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Please

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
"Her presentation pleased the executives.; I'm pleased to see you've been behaving yourself.; Our new range of organic foods is sure to please."
2.VerbTo desire; to will; to be pleased by.
"Just do as you please.; He doesn't think, he just says whatever he pleases."
3.AdverbUsed to make a polite request.
"Please, pass the bread.; Would you please sign this form?; Could you tell me the time, please?; May I take your order, please?; Q: Should I call him to confirm? A: Please do."
4.InterjectionUsed as an affirmative to an offer.
"May I help you? —(Yes,) please.; D'you mind if I open the window? —Please do."
5.InterjectionAn expression of annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.
"Oh, please, do we have to hear that again?; So it's safe to let a 10-year-old use a gun? Please.; So now I have to go back there a third time? Please!; Please with that damn harmonica!; Please with all the ads, I just want to watch the movie."
6.InterjectionSaid as a request to repeat information.
"Customer while ordering: Can I get a [unintelligible]? Restaurant employee: Please?"
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