Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
event noun
/ɪˈvent/ n [C]
•
anything that happens, especially something important or unusual
This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.
Susannah's party was the social event of the year.
The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.
•
one of a set of races or competitions
The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres.
in the event
used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected
We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early.
in the event of sth
if something happens
In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting.
in any event
(UK also )
at all events
whatever happens
I might go home next month, but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas.
in either event
in either of two situations
I can't decide whether to accept the Cambridge or the London job, but in either event I'll have to move house.
in that event
if that happens
There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. In that event I'll phone to let you know.
(Definition of event noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
