in someone's/something's name
- in someone's/something's name
in someone's/something's name (or in the name of someone/something)
— used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person
We both own the house, but the car is in my name.
The business is registered in her husband's name for tax purposes.
— used to say that something has or uses the name of a specified person
Our reservation at the restaurant is in my name.
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— used to say that something is done with the authority of a specified person or thing
The leader refused to allow such violent acts to be done in his name.
Stop in the name of the law!
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— used to say that something is given as the official reason for doing something
These laws were passed in the name of national security.
They're tearing down historic buildings in the name of progress!
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under someone's/something's name — (or under the name (of) someone/something) 1 used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person We both own the house, but the car is under my name. The business is registered under her husband s name for tax purposes … Useful english dictionary
put a name to someone or something — put a name to (someone or something) : to think of and say the name of (someone or something) Can you put a name to the face in this photograph? I couldn t put a name to the emotion I was feeling. • • • Main Entry: ↑name … Useful english dictionary
refer to someone as something — refer to (someone/something) as (someone/something) to call someone or something by a particular name. Some people referred to them as freedom fighters, but to me they were terrorists. The area south of 9th Street is referred to as the South… … New idioms dictionary
refer (someone) to something — refer (someone) to (someone/something) to give someone the name of someone else or of an organization. My doctor referred me to a cancer specialist. She was referred to the Rare Books department of the public library. Usage notes: people are… … New idioms dictionary
name — name1 [ neım ] noun *** 1. ) count a word or set of words by which a person or thing is usually known: My name is Judith Kramer. Please write your name, address, and telephone number on the list. name of: What s the name of this flower? name for … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
name */*/*/ — I UK [neɪm] / US noun Word forms name : singular name plural names Talking or writing about names: first name/Christian name a personal name that you are given when you are born: The children call me Mrs Jones, but actually my first name is Mary … English dictionary
name — [[t]ne͟ɪm[/t]] ♦ names, naming, named 1) N COUNT: usu with poss The name of a person, place, or thing is the word or group of words that is used to identify them. What s his name? Peter. ... I don t even know if Sullivan s his real name... They… … English dictionary
name*/*/*/ — [neɪm] noun I 1) [C] a word or set of words used for referring to a person or thing My name is Judith Kramer.[/ex] What s the name of this flower?[/ex] I think it s a great name for a band.[/ex] 2) [singular] a reputation These people have ruined … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
name someone/something after — (also for) call someone or something by the same name as Nathaniel was named after his maternal grandfather | Ricksburg, Idaho, named for one Thomas Ricks … Useful english dictionary
name — 1. The elliptical construction name of, short for by the name of, is now common informally: • Keep your eyes peeled for a customer on his own, name of Sheldrake David Lodge, 1991. 2. The idiom you name it, used informally as a colourful… … Modern English usage
