Meaning of at large | Babel Free

Definitions

1. On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
   idiomatic
2. In full, fully.
   obsolete
3. In general; as a whole.
4. Having an electorate across multiple districts.
   US

Equivalents

Examples

“For a nervous twenty-four hours, three wanted criminals were at large in the city.”

“The ambassador-at-large was designated to the Middle East as a region, rather than to a specific country.”

“The lady rode hastily away, and electrified her relatives at dinner by telling them of her escape from a family of dangerous lunatics. "The little girl's eyes were simply those of a maniac. I can't think how she came to be at large," she said.”

“Officials say the unknown male suspect is still at large and request anyone with information regarding the case to contact Crimeline at (800) 423-8477.”

“The like example I find in Lælius à Fonte Eugubinus, consult. 129 […]. Read in him the story at large.”

“Some people support the measure, but the community at large will probably be against it.”

“The city has five city council districts; however, the mayor is elected at large.”

“Although the elections for Boston City Council seats are still seven months away, the race between at-large candidates is beginning to heat up.”

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