available

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

   kept a fire extinguisher available

2. 2
   adj

   convenient for use or disposal

   the house is available after July 1

3. 3
   adj

   Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

   We have an available candidate.

4. 4
   adj

   Readily obtainable.

   The list shows the available products in the store.

5. 5
   adj

   Valid.

   This is an available plea.

6. 6
   adj

   Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

   One thing however, I finally settled upon—and that was, if I ever did meet him that I would shoot him precisely as I would shoot a mad dog. In order to make this plan available, I had […] armed myself with a revolver.

7. 7
   adj

   Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.

   I have a question for you when you're available.

8. 8
   adj

   not busy

Etymology

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.