page
Meaning: One side of a sheet of paper in a book; a webpage; to call someone
The word 'page' primarily refers to one side of a sheet of paper in a book or document. It can also mean a webpage on the internet, or historically, a young person in training for knighthood. As a verb, 'to page' means to turn pages, to call someone over a speaker system, or to contact someone via a pager. 'On the same page' means having the same understanding.
Examples
- Please turn to page forty-two in your textbooks. 请翻到课本的第四十二页。Por favor, abrid la página cuarenta y dos de vuestros libros de texto.教科書の42ページを開いてください。교과서 42페이지를 펴 주세요.
- The website has a dedicated page for customer support. 该网站有一个专门的客服页面。El sitio web tiene una página dedicada al servicio de atención al cliente.そのウェブサイトにはカスタマーサポート専用のページがあります。그 웹사이트에는 고객 지원 전용 페이지가 있습니다.
- Could you page Dr Williams to the operating theatre? 能否呼叫威廉姆斯医生到手术室?¿Podría llamar al Dr. Williams al quirófano?ウィリアムズ先生を手術室に呼び出していただけますか?윌리엄스 박사를 수술실로 호출해 주시겠습니까?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'pagina' meaning 'a column of writing', originally 'a trellis or row of vines' (from 'pangere' meaning 'to fasten'). The idea was of text fastened together in columns, like vines on a frame.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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