premises (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛmɪsɪz/
Definition
A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.
Examples
The company has its main premises in London.
The police were given a warrant to search the premises.
Smoking is not allowed inside the school premises.
How to Use premises
- on the premises (prepositional phrase)
- Located within the boundaries of a building or property. — "All employees must wear safety goggles on the premises."
- search the premises (collocation)
- To examine a property thoroughly, usually by law enforcement or security. — "The detective obtained a warrant to search the premises for evidence."
- vacate the premises (collocation)
- To leave a property, especially a rented one, by a specific date. — "The landlord asked the tenants to vacate the premises by the end of the month."
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