comp
verb
informaluk/kɒmp/us/kɑːmp/compverb(GIVE FREE)
[IorT]mainlyUS
to givegoodsorservicesto someone withoutaskingforpayment:
Usually, the writer'sentiretripis comped.一般来说作者全部旅程的费用都是全包的。
They comped us twotickets.他们赠送我们两张票。
Barstaffarecheckedto makesurethey don't comp too much.
compedmeals/drinks馈赠的饭/饮料
[IorT]mainlyUS
toallowsomeone to do something without having topay:
让…不花钱(做某件事)You can comp twoguests.你可以免费带两个客人来。
- Theycomplainedaboutslowserviceand therestaurantendedup comping themtheirdessertsanddrinks.
- If youeatin one of therestaurantsat themallthe $15parkingchargeis comped.
- Casinos aregenerallycomping less now, and only for high-rollerslotsplayers.
Presents and gifts
- Christmas box
- Christmas stocking
- favour
- free gift
- freebie
- gift
- giftee
- giveaway
- goody bag
- grab bag
- little
- novelty
- offering
- party bag
- present
- prezzie
- secret Santa
- stocking
- stocking filler
- token
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Allowing and permitting
compverb(ENTER COMPETITIONS)
UK
toregularlyentercompetitions, forexampleinmagazinesor on theinternet, inordertowinprizes:
Ittakesabitoforganizationbut there arepeoplewho make alivingby comping.
- I have been comping for over adecadeand this is thebiggestprizeI'veeverwon.
Competitions, & parts of competitions
- a nip and tuckidiom
- be a game of two halvesidiom
- beauty contest
- beauty pageant
- benefit match
- competition
- contest
- debate
- head-to-head
- peloton
- postgame
- postseason
- pre-meeting
- premiership
- preseason
- quiz
- spelling bee
- the Champions League
- the Premier League
- under starter's ordersidiom
comp
noun[C]
informaluk/kɒmp/us/kɑːmp/compnoun[C](SCHOOL)
UK
aschoolin the UK forchildrenabove theageof 11 of allabilities. Comp isshortforcomprehensive school:
He went to thelocalcomp.
Sheworksat one of thetoughestinner-city comps in thecountry.
- Thelocalcomp is a very goodschool.
- Is it a comp or agrammarschool?
- Most of thekidsat Cottoncroft Comp havepart-timejobs.
Types of school
- boarding school
- business school
- charter school
- coeducational
- comprehensive
- comprehensive school
- conservatory
- elementary school
- grade school
- gymnasium
- junior
- lycée
- reformatory
- secondary school
- selective
- senior high school
- single-sex
- special school
- superschool
- varsity
compnoun[C](COMPETITION)
UK
short forcompetition:
Daviddidn'tbotherenteringthe comp.
They haven'twona comp since 2009.
- Hundreds ofpeopleenteredthephotographycomp.
- Will you be mypartnerin thepoolcomp?
- This is anamateurcomp.
Competitions, & parts of competitions
- a nip and tuckidiom
- be a game of two halvesidiom
- beauty contest
- beauty pageant
- benefit match
- competition
- contest
- debate
- head-to-head
- peloton
- postgame
- postseason
- pre-meeting
- premiership
- preseason
- quiz
- spelling bee
- the Champions League
- the Premier League
- under starter's ordersidiom
compnoun[C](FREE TICKET)
mainlyUS
something,especiallyaticket, that is givenfreeto someone. Comp isshortforcomplimentary:
Theyofferedme two comps for thebuffet.
- Frequentcasinoplayerscanexpectcomps forvariousrestaurantsandstores.
- Thefreemealsandroomupgradesareknownas "comps."
Costing little or no money
- chargeless
- cheap
- cheap rate
- cheapness
- cheapo
- chintzy
- compliment
- complimentary
- cut-price
- economy-size
- entry level
- free of charge
- givesomethingaway
- glossy
- inexpensive
- nominal
- nothing
- rock bottom
- schlock
- valueless
compnoun[C](COMPENSATION)
businessUSinformal
themoneythat anemployeereceivesfor doingtheirjob, sometimesincludingotherbenefits(=rewards). Comp isshortforcompensation:
What's the comp you'reofferingfor thatposition?
We need to put together a comppackagethat willattractahighlysuccessfulcandidate.
- Average comp at thistopfirmisestimatedat $700,000.
- Astudyhasfoundthat compratesdo notaffecttheeconomy.
- Motivation can beimprovedby compstructures.
Earning money
- (your)(daily) breadidiom
- assessable
- bank
- base pay
- basic
- basic income
- benefits package
- feel the pinchidiom
- hand over fistidiom
- lineyourpocket(s)idiom
- livelihood
- pay packet
- paycheck
- pullsomethingdown
- rakesomethingin
- remonetize
- remuneration
- residual
- shift
- sick pay