noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods. Examples : "Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France." government economy finance commerce toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods. Examples : "Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection." government economy business state toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. Examples : "The school's customs dictate that students line up quietly before the bell rings. " culture tradition society toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Traditional beliefs or rituals Examples : "The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs." culture ritual tradition toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support. Examples : "The bakery's strong customs attracted many loyal customers. " business economy commerce toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription. Examples : "Our family's customs dictate that we have a special dinner every Christmas Eve. " culture tradition society law history toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Familiar acquaintance; familiarity. Examples : "My customs officer aunt knew all the best places to find fresh fruit at the market. " culture tradition society toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Toll, tax, or tribute. Examples : "The customs office charged a fee on the imported toys. " government economy finance toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make familiar; to accustom. Examples : "The new student needed time to customs herself to the school's rules and routines. " culture tradition society toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To supply with customers. Examples : "The new bakery is trying to customs its shop with more regular customers. " business commerce toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pay the customs of. Examples : "The new student had to custom duties on his imported textbooks. " commerce finance toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To have a custom. Examples : "My family customs include a special dinner every Sunday. " culture tradition society toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading