0 used as the subject of a verb to refer to people, animals, or things already mentioned or, more generally, to a group of people not clearly described: --
The singer came out as non-binary, joining a growing number of people who use "they/them" as pronouns.
At that time Smith said that they wanted to be open about their new identity, but weren't ready to speak at length about it.
"There's someone on the phone for you." "What do they want?"
They (= people who know) say things will be better in the new year.
I've known the Browns for a long time. They're very nice people.
1 the things or people being spoken about, who have already been mentioned: --
Oil and water don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into two layers.
Most children in the UK remain in full-time education until they are at least 16 years old.
An ambulance crew was called to his home, but he was dead by the time they arrived.
"Thank you for the flowers." "It's all right. I thought they might cheer you up."
My parents live down in Florida, but they come up to Chicago every summer.