ambition.a prime example (=an example of something or someone you do not like): · Hitler, Mussolini, Franco: all prime examples of men hungry for power.a shining example (=an example of something you admire): · The school is a shining example of what parent-teacher co-operation can achieve.
an example of something that happens, especially something bad: case of: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.in one case/in some cases/in every case: · In one case a man was charged $2000 for a simple medical check-up.a classic case (=a very typical case): · Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.in somebody's case: · Seat belts are supposed to prevent serious injury, but they didn't work in my case.
an example of a particular kind of situation or event: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.instance of: · Another instance of Charles's outspokenness was his attack on his sister's choice of husband.in some instances: · The grey suit has been replaced in some instances with pink trousers and sandals.
if a particular person, situation, or type of behaviour exemplifies something, it is a typical example of it: · This court exemplifies the values of fairness and justice.· The modern spirit of revolt was best exemplified by the work of Kafka and Freud.
ways of saying 'if' · If you do that again I'll hit you.· Do you think I'd be here if I had a choice?· I know I look tired. So would you if you had this house, a husband, and three children to look after.if you like/want · I have a drill. If you like, you can borrow it.if so formal (=if this is true) · I believe you sell video cameras. If so, please would you send me a price list?if necessary/possible (=if it is necessary or possible) · We're prepared to work all through the night if necessary.· Use live natural yoghurt, full-fat if possible.if taken/used/needed etc · If taken in small doses, the drug has no harmful effects.
formal use this when something might happen in the future but it is not likely: · We've planned everything very carefully, but should there be any problems, contact me immediately.· Should you ever find yourself in Oxford, I'm sure Uncle Eric would be glad to see you.
formal use this when you are saying what the result would have been if things had happened differently in the past: · Had I known earlier that you wanted to join the team, I'd have put your name on the list.· My horse would have won had he not fallen at the final fence.
use this when something will still happen if a situation changes or if there is a problem: · He's going to buy the farm even if they raise the price.· Even if the government survives this crisis, they still face enormous problems.· You should always exercise -- even if it's only 10 minutes a day.
use this to say that something is done because something else might happen or be true: · I'll take an umbrella in case it rains.· In case you missed the first episode, here is the story so far.· In case you were thinking I'd lend you any money, I'll tell you now -- I won't!just in case: · I'm sure they haven't forgotten but let's send them a reminder just in case.
formal use this when you are saying what will be done if at any time there is a serious problem, an accident etc - used especially in official notices, plans, or instructions: · Britain agreed to support the US in the event of war.· The plan outlines emergency procedures in the event of a major accident.in the unlikely event of (=if something unlikely happens): · In the unlikely event of a burglar entering the building, the alarm system will be activated.
written used especially in official notices and instructions to tell people what to do if something unpleasant or unexpected happens: · In case of fire, leave the building by the nearest exit.· It is illegal to park on the hard shoulder except in case of emergency.
your personal situation the situation you are in, for example how much money you earn, where you live, whether you are married or have children etc: · For most refugees, the situation is pretty hopeless.· In your situation, I would have done exactly the same thing.· The proper investment balance depends on each investor's situation.
your personal situation, for example how much money you earn, where you live, whether you are married or have children etc - used especially in official contexts: · The organization provides aid to people in desperate circumstances.· Please contact your Social Security office if there is any change in your circumstances.
the situation that someone is in, especially a difficult or embarrassing situation that restricts what they can do: · In her position, I'm not sure what I'd do.the position of somebody: · Few rich people can really appreciate the position of the single mother living on welfare.put somebody in an awkward/difficult/embarrassing etc position: · Ed asked me to lie for him to help save his job, which put me in a very awkward position.
a particular person's or group's situation - use this especially to compare one situation with others to show how they are similar or different: in somebody's case: · In my case, when I started teaching I enjoyed it right away.in the case of: · Doctors have often achieved amazing results, as in the case of 11-year-old Jason.case-by-case (=considering each person's situation separately): · 72-hour airport visas can be extended, but decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
especially written a very difficult, unpleasant, or dangerous situation that is difficult to escape from: · Roy was sympathetic to her plight and offered to help her look for her daughter.the plight of: · His chief concern is the plight of kids growing up in the ghettoes.
what is happening in a particular place or at a particular time the combination of all the things that are happening in a particular place and at a particular time, especially when this is causing problems: · I tried to explain the situation to my boss.· With no rain for six months, the situation in the region was becoming desperate.· The economic situation in the US is getting better.· The news of more stock market losses could make the difficult economic situation worse.in a situation: · If you are ever in a situation where someone starts shooting, drop to the ground.· In the present situation, I don't think it would be a good idea to try to sell your house.
the situation at a particular time, which influences what people do, what they decide, and what can happen: the circumstances: · TV cameras are sometimes allowed in the courts, but it depends on the circumstances.in the circumstances (=because of the circumstances): · We don't normally allow people in after 8 pm, but in the circumstances we'll make an exception.in some/certain/normal etc circumstances: · An applicant's age may be taken into consideration in some circumstances.under some/the/certain etc circumstances: · Under normal circumstances I would never have left the children with a stranger.
especially spoken, informal the general situation that exists, especially the way it affects people's lives: · Don't worry! Things can't get any worse.· Things haven't changed much since I wrote to you last.· Now that we have kids, things are really different.
