[more available; most available] 1 : easy or possible to get or use
▪ The family kept emergency supplies available. ▪ The dress is also available in larger sizes. ▪ The articles are available at any drugstore. ▪ Fresh fruit is available during/through the summer. ▪ The drug is readily/widely/easily available in Europe. ▪ The report will soon be made available to the public. ▪ I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow. 2 a : present or ready for use
▪ All available resources were used. ▪ She spent every available dollar on her hobby. ▪ Parking is available for people staying at the hotel. ▪ Tickets are available from the box office at the theater.
b : present and able or willing to talk to someone
▪ She was not available for comment, according to the newspaper. ▪ The woman who answered the phone said, “I'm sorry, but Mr. Adams is not available right now. May I take a message?” 3 a : not being used or occupied by someone or something else
▪ Toys covered every available space in the room. ▪ the last available seat
b : free to do something
▪ We interviewed many available candidates for the job. ▪ I'm available to give speeches. ▪ We should go out for lunch. Are you available next Tuesday?
c : not involved in a romantic relationship.
▪ He wanted to ask her on a date, but wasn't sure if she was available. [=single] ▪ a great way to meet available men/women/singles
▪ The family kept emergency supplies available. ▪ The dress is also available in larger sizes. ▪ The articles are available at any drugstore. ▪ Fresh fruit is available during/through the summer. ▪ The drug is readily/widely/easily available in Europe. ▪ The report will soon be made available to the public. ▪ I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.
▪ All available resources were used. ▪ She spent every available dollar on her hobby. ▪ Parking is available for people staying at the hotel. ▪ Tickets are available from the box office at the theater.
b : present and able or willing to talk to someone
▪ She was not available for comment, according to the newspaper. ▪ The woman who answered the phone said, “I'm sorry, but Mr. Adams is not available right now. May I take a message?”
▪ Toys covered every available space in the room. ▪ the last available seat
b : free to do something
▪ We interviewed many available candidates for the job. ▪ I'm available to give speeches. ▪ We should go out for lunch. Are you available next Tuesday?
c : not involved in a romantic relationship.
▪ He wanted to ask her on a date, but wasn't sure if she was available. [=single] ▪ a great way to meet available men/women/singles
— avail·abil·i·ty
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
▪ The drug's lack of availability presents a serious problem for them. ▪ She's the perfect candidate for the job, but I need to confirm her availability. [=I need to make sure she is available] ▪ The availability of affordable housing attracted us to this town.
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ The drug's lack of availability presents a serious problem for them. ▪ She's the perfect candidate for the job, but I need to confirm her availability. [=I need to make sure she is available] ▪ The availability of affordable housing attracted us to this town.




