"mobile" meaning in English

See mobile in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈmoʊbəl/ [US], /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ [UK] Audio: en-uk-mobile.ogg [UK] Forms: mobile [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something capable of being moved is said to be mobile.
    Sense id: simple-mobile-en-adj-UqT4Hv9v
  2. If something is mobile, it can be used on a mobile device.
    Sense id: simple-mobile-en-adj-cSPvIXBg

Noun

IPA: /ˈmoʊbəl/ [US], /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ [UK] Audio: en-uk-mobile.ogg [UK] Forms: mobile, mobiles [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A mobile is a small device that can be used to call someone.
    Sense id: simple-mobile-en-noun-qdEZwVPx
  2. A mobile is a hanging sculpture.
    Sense id: simple-mobile-en-noun-WOSptah-
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