Pronunciation
/tɪl/
Definitions
Noun
- Till (British) or cash register (American): A machine used for recording and handling cash transactions in a store or restaurant. Example: “The cashier scanned the items and entered them into the till.”
- Until: The point in time up to which something continues or is done. Example: “I’ll work till 6 pm tonight.”
Verb
- To operate or serve at a cash register. Example: “She was working behind the till all day.”
- To perform tasks until a specified time or condition. Example: “We’ll continue the project till it’s completed.”
Phrases
- “Check out the till” means to look at the cash register or inventory.
- “Till midnight” refers to staying open or working until midnight.
- “Don’t forget to till the soil” is a gardening instruction, meaning to loosen the earth before planting.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The till showed a healthy balance after a busy weekend.”
- Verb: “She finished ringing up customers at the till.”
- Prepositional phrase: “The store will remain open till 10 pm.”