ALL meanings of in the circumstances
in the cir·cum·stance
I i - noun in the circumstances a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner,agent, etc., that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor: Do not judge his behavior without considering every circumstance. 1
- noun in the circumstances Usually, circumstances. the existing conditions or state of affairs surrounding and affecting an agent: Circumstances permitting, we sail on Monday. 1
- noun in the circumstances an unessential or secondary accompaniment of any fact or event; minor detail: The author dwells on circumstances rather than essentials. 1
- noun in the circumstances circumstances, the condition or state of a person with respect to income and material welfare: a family in reduced circumstances. 1
- noun in the circumstances an incident or occurrence: His arrival was a fortunate circumstance. 1
- noun in the circumstances detailed or circuitous narration; specification of particulars: The speaker expatiated with great circumstance upon his theme. 1
- noun in the circumstances Archaic. ceremonious accompaniment or display: pomp and circumstance. 1
- verb with object in the circumstances to place in particular circumstances or relations: The company was favorably circumstanced by the rise in tariffs. 1
- verb with object in the circumstances Obsolete. to furnish with details. to control or guide by circumstances. 1
- idioms in the circumstances under no circumstances, regardless of events or conditions; never: Under no circumstances should you see them again. 1
- idioms in the circumstances under the circumstances, because of the conditions; as the case stands: Under the circumstances, there is little hope for an early settlement. Also, in the circumstances. 1
- adverb in the circumstances in view of the situation 1