a particular situation - use this especially when you are comparing one situation with others to show how they are similar or different: · In cases like this, the company has to be sold off to someone who can cope with the debt. in cases of: · The law limits work in underground mines to eight hours per day, except in cases of emergency.in this/that case: · "It's supposed to rain tomorrow." "Well, in that case, we won't go."in some/a few/many cases: · In some cases, mail carriers could not get to mailboxes surrounded by plowed snow.
use this especially to ask or say what is happening in a situation: · Nobody could tell her what was going on.· I've been waiting here for nearly two hours! Does anyone know what's going on?· What's going on? Why won't you talk to me?
all the things that affect the way people live or work, such as a country's economic situation, whether people have enough food, the places they live in etc: · Conditions in the city are getting rapidly worse.· How can people live in such dreadful conditions?· Employees are demanding better working conditions and higher wages.· a study into the social conditions of the nineteenth century
an unsatisfactory, disappointing, or unusual situation that causes a lot of problems: · Crisis has always been the normal state of affairs in our country's politics. sorry/sad state of affairs (=bad state of affairs): · It's a sad state of affairs when a leader can't take the time to address the true problems facing his country.
British what is happening now in a situation that is still developing and is likely to change - use this especially in business and political contexts: · Every four weeks we get a briefing from the managers, giving us the state of play.· The current state of play in Anglo-French relations is best characterized as "cautious cooperation".
a situation that could possibly happen but has not happened yet - use this especially when you are discussing what might happen: · Under the most hopeful scenario, it will take 20 years to clean up the mess.worst-case/nightmare scenario (=the worst possible situation): · In a worst-case scenario all life on the planet would be wiped out by a nuclear war.· This is every politician's nightmare scenario.
all the things that influence the way you live, work, and develop, such as the physical conditions you live in and the people around you: · Do girls learn better in an all-female environment?· I didn't feel that the neighborhood was a very safe environment for kids.working/home environment: · We have tried to create a working environment in which everyone can develop their skills.
the economic, social, and political situation that exists at a particular time - use this especially when you are discussing what can be done or what people believe at that time: · In today's political climate the return of communism seems impossible.· Hopefully, when the financial climate gets better we'll be able to take on more workers.climate of hostility/distrust etc: · The revelations of corruption have led to a climate of distrust in the capital.climate of opinion (=what people generally think): · The climate of opinion on the sensitive topic of euthanasia is changing gradually.
the way something such as a family, company, or country is arranged, especially a way that you do not understand or do not approve of: · They're divorced, but they're still living in the same house - it seems like a strange set-up to me.· It's an impressive set-up. The foundation brings in half a million dollars a day.
when something is true something that is true is based on real facts and was not invented or imagined: · Everything I have told you is true.· At first I couldn't believe it was really true.· The movie is based on a true story.· If the rumours are true, we may all have a new boss by the end of the month.it is true (that): · It's true that our schools have suffered in the past from a lack of funding, but we are changing that.
to be true: · There's no way I can do any more work than I do now, and that's the truth.· We think that what she says is the truth -- she probably didn't intend to steal the money.
use this to say that something that is true about one person or group is also true about another one: · We encourage the kids in the program to work together, and the same thing goes for the adults too.· There are some bad teachers in state schools, but the same thing goes for private schools as well.
use this to emphasize that something is definitely true: it is a fact that: · It is a fact that more children in this country die in road accidents than from any other cause.
if a situation is the case , that is the way the situation truly is: it is the case that: · It used to be the case that British industry was plagued by strikes, but this is no longer true.as is often/usually the case: · The doctor prescribed drugs for the child, as is often the case with this illness.· He thinks I'm complaining about nothing, but that's just not the case.
a truthful answer or statement contains no lies: · Our citizens have a right to expect truthful reports from their government.· Justice Department officials who reviewed his statement found it to be truthful.
descriptions, information, or numbers that are accurate are based on facts, do not contain mistakes, and tell you exactly what is happening: · Greene gives a remarkably accurate description of life in Saigon in the early '50s.· I think your assessment of the current economic situation is pretty accurate.
ideas that are valid are based on what is true and reasonable, and should be accepted or considered seriously: · This may not be a valid conclusion - we haven't tested it thoroughly yet.· Many of Rousseau's ideas are just as valid today as they were in the 18th century.· The government still hasn't produced a valid argument in favour of its policies on immigration.
a typical person or thing · With his shorts and camera around his neck, he looked like a typical tourist. · "Is there a typical New York breakfast?" "Bagels and coffee." · On a typical day, the president receives more than 4,500 letters.· a typical American diner, with twangy-voiced waitresses and vinyl boothstypical of · This painting is typical of Manet's portraits of Morisot - a beautiful woman, gazing sadly out at the viewer.
formal someone or something that is representative of the group that they belong to is typical of it, and shows what the others in the group are like: representative of: · These paintings are representative of the kind of work being done by young artists nowadays.· Would you say that his views were representative of the majority of French voters?representative sample: · For our survey we asked a representative sample of voters to give us their opinions.
