- relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
- an informal atmosphere
- an informal meeting/gathering/visit
- an informal arrangement
- informal discussions/talks
- an informal chat/conversation
- Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
- The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers.
- These meetings should remain purely informal, with no obligation on either side.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- (of language) suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters
- an informal expression
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- (of clothes) suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion synonym casual
- I changed into more informal clothes.
- Dress is informal, and storage space often limited, so you’ll be more comfortable travelling light.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- (of work or business) done by individuals on a small scale, especially unofficially or illegally
- the informal economy/sector
- informal street traders
- The city has acted to remove informal traders from train stations.
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