okay

UK
/əˈkeɪ/
US
/oʊˈkeɪ/

Translations

okaynoun
Usually informal; means approval, permission, or assent.
okayverb
Usually transitive and informal; means to approve or authorize.
okayadjective
Commonly used both predicatively and attributively; also in the phrase 'be okay'.
okayadverb
Colloquial; meaning 'in an acceptable or satisfactory way'.
okayinterjection
Used to express agreement, acknowledgment, or a transition to action.
okayadjective
okayer
Comp.
okayest
Super.
UK
/əˈkeɪ/
US
/oʊˈkeɪ/
The weather today is okay.
Погода сегодня нормальная.
His performance was okay, but it could be better.
Его выступление было удовлетворительным, но могло бы быть лучше.
The quality of the product is okay for the price.
Качество продукта приемлемое за такую цену.
The food at the restaurant was okay, but I've had better.
Еда в ресторане была неплохой, но я ел и получше.
Additional translations
допустимыйкнижн.; о допустимости действия
невредимыйо человеке после происшествия; без повреждений
сносныйРазговорно; о качестве, которое приемлемо, но не выдающееся.
целаКраткая форма; о женщине в значении 'в порядке', 'невредима'.
okayadverb
She performed okay on the test, but she could have done better.
Она неплохо справилась с тестом, но могла бы сделать лучше.
Additional translations
удовлетворительноформально; о качестве, результате или оценке
сносноРазговорно; означает, что сделано терпимо, приемлемо.
okayinterjection
Okay, let's go to the park.
Ладно, давай пойдем в парк.
Okay, I will do it tomorrow.
Хорошо, я сделаю это завтра.
Okay, I'll meet you at the cafe at 3 PM.
Окей, я встречусь с тобой в кафе в 3 часа дня.
Additional translations
угуразг., подтверждение понимания
идётРазговорно; в ответ на предложение, согласие или готовность начать действие.
Synonyms
okaynoun
okays
pl
She gave her okay to the plan.
Она дала своё согласие на этот план.
We need the manager's okay before proceeding.
Нам нужно разрешение менеджера, прежде чем продолжать.
The project received the okay from the board.
Проект получил одобрение от совета.
середнякРазговорно; о чем-то посредственном, но приемлемом по качеству.
The movie was just an okay, not something I'd watch again.
Фильм был просто середняком, не тем, что я бы стал смотреть снова.
Additional translations
доброразг., о согласии или разрешении
середнячокразг., о посредственном результате, вещи, фильме и т. п.
okayverb
okayed
Past Simple
okayed
Past Participle
okaying
Gerund
The manager will okay the proposal by the end of the day.
Менеджер одобрит предложение к концу дня.
Additional translations
утвердитьофиц., формально одобрить
разрешитьВ значении одобрить или санкционировать что-либо.

Definitions

okaynoun
Approval, permission, or assent.
We need the okay from the manager before we proceed.
okayverb
To approve, authorize, or give permission for something.
The director okayed the proposal yesterday.
okayadjective
Satisfactory or acceptable, but not especially good.
The food was okay, but the service was slow.
In good health or condition; all right; not hurt, damaged, or upset.
Are you okay after the fall?
okayadverb
In a satisfactory or acceptable manner; adequately.
The engine is running okay now.
okayinterjection
Used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to proceed.
Okay, let's start the meeting.
okayadjective
Satisfactory or acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
The food at the restaurant was okay, but I've had better.
In good health or condition.
After the accident, she was shaken but okay.
Permitted or allowed.
It's okay to leave early if you have finished your work.
okayadverb
In a satisfactory manner; adequately.
She performed okay on the test, but she could have done better.
okayinterjection
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
Okay, I'll meet you at the cafe at 3 PM.
Used to indicate understanding or acknowledgment.
Okay, I see what you mean now.
Used to signal readiness or to prompt action.
Okay, let's get started with the meeting.
Used to express reassurance or to calm someone.
Okay, don't worry, everything will be fine.
okaynoun
An approval or authorization.
The project received the okay from the board to proceed.
A rating or judgment indicating adequacy rather than excellence.
The movie was just an okay, not something I'd watch again.
okayverb
To approve or agree to something.
The manager okayed the proposal for the new project.