Event | Mean of event in English Dictionary

/ɪˈvɛnt/

• Noun
• something (especially something important or notable) that happens
1. The article recounted the events of the past year.
2. the last major/big event of the summer
3. He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.
4. The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events.
5. It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence.
• a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
1. She likes to arrive at social events early.
2. upcoming events
3. a sporting event
4. a calendar of events
• any one of the contests in a sports program
1. track-and-field events
2. It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won.
3. the main event

• when something that was planned or thought about actually happened
1. We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.
• if (something) happens
1. In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors.
2. I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
• if it happens that (something occurs)
1. In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time.
2. The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.