- yes; all right
- ‘Shall we go for a walk?’ ‘OK.’
- used to attract somebody’s attention or to introduce a comment
- Okay, let's go.
- used to check that somebody agrees with you or understands you
- The meeting's at 2, OK?
- I'll do it my way, OK?
- used to stop people arguing with you or criticizing you
- OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry.
Word Originmid 19th cent. (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials.
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