not public [usually before noun] belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not for public use

not public; 1[usually before noun] belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not for public use The sign said, “Private property.

privates. [plural] (informal) private parts (= a polite way of referring to the sexual organs without saying their names)

with no one else present Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? compare in public. See private in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

privately ; in a secret way that involves a particular person or group of people, and not people in general. Can we speak privately? ; in somebody's personal ...

What does the verb private mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb private. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

What does the adjective private mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective private. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation ...

PRIVATE definition: 1. only for one person or group and not for everyone: 2. Private activities involve personal…. Learn more.

(also private limited company) (business) a business that may not offer its shares for sale to the public compare public company, plc

(of a profession) the fact of working on your own or in a small independent company rather than as an employee of the government or a large company.