the archetypal person or thing is the most typical example of that kind of person or thing, and has all their most important qualities: · Indiana Jones is the archetypal adventure hero.· the archetypal pushy Hollywood mother
a classic example of something is a very typical and very good example of it: classic of: · The misunderstanding was nobody's fault and was a classic example of bad communication.· The invention of the X-ray was a classic case of discovering something by accident.· She made the classic mistake of trying to drive away without releasing the hand brake.
a situation in which things happen in a very typical and expected way: textbook case/example of: · The Apple Computer company was a textbook case for business schools about how two guys working out of a garage could change the world.· This is a textbook example of how Hollywood undermines its best ideas, by insisting on happy endings, even when they are completely implausible.
a fixed idea which most people have in their minds about what people of a particular type or from a particular country are like, but which is not actually true: · The film is full of stereotypes: a stupid blonde, a fat American tourist, and a gay man with huge muscles.stereotype of: · Charles quite plainly did not fit the stereotype of a successful, high powered businessman.racial/sexual stereotype: · They rejected the sexual stereotype of blue for a boy and pink for a girl, and dressed their baby in other colors instead.· the racial stereotype of Asian girls as quiet and hard-working
when what someone says is not true: it's/that's not true · "No one ever helps me." "That's not true."· You're believing what Mike's saying and it's just not true, he doesn't have a clue what's happening.it is not true that · It is not true that all women want to go out to work.
not true. Untrue is more formal than not true: · The report has proven this information to be untrue.it is untrue that: · It is untrue that the college broke the terms of the contract.completely/totally/absolutely/simply untrue: · The interviewer made it sound like I thought it was okay to hit a woman, which is totally untrue.
not true or not correct: · He gave a false name and address to the police.· The article gives a totally false impression of life in Russia today.· Decide whether these statements are true or false.· Her claims of being able to recall past lives were later proved false.
if what someone says or believes is happening is not the case , it is not happening and what they say or believe is not true: · Recent reports suggest that violent crime is increasing, but this is simply not the case.· People think if kids are aware of a particular brand or ad campaign, they'll buy the product, but that's not the case.
if there is no truth in or to something that has been said or written, it is completely untrue: · There is no truth in the rumour that Collins and his wife are about to divorce.· Robinson says there is no truth to the reports that he is ready to resign.
misleading information or statements make people believe something that is not true, especially by not giving them all the facts: · The holiday brochure is deliberately misleading, because the hotels it shows are not the ones you actually stay in.· These statistics give a misleading impression of what is happening to the economy.
if an explanation, story etc does not ring true , it does not seem to be true even though you are not quite sure why you think it is untrue: · There was something odd about her story, something that didn't ring true.· One of the jurors said that Hill's explanation just didn't ring true.
: trumped-up charge/accusation/case etc something someone says, a legal case etc that is false and has been invented, especially in order to harm someone else for political purposes: · He had been arrested by the secret police on trumped-up charges of spying.· Zola believed that the case against Dreyfus was trumped-up and utterly false.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 7aADJECTIVES/NOUN + case
She argued the case for changing the law. The researchers put forward a well-argued case for banning the drug. In borderline cases, the student’s coursework is considered, as well as exam grades. Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them. a cogent argument for banning the drug This new evidence could help detectives to crack the case. The National Lottery provides extra money for deserving causes. an extreme case of cruelty Oh, James, you really are a hopeless case (=it seems impossible to change your behaviour)! Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. a mild case of food poisoning The police arrested someone, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case. You’d better pack your bags. We’re leaving in an hour. Residents successfully pleaded their case at a council meeting. the possessive pronouns ‘ours’ and ‘mine’ attempts to reopen the issue of the power station’s future The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product. Mr Stevens’ appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence. The case (=reasons for doing something) for better public transport is unanswerable. a watershed case on pension rights She may have missed the train, in which case (=if this has happened) she won’t arrive for another hour.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· There was a lot of publicity surrounding the court case.
· He had been a witness in a murder case.
(=against someone who has written a bad statement about someone else)· damages awarded by juries in libel cases
· It was the longest and most expensive criminal case in US history.
(=not a criminal case)· He is involved with civil cases, not criminal ones.
(=one that will establish a principle for the first time)· If the dispute goes to court it could be an important test case.
(=one that established a principle for the first time)· a landmark case about copyright protection for computer software
(=one that gets a lot of attention)· a defense lawyer who has handled some high-profile cases
verbs· There was not enough evidence to bring a case against him.
(=listen to the evidence before making a judgment)· The case will be heard by a federal judge.
(=be successful or unsuccessful in proving someone guilty or not guilty)· Lomax was a brilliant lawyer who had never lost a case.
(=end it finally)· He paid a $15,000 fine to settle the case.
(=stop it for a short time)· The case was adjourned until next month for further reports.
(=officially stop it from continuing)· The case was thrown out by New York state’s highest court.
(=not continue with it)· The case was dropped because of a lack of evidence.
· When the case finally came to court, they were found not guilty.
· By the time her case went to trial, her story had changed.
· The case came before the federal courts.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She argued the case for changing the law. The researchers put forward a well-argued case for banning the drug.· She had to attend court as a witness in an assault case.
In borderline cases, the student’s coursework is considered, as well as exam grades. (=for carrying a camera in)· A camera case is essential for protecting your camera.
