English Explanatory Dictionary

read the room

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To understand the emotions and thoughts of the people present, especially to determine the kind of speech or actions that would be appropriate or inappropriate.

Pronunciation

En-au-read the room.ogg

Word forms

read the room reads the room reading the room

Synonyms

read the table

Related words

mood pick up what someone is putting down social proof vibe work the crowd work the room

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