booked

Definition

'Booked' usually means reserved in advance, such as a room, ticket, or table. It can also mean that a person has no free time in their schedule, or less commonly, that someone was officially arrested by the police.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used for reservations: 'booked a flight', 'fully booked'. For schedules, say 'I'm booked all day' or 'She's booked up this week'. In police contexts, 'booked' is mainly American English and sounds official. Don't confuse it with the noun 'book'.

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