(=a small case for carrying cigarettes in)
Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them. a cogent argument for banning the drug (=a problem or crime that is dealt with in a court of law)· a recent court case involving the death of a baby
· The case came to court 21 months later.
· The county court will hear the case next month.
(=stops dealing with it for a period of time)· The court adjourned the trial until June 21st.
This new evidence could help detectives to crack the case.· The crown court usually deals with criminal cases.
The National Lottery provides extra money for deserving causes. (=small cupboard with a glass front)· There was a display case full of medals.
(=a legal case dealing with a divorce)· It was the biggest divorce case that an English court has dealt with.
(=stop the legal process of trying to prove someone is guilty)· Both men have been released and the charges have been dropped.
(=if there is an emergency)· The fire-exit doors should only be opened in case of emergency.
· In the 1950s, some working class students went on to university, but these were exceptional cases.
an extreme case of cruelty Oh, James, you really are a hopeless case (=it seems impossible to change your behaviour)! (=when people think that someone is a different person, especially with the result that they are accused of something that they did not do)· The defendant claimed he’d been arrested in a case of mistaken identity.
Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. (=law based on previous court cases)· There is little case law covering this issue.
(=a court case against someone for libel)
a mild case of food poisoning The police arrested someone, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. (=notes that a doctor, social worker etc makes about someone)· The researchers looked at the case notes of 500 patients with this type of cancer.
· People believe the Sun moved around the Earth, but Copernicus showed that the opposite was the case.
To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case. You’d better pack your bags. We’re leaving in an hour. Residents successfully pleaded their case at a council meeting. the possessive pronouns ‘ours’ and ‘mine’· The state had failed to prove its case.
· He wanted to put his case to the full committee.
attempts to reopen the issue of the power station’s future· Take the sad case of Gary Marsh, who was badly injured during a match.
(=the worst thing that might happen)· The worst-case scenario is that it is already too late to do anything about global warming.
· The city will pay $875,000 to settle the lawsuit.
(=of a medical condition)· Hospitalization is necessary in severe cases.
· The crime was never solved.
The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product.· If the case ever went to trial, he would probably lose.
Mr Stevens’ appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence. The case (=reasons for doing something) for better public transport is unanswerable. a watershed case on pension rights She may have missed the train, in which case (=if this has happened) she won’t arrive for another hour.· In certain cases the value is left out, perhaps pending further enquiry.· In certain cases, the organization bears little blame for finding itself in such straits.· Because the indemnity basis may produce unfair results in certain cases.· Indeed, although regulatory offences in the abstract may be regarded as of minor consequence they may in certain cases have drastic results.· Two is the obvious number, but in certain circumstances a case could be made for one prisoner or three prisoners.· In certain cases its cells undergo changes, which in time can lead to cancer.· Also, the pope might claim the settlement of certain cases, the dispensations and the final decisions.· In certain cases individual businessmen had considerable success in setting companies on more prosperous paths.
· But shortly after the trial the twin's parents announced that they were considering pursuing a civil case for damages.· The civil case also was looming, filed by six former altar boys against Llanos and the archdiocese.· Such cases could be met by adopting for civil cases a procedure similar to the Attorney-General's reference in criminal proceedings.· On June 3, the court ruled by 6:3 that lawyers in civil cases could not exclude potential jurors because of their race.· The Bennis case was the first civil forfeiture case on record involving prostitution in Wayne County, where Detroit is located.· In 1988 there were 144 petitions for leave to appeal in civil cases.· The hell can you do in a civil case?
· Convictions in criminal cases are pronounced by the courts, yet to a large extent they are the product of police action.· Yet even in the criminal case, modern juries are placed under the severest restraints by judges.· The Crown Court is presided over by a judge or a recorder and it hears the more serious criminal cases.· The Cosby family has to suffer because of the perceived sins of the jurors in the Simpson criminal case?· The criminal case against Mr Sole is still pending.· Federal authorities have tried to put together a criminal case against Zimmermann ever since.· This is usually alongside a lawyer from the children's panel, rather than one with experience in criminal cases.· He did not testify in the criminal case.
· In extreme cases, the seat may be worn.· In extreme cases, it can affect our whole career progress.· In the extreme case where the aggregate supply curve is vertical, the increased money supply will simply lead to higher prices.· Then the militia, or the U. S. Army, in extreme cases, would enforce the injunction.· Indeed, characteristics of some of the extreme cases are: Failure to tell others what the goals are.· An extreme case of organizational self-defeat and its consequences?· In extreme cases you could even face prosecution.· Sugar addicts gain weight, rot their teeth, and in extreme cases may even develop diabetes.
· Suppose, in a particular case, 25 are required.· In this particular case, we felt that the documentation did not adequately stress the point.· To discover how to find the component values of a synthesised high-pass filter, consider the particular case of a second-order type.· In this particular case Abraham is at a very distinct disadvantage.· However, it is important to appreciate that any particular case of regulation seldom arises with just a single aim.· The Prime Minister I am not aware of the particular cases to which my hon. Friend draws attention.· If we want to know where the truth lies in particular cases, we have to look.· Are these sufficiently closely defined for us to be able to apply them to particular cases?
