We should discuss this matter in private.
We should discuss this matter in private.
English
private
ˈpraɪvət, ˈpraɪ.vət, ˈpɹaɪvət, ˈpɹaɪvɪt
Meaning: personal; not public; for the use of one person or group only
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Example sentences
This is a private matter.
He works in the private sector for a large technology company.
He works in the private sector for a large technology company.
Only invited guests are allowed to enter the private party.
Only invited guests are allowed to enter the private party.
The private investigator followed the suspect throughout the city.
The private investigator followed the suspect throughout the city.
The interviewer probed into her private life.
The interviewer probed into her private life.
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach for its guests.
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach for its guests.
She has kept a private diary since she was a child.
She has kept a private diary since she was a child.
He is very selective about the people he invites to his private parties.
He is very selective about the people he invites to his private parties.
The party members met in a private caucus to discuss their strategy.
The party members met in a private caucus to discuss their strategy.
Usage Notes
Can refer to property, information, or an individual's preference for secrecy.
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