Meaning of lecture In English

• 0 a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students:

  • We went to a lecture on Italian art.

  • Who's giving the lecture this afternoon?

  • My dad gave me a lecture on the evils of alcohol last night.

• 1 to give a formal talk to a group of people, often at a college or university:

  • For ten years she lectured in law.

  • She travelled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights.

  • His parents used to lecture him on his table manners.

• 2 a formal, prepared talk given to a group of people, esp. students:

  • a lecture on astronomy

• 3 a serious talk given to criticize someone or give someone advice:

  • She gave him a lecture about his table manners.

• 4 to give a formal, prepared talk to a group of people, esp. students:

  • [ I ] She’s lecturing on the geology of the region.

• 5 to give someone a serious talk to criticize or give advice to that person:

  • [ T ] He lectured me on the need to keep accurate records.