· That situation was avoided in the present case, because the appellant chose not to give evidence for the reason already stated.· In the present case, however, a pure delegation of legislative power is precisely what we have before us.· In the present case the plaintiff did not allege, nor did the judge find, any bad faith by the defendants.· Therefore in the present case the justices came to the correct conclusion.· Could it or could it not have a bearing on this present case of murder?· In the present case, the concept of unjust enrichment suggests that the plaintiffs should have a remedy.· In many cases the two contentions might lead to the same result, but not in the present case.
· There is now a strong case for a realistic dialogue between those studying glacier dynamics and those studying forms.· If they refuse, she has a stronger case against them.· In pointing to the large element of rates paid by local industry or commerce, the government had a stronger case.· When a primary attack occurs in such circumstances, there is a strong case for delivering the baby by caesarian section.· Thousands of people will be effectively priced out of the system, nomatterhow strong their cases may appear.· Home Office guidelines suggested that refugees from religious, racial or political persecution had the strongest case for a C registration.· If your interests are off road, Brooks can make a strong case for your business.· There is still a strong case for continuing with at least some three-day matches on uncovered pitches.
NOUN· Tut, all that build-up and the court case doesn't happen.· It was one of the schools that had prompted the court case in the first place.· Now it is used for the hearing of court cases only.· A court case was brought when I was twelve.· Helga moved away from Bad Nauheim almost immediately following the court case.· This government knows it can win court cases confirming its legal right to impose a solution on the mayor.· When this was the case, the owner had no option but to accept his loss or institute a court case.· The large number of court cases in which the complainant dropped the prosecution is an indication that many cases were settled informally.
· These are expressed with differing degrees of formality in the form of statutory provisions, case law and conventions of the constitution.· Because the Internet is new, there is little relevant case law in this area.· The roots of the law of confidence lie in equity and it is almost entirely case law.· I said the case law could change and we would get nothing.· My own views as to the proper limits of jurisdictional control will be spelt out after a consideration of the case law.· This has less support in the case law than the previous two tests.· It is helpful therefore to look at the pre-1991 case law to understand how the welfare principle operates in practice.· In particular the project focuses on recent anti-avoidance case law and statutory developments, and follows the professions' developing responses to them.
· Four coverages are used in the case study.· Chapter 16 discusses the theory and practice of valuing closely held businesses and presents a business valuation case study.· The following two case studies show how the expressive form of the home extends to different types of household.· The instruments provided and their agreed use in the case study are summarised in the paragraphs that follow.· This is done through exercises such as the study of a communications network, and case studies.· Jury service: a case study A valuable case study of this whole argument is the matter of jury service.· Case Study A case study provides students with opportunities for exercising problem solving and decision making skills in a particular context.
· Accordingly, we shall begin with the Copernican innovation as a test case.· Substitute biology teacher John Scopes volunteered to be the test case.· The dispute was seen as an important test case in the advertising industry over the issue of staff and client defections.· Prosecutors made Pate their test case.· Van Gogh as the subject for a biographer is thus a test case.· With Magic as a high-profile test case, the world will see an HIV-positive person living the life he chooses.· For the MoD it is a test case on which its whole culture of secrecy depends.· Meanwhile, the status of Mr Milosevic likely will become a test case for relations with the West.
VERB· If it is true, then Kingfisher should not be afraid of arguing its case in front of the Monopolies Commission.· Tom and Goldie came to argue their own case.· In any case it is the role of the Reporter to present the evidence and argue the case before the Sheriff.· Michael Gilsenan argues the case against the war.· Just imagine going into a court of law to argue a case depending on its provisions.· Ministers might justly argue that in this case the dissent is also politically ambiguous, given the diverse support for the amendment.· Brian Roberts argues a similar case for village planning in Durham.· Am I arguing the case for a send pair of skis?
· To make this clearer, consider the case of human slavery.· The Texas Supreme Court will consider a case next month that could seal another entire realm of information: district attorney files.· After repeated pleas he secured a medical board to consider his case.· We may consider the case of positive as shown in Fig. 19.3.· Finally, consider the third case where owners of factors move but factors do not.· In alcoholic liver disease, transplant assessment was considered appropriate in the case of sustained abstinence following medical advice.· The 11-judge en banc panel is scheduled to consider the case Nov. 20.
· We heard of a case in which an unfortunate man accidentally swallowed one.· When he is hearing a case, the phone messages stack up.· Yes, I heard about your case.· The preliminary hearing in the case began Monday.· In this case there was no such evidence with the result that the court did not decline to hear the case.· Opinions are mixed on whether the court will hear the case.· Over the weekend I heard of the case of the disappearing Times Atlas, the one in five volumes.· A key question for the court is whether Jackson held his views about Microsoft before he began hearing the case.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bring charges/a lawsuit/a court case/a prosecution/a claim (against somebody)► it’s (a case of) the tail wagging the dog
1example [countable] an example of a particular situation or of something happeningcase of- But it's a case of when you're down, anything goes.
- Clearly it's a case of the further the distance, the better Captain Dibble gets.
- I think it's a case of what we have, we hold.
- It's a case of pushing the float up until it holds and doesn't drag under.
- Maybe it's a case of all these important people getting free drinks in the George Best Suite after the match.
- Overall, though, it's a case of spreading a good idea a little too thinly this time around.
