park

²park

verb

Definition of PARK

transitive verb

1

: to enclose in a park

2

a (1) : to bring (a vehicle) to a stop and keep standing at the edge of a public way (2) : to leave temporarily on a public way or in a parking lot or garage b : to land and leave (as an airplane) c : to establish (as a satellite) in orbit

3

a : to set and leave temporarily <parked his book on the chair> b : to place, settle, or establish especially for a considerable time <kids parked in front of the TV>

intransitive verb

: to park a vehicle

— park·er noun

Examples of PARK

1. I couldn't find anywhere to park.
2. I parked on the street.
3. I parked the car on the street.
4. Cars are only allowed to park on the right side of this street.
5. The bus parked behind the museum.
6. Park your bags in the hallway.
7. She parked the money in a savings account and forgot about it for several years.

First Known Use of PARK

1526