List | Mean of list in English Dictionary

/ˈlɪst/

• Noun
• a series of names, words, numbers, etc., that are usually written down with each new one appearing below the previous one
1. a long/short list of names
2. the first/last name on the list = the name at the top/bottom of the list
3. Make a list of the ingredients you need to bake the cake.
4. draw up a list
5. I wrote a list of the books I've most enjoyed.
6. a growing list of volunteers
7. a grocery list [=a list of groceries to be bought]
8. The restaurant has an extensive wine list. [=a list of the wines that are available in a restaurant]
9. Her first novel was on the best-seller list for two months. [=the list of books that are selling the most copies]
10. We were included in the guest list. [=the list of people who are invited to something, such as a party]
11. I have a long list of things to do. = I have a long to-do list.
12. High on my list (of things to do) is getting the car fixed.
13. I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list. [=this is the best one]
• Verb
• to make a list of (names, things, etc.)
1. He listed the required qualifications for the job.
2. List the ingredients that you need to bake the cake.
3. I listed my likes and dislikes.
• to include (something) in a list
1. Her telephone number is listed [=entered] in the directory.

• to enter information about (someone or something) in a list
1. The hospital has listed him (as being) in fair condition.
2. The animal has been listed as endangered/threatened.
3. He lists himself as a political liberal. [=he says that he is a political liberal]
• to have a specified list price
1. The car lists at/for $30,000.
• to lean to one side
1. The ship was listing heavily to port/starboard.
• Noun
• the condition of a ship that is leaning to one side
1. The ship had a heavy list to starboard.