- Police say they're almost certain it's a case of murder followed by suicide.
- Really it's a case of head versus heart.
- In case of fire, break the glass and push the alarm button.
- At the same time, fever can make us worse in cases of widespread blood infection, or sepsis.
- But buy some reserve seeds in case of crop failures or for successive sowings of fast-maturing varieties such as lettuce and radishes.
- Does not the court indicate that it is necessary to inquire into the adequacy of the consideration in cases of this type?
- He seized the assets of all those he held, doubtless exceeding his authority in cases of the very wealthy.
- It was held that the contract requirement that they be packed in cases of 30 was part of the contract description.
- Mubsan is a legal concept; it comes into play in cases of adultery, where it can increase the penalty.
- The time has come when, in cases of new import, we should decide them according to the reason of the thing.
- They also requisitioned rice, storing it for their troops in case of Allied landings.
- Dad's always on my case about getting a job.
- And Rathbone would be on the case, with his bloodhound and magnifying glass.
- And the National Guard were on the case now.
- Around 50 police officers are on the case.
- But Jack MacFarland was on the case.
- First you are on this case, then you are off.
- I dreamed I was on a case.
- In fact there was not much of a feeling that anyone was on my case at all.
- And Rathbone would be on the case, with his bloodhound and magnifying glass.
- And the National Guard were on the case now.
- Around 50 police officers are on the case.
- But Jack MacFarland was on the case.
- OK, OK, just get off my case, will you?
- In case you missed the last program, here's a summary of the story.
- There are spare batteries in there, in case you need them.
- A few latecomers are nosing gloomily around in case the professionals have left anything worth having.
- Deep tendon reflexes are usually diminished, but in cases with prominent lateral column disease may be hyperactive with extensor plantar reflexes.
- How can an individual get permission to photocopy or videotape in cases where there is no fair use exception?
- In case a dish fails to appease a customer, Steve Carrasco can always make a flying getaway.
- In case you're wondering-for the hospital form-this is how you spell tetanus.
- Not typical in cases like this.
- They had delivered the correct total quantity of tins but half of them were packed in cases of 24 tins each.
- Viral cultures during an attack will give the diagnosis in cases such as these.
- None of us here has ever been bitten, but in any case the spider's bite is not very poisonous.
- About the necessity and effectiveness of surgeries there can in any case be reservations.
- Actually, the public is not very interested in the issue right now in any case.
- And in any case, the more that people take out, the more can be put in.
- It is in any case interesting that one from outside the circle of the Seven Houses can rise so high.
- It was always easier to wind down at home, in any case.
- Lil in any case has a breakfast meeting with those Fox Ghosts I saw snooping around Mephistco on my last trip back.
- Roxborough was a colleague not a friend; and, in any case, Pascoe wanted no-one's company but his own.
- Under political pressure, and inpart because the banks are in any case controlled by their customers, the banks usually comply.
- "I'll be home late tonight." "Well, in that case, I won't cook dinner."
- A trial in that case is scheduled to begin in Houston on April 8.
- And in that case the epistemological asymmetry which depends on it falls to the ground.
- Before the appeal in that case came before your Lordships' House, the Conforama and Marchandise decisions were published.
- But in that case why had he insisted that she come?
- Even in that case, though, it is doubtful that Black could have obtained serious winning prospects.
- Tizhe and his partners were arrested in that case last year.
- Well, in that case, he told himself, there are ways of quieting kids down.
- Well, in that case, there's no more to be said.
- Barring a compelling reason, governments should not discriminate between classes of citizens.
- But there are a number of compelling reasons to stand in line.
- But, in any event, there is no compelling reason to justify section 9.
- He was energetic, headstrong, and unorthodox-and he had compelling reasons for reducing the ruinously expensive Soviet nuclear arsenal.
- However, it is necessary to say a word or two here to refute this seemingly compelling argument.
- In the high-visibility, emotionally compelling cases such as maternity stays, an uproar resulted.
- The record is good but there is no compelling reason to buy.
- Unless there are other compelling reasons, therefore, never borrow money yourself to obtain funds needed by your corporation.
- Both sides could make out a case that they deserved to win and should have been awarded penalties.
- Perhaps she should stay and try and make out a case for herself.
- It was a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
- In other days Managers would have put up an argument as to the folly of this approach by Management.
- And was his name mentioned anywhere this week following Dublin's defeat? I rest my case.
- Industry and nature in harmony? I rest my case.
- It is a proven fact, however, that prolonged high altitude reduces intelligence. I rest my case.
- Now how many carbons? I rest my case.
- Should anyone remain unconvinced, I rest my case on the Leaning Tower of Pisa syndrome.
- These others stand on something they said. I rest my case on what I did.
- Well I rest my case on that one.
