- share*/*/*/
- [ʃeə]
verb
I
1) [I/T] to use or to have something at the same time as someone elseDo you mind sharing a table?[/ex]There's only one copy left, so we'll have to share.[/ex]I share this flat with five other people.[/ex]2) [I/T] to do something, or to be responsible for something, with someone elseWe share responsibility for meeting the targets.[/ex]3) [T] to give a part of something to someone elseThe money will be shared between 30 different environmental organizations.[/ex]4) [T] to allow someone to use or have something that you ownHe would never share his toys with me.[/ex]5) [T] to have the same opinion or feeling as someone elseNot everyone will share your enthusiasm for this scheme.[/ex]6) [I/T] to tell someone somethingThanks for sharing.[/ex]Newsgroups enable patients to share information.[/ex]•- share sth outIInounshare */*/*/[ʃeə]1) [C] a part of a total number or amount of something that is divided between two or more people or thingsBritain's share of world trade had steadily declined.[/ex]He has no right to a share in profits.[/ex]2) [singular] a part of the total amount of work or responsibility of several peopleHe does his share of the cooking.[/ex]Jane has accepted her share of the blame.[/ex]3) [singular] a reasonable or normal amount of somethingWe certainly had our share of good fortune.[/ex]He has suffered more than his fair share of disappointments.[/ex]4) [C] businessone of the equal parts of a company that you can buy as a way of investing moneyThe scheme allows employees to buy shares in the company.[/ex]Share prices fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.