Meaning of client In English

• 0 a customer or someone who receives services:

  • Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years.

  • We always aim to give our clients personal attention.

• 1 a computer that is connected to a server (= large central computer) from which it gets information

• 2 a person who receives services, esp. from a lawyer or other person who gives advice:

  • He’s a sports agent and has a lot of basketball players as clients.

• 3 someone who receives professional services from an organization:

  • We offer a broad range of services to our clients.

  • a client of sb/sth Mr Black has been a client of this law firm for many years.

  • a corporate/private/individual client Our specially trained staff can offer corporate clients on-site assessments and training workshops.

  • a valued/important/major client

  • a new/prospective/potential client

  • help/advise/represent a client

  • client care/service/satisfaction We attribute our growth to our unwavering commitment to client service.

• 4 a customer who buys goods or services from a store, restaurant, etc.:

  • The restaurant's lunchtime clients are mostly businesspeople.

• 5 a computer or piece of software or equipment that is connected to a server (= a large central computer) from which it gets information:

  • email/Windows/web client Please type this address into your email client.