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 ticket ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/

noun

  1. () A commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)  ( ticket )
    a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
     Passengers must purchase a ticket before boarding their flight
    Passengers must purchase a ticket before boarding their flight
  2. The appropriate or desirable thing  ( just the ticket , ticket )
    the appropriate or desirable thing
     This car could be just the ticket for a small family
    this car could be just the ticket for a small family
  3. [ N. American] A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices  ( slate [ N. American] , ticket [ N. American] )
    a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
  4. (law) a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)  ( ticket )
    (law) a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
  5. A label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.  ( ticket , tag )
    a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.

verb

  1. Provide with a ticket for passage or admission  ( ticket )
    provide with a ticket for passage or admission
     Ticketed passengers can board now
    Ticketed passengers can board now
  2. Issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty  ( fine , ticket )
    issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
     I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
    I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
     Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
    Move your car or else you will be ticketed!