event 
/ɪˈvɛnt/ noun
plural events /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun [count] 1 a : something (especially something important or notable) that happens
▪ The article recounted the events of the past year. ▪ the last major/big event of the summer ▪ He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. ▪ The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events. ▪ It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence. — see also current events
b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
▪ She likes to arrive at social events early. ▪ upcoming events ▪ a sporting event ▪ a calendar of events — see also media event, nonevent 2 : any one of the contests in a sports program
▪ track-and-field events ▪ It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won. ▪ the main event
▪ The article recounted the events of the past year. ▪ the last major/big event of the summer ▪ He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards. ▪ The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events. ▪ It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence. — see also current events
b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
▪ She likes to arrive at social events early. ▪ upcoming events ▪ a sporting event ▪ a calendar of events — see also media event, nonevent
▪ track-and-field events ▪ It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won. ▪ the main event
at all events or in any event
— used to say that what is being said is true no matter what other things may or may not happen or be true ▪ It's possible that she was too nervous to pay close attention. At all events [=in any case, anyway], she does not have all the details quite right. ▪ It is curious, in any event, why their decision bothers him so much.
in the event
chiefly Brit : when something that was planned or thought about actually happened
▪ We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.
▪ We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.
in the event of
: if (something) happens
▪ In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors. ▪ I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
▪ In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors. ▪ I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
in the event (that)
: if it happens that (something occurs) : if
▪ In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time. ▪ The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.
▪ In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time. ▪ The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.
overtaken by events — see overtake