There were 16 cases of damage to cars in the area.in the case of something The amount of fruit in fruit juices must be 6% in the case of berries and 10% in the case of other fruits.in some/many/most etc cases In many cases standards have improved. Tom’s career is a case in point (=a clear example of something that you are discussing or explaining). a classic case (=typical example) of poor design► see thesaurus at example2situation [countable usually singular] a situation that exists, especially as it affects a particular person or groupin somebody’s case Like the others, he produced a written explanation, but in Scott’s case this was a 30-page printed booklet. Changing men’s and women’s traditional roles is not easy, but in our case it has been helpful.it is the case (that) It may be the case that the scheme will need more money. We tend to think of these people as untrustworthy, but that is not the case.in this case In this case, several solutions could be tried.in which case He won’t want to eat it unless he’s really hungry, in which case he’ll eat almost anything.3(just) in case a)as a way of being safe from something that might happen or might be true: Take an umbrella, in case it rains. He had his camera ready, just in case he saw something that would make a good picture. b)American English if: In case I’m late, start without me.GRAMMAR: Choosing the right tense• Use the simple present tense with in case to talk about a possible future event. Don’t use ‘will’. You say: · Write it down in case you forget. ✗Don’t say: in case you will forget• Use the simple past tense with in case when talking about the past. Don’t use ‘would’. You say: · I took my umbrella in case it rained. ✗Don’t say: in case it would rain• In more formal English, you can say in case something should happen: · Here’s a contact number, in case there should be a problem.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS4in any case whatever happens or happened: I don’t see why I couldn’t do it. In any case, I’m going to try. He’s too young to come and in any case I want him to spend the time with Mom.5in that case if that is the situation: ‘He didn’t want to talk to Sally.’ ‘In that case why did he agree to meet her?’6reason/argument [countable usually singular] a set of reasons why something should happen or be done: Let me research the facts before I put forward a case.case for A group of us met to make our case for more women in the cabinet. There is a strong case (=very good set of reasons) for getting parents more involved in the school’s activities.7law/crime [countable] a)a question or problem that will be dealt with by a law court: She is keen to avoid a court case. The lawyers will only be paid if they win the case.case against Marshall has dropped the case against us. b)all the reasons that one side in a legal argument can give against the other side: The evidence does not support the prosecution’s case. The court ruled that we had a case (=had enough evidence or good arguments). c)an event or set of events that need to be dealt with by the police in order to find out if a crime has been committed and who committed itcase of a case of armed robberyon the case Around 50 police officers are on the case.8box/container [countable] a)a large box or container in which things can be stored or moved: a packing case a case of wine b)a special box used as a container for holding or protecting something: a jewellery case Jim put his violin back in its case. c)British English a suitcase: Polly carried her cases upstairs to the bedroom. → bookcase, briefcase, pillowcase9it’s a case of something spoken used before describing a situation: Everyone can learn, it’s just a case of practising. It’s a case of too many people and not enough jobs.10disease [countable] an example of a disease or a person who has a diseasecase of There are thousands of new cases of AIDS in Africa every year.11in case of something used to describe what you should do in a particular situation, especially on official notices: In case of fire, break the glass.12grammar [countable, uncountable] technical the way in which the form of a word changes, showing its relationship to other words in a sentence: case endings13be on somebody’s case informal to be criticizing someone constantly: Dad’s always on my case about something or other.14be on the case spoken if someone says they are on the case, they know about a problem and are going to try to solve it15get off my case spoken used to tell someone to stop criticizing you or complaining about you: OK, OK, just get off my case!16person [countable] someone who is being dealt with by a doctor, a social worker, the police etc → basket case, lower case, nutcase, → I rest my case at rest2(9), → upper caseCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7aADJECTIVES/NOUN + casea court case· There was a lot of publicity surrounding the court case.a murder case· He had been a witness in a murder case.a libel case (=against someone who has written a bad statement about someone else)· damages awarded by juries in libel casesa criminal case· It was the longest and most expensive criminal case in US history.a civil case (=not a criminal case)· He is involved with civil cases, not criminal ones.a test case (=one that will establish a principle for the first time)· If the dispute goes to court it could be an important test case.a landmark case (=one that established a principle for the first time)· a landmark case about copyright protection for computer softwarea high-profile case (=one that gets a lot of attention)· a defense lawyer who has handled some high-profile casesverbsbring a case (against somebody)· There was not enough evidence to bring a case against him.hear/try a case (=listen to the evidence before making a judgment)· The case will be heard by a federal judge.win/lose a case (=be successful or unsuccessful in proving someone guilty or not guilty)· Lomax was a brilliant lawyer who had never lost a case.settle a case (=end it finally)· He paid a $15,000 fine to settle the case.adjourn a case (=stop it for a short time)· The case was adjourned until next month for further reports.dismiss/throw out a case (=officially stop it from continuing)· The case was thrown out by New York state’s highest court.drop a case (=not continue with it)· The case was dropped because of a lack of evidence.a case comes/goes to court· When the case finally came to court, they were found not guilty.a case comes/goes to trial· By the time her case went to trial, her story had changed.a case comes before a judge/court· The case came before the federal courts.case1 nouncase2 verb
casecase2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
case
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | case |
| he, she, it | cases | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | cased |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have cased |
| he, she, it | has cased | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had cased |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will case |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have cased |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am casing |
| he, she, it | is casing | |
| you, we, they | are casing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was casing |
| you, we, they | were casing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been casing |
| he, she, it | has been casing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been casing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be casing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been casing |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- All very good condition and cased.
