Console

/ˈkɒn.səʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A panel or unit containing controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

He adjusted the volume from the console of the sound system.

A cabinet or table that holds a television or stereo equipment.

The new console in the living room matched the furniture perfectly.

A computer interface designed to allow interaction with system software.

She used the command line console to run the program.

verb

To provide comfort or solace to someone in distress.

She tried to console her friend after the loss of their pet.

To lessen the grief or sorrow of someone.

He was consoled by the kind words of his family during the difficult time.

From Latin 'consolari', meaning 'to comfort, console'.

to console someone

to provide comfort to someone in distress

console yourself

to find comfort or solace for oneself

gaming console

a device used to play video games

comfort

the state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

solace

comfort in a time of sadness

console (noun)

a panel or unit accommodating a set of controls

To offer emotional support or comfort in a casual manner.

He consoled his friend over text, saying 'you got this!'

To play video games in a relaxed setting.

Let's just console and chill this weekend.