name · n
in the name of sth
C2 If bad things are done in the name of something, they are done in order to help that thing succeed.
Dictionary examples:
Are you willing to work yourself to death in the name of competition? (40.0)
make a name for yourself
C2 to become famous or respected by a lot of people
Dictionary examples:
He's been trying to make a name for himself in the music business. (27.9)
call sb names
C2 to use impolite or unpleasant words to describe someone
Dictionary examples:
He said the other children were calling him names. (18.0)
as the/its name implies
C2 used to show that the name of something tells you something about it
Dictionary examples:
A "suggested price" is, as the name implies, the sale price suggested by the manufacturer. (55.0)
name (CALL)
A1 the word or words that a person, thing or place is known by
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's name is Mrs. Book. (0.0)
My name is No. Yes, really! (0.0)
My teacher's name is Mr. Funny. (0.0)
The cat's name is Dog. (0.0)
The dog's name is Meow. (0.0)
My teacher's name is Mrs. Smile. (0.0)
The fish's name is Kitty. (0.0)
My name is Banana. I'm yellow! (0.0)
That would be a good name for a dog. (14.0)
"Hi, what's your name?" "My name's Diane." (21.9)
What's the name of that mountain in the distance? (34.6)
The students were listed by name and by country of origin. (44.3)
Please write your full name and address on the form. (53.2)
name (REPUTATION)
B2 the reputation that someone or something has
Dictionary examples:
Their actions gave football a bad name at the time. (25.6)
She went to court to clear her name. (38.9)
They're trying to restore the good name of the manufacturer. (42.8)