- Location was found and cased in Lant Street, SE1.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She argued the case for changing the law. The researchers put forward a well-argued case for banning the drug. In borderline cases, the student’s coursework is considered, as well as exam grades. Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them. a cogent argument for banning the drug This new evidence could help detectives to crack the case. The National Lottery provides extra money for deserving causes. an extreme case of cruelty Oh, James, you really are a hopeless case (=it seems impossible to change your behaviour)! Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. a mild case of food poisoning The police arrested someone, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case. You’d better pack your bags. We’re leaving in an hour. Residents successfully pleaded their case at a council meeting. the possessive pronouns ‘ours’ and ‘mine’ attempts to reopen the issue of the power station’s future The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product. Mr Stevens’ appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence. The case (=reasons for doing something) for better public transport is unanswerable. a watershed case on pension rights She may have missed the train, in which case (=if this has happened) she won’t arrive for another hour.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
She argued the case for changing the law. The researchers put forward a well-argued case for banning the drug.· She had to attend court as a witness in an assault case.
In borderline cases, the student’s coursework is considered, as well as exam grades. (=for carrying a camera in)· A camera case is essential for protecting your camera.
(=a small case for carrying cigarettes in)
Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them. a cogent argument for banning the drug (=a problem or crime that is dealt with in a court of law)· a recent court case involving the death of a baby
· The case came to court 21 months later.
· The county court will hear the case next month.
(=stops dealing with it for a period of time)· The court adjourned the trial until June 21st.
This new evidence could help detectives to crack the case.· The crown court usually deals with criminal cases.
The National Lottery provides extra money for deserving causes. (=small cupboard with a glass front)· There was a display case full of medals.
(=a legal case dealing with a divorce)· It was the biggest divorce case that an English court has dealt with.
(=stop the legal process of trying to prove someone is guilty)· Both men have been released and the charges have been dropped.
(=if there is an emergency)· The fire-exit doors should only be opened in case of emergency.
· In the 1950s, some working class students went on to university, but these were exceptional cases.
an extreme case of cruelty Oh, James, you really are a hopeless case (=it seems impossible to change your behaviour)! (=when people think that someone is a different person, especially with the result that they are accused of something that they did not do)· The defendant claimed he’d been arrested in a case of mistaken identity.
Police say that last week’s protest was an isolated incident. (=law based on previous court cases)· There is little case law covering this issue.
(=a court case against someone for libel)
a mild case of food poisoning The police arrested someone, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. (=notes that a doctor, social worker etc makes about someone)· The researchers looked at the case notes of 500 patients with this type of cancer.
· People believe the Sun moved around the Earth, but Copernicus showed that the opposite was the case.
To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case. You’d better pack your bags. We’re leaving in an hour. Residents successfully pleaded their case at a council meeting. the possessive pronouns ‘ours’ and ‘mine’· The state had failed to prove its case.
· He wanted to put his case to the full committee.
attempts to reopen the issue of the power station’s future· Take the sad case of Gary Marsh, who was badly injured during a match.
(=the worst thing that might happen)· The worst-case scenario is that it is already too late to do anything about global warming.
· The city will pay $875,000 to settle the lawsuit.
(=of a medical condition)· Hospitalization is necessary in severe cases.
· The crime was never solved.
The advertising campaign was a textbook example of how to sell a product.· If the case ever went to trial, he would probably lose.
Mr Stevens’ appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence. The case (=reasons for doing something) for better public transport is unanswerable. a watershed case on pension rights She may have missed the train, in which case (=if this has happened) she won’t arrive for another hour.· The search for a comparison is important because the high court has handled indecency cases differently depending on the medium.· That was precisely the situation that led to the current Supreme Court case.
· But there are 4 million to 5 million cases a year in society.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► case the jointPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bring charges/a lawsuit/a court case/a prosecution/a claim (against somebody)► it’s (a case of) the tail wagging the dog
1be cased in something to be completely surrounded by a material or substance: - The reactor is cased in several feet of metal and concrete.
- But the discomfort is cased in rich, and even beautiful arrangements.
- Barring a compelling reason, governments should not discriminate between classes of citizens.
- But there are a number of compelling reasons to stand in line.
- But, in any event, there is no compelling reason to justify section 9.
- He was energetic, headstrong, and unorthodox-and he had compelling reasons for reducing the ruinously expensive Soviet nuclear arsenal.
- However, it is necessary to say a word or two here to refute this seemingly compelling argument.
- In the high-visibility, emotionally compelling cases such as maternity stays, an uproar resulted.
- The record is good but there is no compelling reason to buy.
- Unless there are other compelling reasons, therefore, never borrow money yourself to obtain funds needed by your corporation.
- Both sides could make out a case that they deserved to win and should have been awarded penalties.
- Perhaps she should stay and try and make out a case for herself.
- It was a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
- In other days Managers would have put up an argument as to the folly of this approach by Management.
- And was his name mentioned anywhere this week following Dublin's defeat? I rest my case.
- Industry and nature in harmony? I rest my case.
- It is a proven fact, however, that prolonged high altitude reduces intelligence. I rest my case.
- Now how many carbons? I rest my case.
- Should anyone remain unconvinced, I rest my case on the Leaning Tower of Pisa syndrome.
- These others stand on something they said. I rest my case on what I did.
- Well I rest my case on that one.
The reactor will be cased in metal. → casing2case the joint informal to look around a place that you intend to steal from in order to find out information