Ok Meaning

UK /əʊˈkeɪ/
US /oʊˈkeɪ/
Word Definition
ok meaning

Ok Definition & Usage

interjection

'Ok' is used to express agreement, acceptance, or approval.

Examples

  • "A: Can we meet at 3 PM? B: Ok, that's fine."
  • "A: Are you ready to go? B: Ok, let's do it!"
  • "The meeting was long, but in the end, everything was ok."
  • "Ok, I understand now. Thanks for explaining."
  • "A: Can you help me with this? B: Ok, no problem."
adjective

'Ok' can describe something that is acceptable, average, or not exceptional but sufficient.

Examples

  • "The food was ok, nothing special."
  • "Her performance was ok, but she could do better."
  • "The movie was ok, but I expected more."
  • "I felt ok after the workout, a little tired but fine."
  • "The hotel was ok, but I’d prefer something better next time."
noun

'Ok' can be used as a noun to refer to the act of giving approval or confirming something.

Examples

  • "I gave her the ok to proceed with the project."
  • "He got the ok from his manager before making the decision."
  • "She asked for my ok before signing the contract."
  • "The team received the ok to start the new initiative."
  • "Once we have the ok from the client, we can move forward."

Cultural Context

'Ok' has become one of the most universally recognized expressions in English and many other languages. Its exact origin is disputed, but it is widely believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. Some theories suggest it came from a humorous misspelling of 'all correct' (often abbreviated as 'oll korrect').

The Ok Signal

Story

The Ok Signal

It was a typical Saturday morning when Sarah and Jake sat down at their favorite café, discussing the plans for their upcoming road trip. Sarah was excited, but there were a lot of details to figure out. Jake had been meticulous, making sure everything was planned down to the last detail. 'I’ve made reservations at three different hotels, just in case we need to change plans on the fly,' Jake said, checking his phone. Sarah smiled and nodded. 'That’s fine, but do we need all these options? Can’t we just book one and figure the rest out later?' she asked. Jake looked at her, a little surprised. 'You sure you’re ok with that? I thought you liked to have everything set in stone.' Sarah thought for a moment. 'Well, yeah, I guess. But this trip is supposed to be fun, not a military operation. Ok, we’ll stick with the first option and go from there.' Jake gave her a thumbs-up. 'Ok, it’s settled then!' he said, confirming the decision. Later, as they were packing the car, Sarah’s younger brother Tim called. 'Hey, are you guys still coming to the concert tonight?' he asked. Sarah paused, looking at her watch. 'Uh, I’m not sure,' she replied. 'It’s getting late, and we might miss the opening act.' 'Ok, I get it,' Tim said, understanding her hesitation. 'No worries, just let me know what you decide.' As Sarah hung up, she realized how often she had used the word 'ok' throughout the day. It was her go-to word for both confirming and making decisions, a universal signal of agreement and approval. Whether it was planning a trip, confirming a decision, or just acknowledging someone else’s message, 'ok' had become the key to smooth communication. As she finished packing, Sarah smiled at Jake. 'Ok, I think we’re ready. Let’s hit the road.'

The Ok Signal