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usher

UK
/ˈʌʃə/
US
/ˈʌʃər/

Translations

ushernoun
ushers
pl
UK
/ˈʌʃə/
US
/ˈʌʃər/
ouvreurPersonne qui guide les spectateurs ou les invités vers leurs places, notamment au théâtre ou lors d’une cérémonie.
The usher guided us to our seats in the crowded theater.
L’ouvreur nous a conduits à nos places dans le théâtre bondé.
huissierDans le domaine juridique, officier chargé de faire prêter serment et de maintenir l’ordre.
The usher called the court to order before the judge entered the room.
L’huissier a rappelé l’ordre dans la salle avant l’entrée du juge.
Synonyms
guide
doorkeeper
escort
conductor
attendant
usherverb
ushered
Past Simple
ushered
Past Participle
ushering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌʃ.ə/
US
/ˈʌʃ.ɚ/
inaugurerSens figuré : marquer le début de quelque chose de nouveau.
The new policy ushered in a period of economic growth.
La nouvelle politique a inauguré une période de croissance économique.
guiderSens concret de conduite ou d’accompagnement vers un lieu.
The attendant ushered the guests to their seats.
Le préposé a guidé les invités jusqu’à leurs places.
Synonyms
introduce
direct
escort
conduct
show
lead
guide

Definitions

ushernoun
A person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding.
The usher guided us to our seats in the crowded theater.
An official in a court of law who swears in jurors and witnesses and maintains order.
The usher called the court to order before the judge entered the room.
A person who escorts people to their seats in a church, especially during a wedding or funeral.
The usher handed out programs as guests arrived for the wedding ceremony.
usherverb
To lead or guide someone somewhere.
The attendant ushered the guests to their seats.
To cause or mark the start of something new.
The new policy ushered in a period of economic growth.
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