presence of mind (noun)
1presence of mind — noun self control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency • Hypernyms: ↑self control, ↑self possession, ↑possession, ↑willpower, ↑will power, ↑self command, ↑self will * * * [noun] …
2presence of mind — noun uncount the ability to think quickly and clearly in a difficult situation: Fortunately she had the presence of mind to run into the street …
3presence of mind — noun (U) the ability to deal with a dangerous situation calmly and quickly: have the presence of mind to do sth: Luckily Isabel had the presence of mind to take down the car s registration number …
4presence of mind — noun awareness; good sense Its a good thing that somebody had the presence of mind to close the door before the dog got out …
5presence of mind — UK / US noun [uncountable] the ability to think quickly and clearly in a difficult situation Fortunately she had the presence of mind to run into the street …
6presence of mind — noun alert, calm state of mind enabling one to act quickly in emergencies …
7presence — ► NOUN 1) the state or fact of being present. 2) the impressive manner or appearance of a person. 3) a person or thing that is present but not seen. 4) a group of soldiers or police stationed in a particular place: the USA would maintain a… …
8presence — noun 1) the presence of a train was indicated electrically Syn: existence, being there Ant: absence 2) I requested the presence of a nurse Syn: attendance, appearance; company, companionship …
9presence — noun 1) the presence of an intruder Syn: existence 2) I requested the presence of a lawyer Syn: attendance, appearance 3) a woman of great presence Syn: aura …
10presence — noun 1》 the state or fact of being present. ↘a person or thing that is present but not seen. 2》 the impressive manner or appearance of a person. Phrases make one s presence felt have a strong influence on a situation. presence of mind the… …
