register; send by registered mail
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesverb
to register; to take a number; to sign in
Commonly used for hospital queues (seeing a doctor), waiting lines, or official registration.
To see a doctor, you must register first.
Please register at the front desk to handle your business.
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There are many people registering at the hospital today.
I waited two hours after taking a number.
You need to register for a specialist appointment one week in advance.
verb
to send by registered mail
Refers to sending important mail (letters, documents) via a postal service that provides a tracking number and receipt; the post office is responsible for tracing it if lost.
This contract must be sent by registered mail.
Registered mail is more expensive than regular mail but safer.
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It's best to send valuable items by registered mail.
Please give me a receipt for the registered letter.