Appear in court Meaning in English
expression
uh-PEER in KORT
uh-PEER in KAWT
Definition
To go to a court of law as required, either as a witness, defendant, or for any official reason.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/legal phrase. Common with 'must/have to/was ordered to' before it—e.g., 'She must appear in court.' Used for witnesses, defendants, parties in legal actions. Not the same as 'go to court' (which can be general).
Spanish: comparecer en el tribunalPortuguese (BR): comparecer no tribunalPortuguese (PT): comparecer em tribunalChinese (Simplified): 出庭Chinese (Traditional): 出庭Hindi: कोर्ट में पेश होनाArabic: المثول أمام المحكمةBengali: আদালতে হাজির হওয়াRussian: явиться в судJapanese: 裁判所に出廷するVietnamese: xuất hiện tại tòa án - hầu tòaKorean: 법정에 출석하다Turkish: mahkemeye çıkmakUrdu: عدالت میں پیش ہوناIndonesian: menghadiri sidang pengadilan
Example Sentences
She has to appear in court next week.
basic
All witnesses must appear in court.
basic
He did not appear in court on the date.
basic
If you don't appear in court, there could be serious consequences.
natural
His lawyer will appear in court on his behalf.
natural
Why do I need to appear in court for a traffic ticket?
natural