a-ok

adjective
UK: /ˌeɪ ˈoʊ ˈkeɪ/
US: /ˌeɪ ˈoʊ ˈkeɪ/

  1. When something is A-OK, it means it is satisfactory or acceptable.

    1. The report came back A-OK, so we can proceed now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor said my health is A-OK after the check-up so I feel relieved. [ ] [ ]

  2. If you describe something as A-OK, you mean it is in perfect condition or working order.

    1. The engine is A-OK after the repairs. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once the software update is complete, the system should be A-OK and ready to use. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perfect roger yes satisfactory all right fine acceptable
a-ok noun

  1. A signal that something is fine or that permission is granted; a sign of approval.

    1. Give me the A-OK when you're ready. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once we receive the A-OK from the manager, we will start the project. [ ] [ ]
a-ok verb

  1. To give approval or confirmation that something is satisfactory or ready.

    1. They A-OK'd the project proposal this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The supervisor A-OK'd my vacation request, so I'm planning my trip now. [ ] [ ]
a-ok interjection

  1. An exclamation indicating agreement, approval, or understanding.

    1. "Are we all set to go?" "A-OK!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "Did you finish your homework?" "A-OK, I did it before dinner." [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a-ok" in English means: When something is A-OK, it means it is satisfactory or acceptable., If you describe something as A-OK, you mean it is in perfect condition or working order..

The phonetic transcription of "a-ok" is /ˌeɪ ˈoʊ ˈkeɪ/ in British English and /ˌeɪ ˈoʊ ˈkeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a-ok": perfect, roger, yes, satisfactory, all right, fine, acceptable.

Example usage of "a-ok": "The report came back A-OK, so we can proceed now.". More examples on the page.