in a major key
In an unrestrained manner; on a large or expansive scale.
major
UK [ˈmɛjd͡ʒə(ɹ)] US [ˈmeɪ̯d͡ʒɚ]
noun 6adj 5name 3verb 1
Definitions
adj
1
Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
The US supreme court has ruled unanimously that natural human genes cannot be patented, a decision that scientists and civil rights campaigners said removed a major barrier to patient care and medical innovation.
2
Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
the major part of the assembly
3
Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope.
The building underwent a major renovation.
4
Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.
to earn some major cash
a major exhibition
5
Involving great risk, serious, life-threatening.
to suffer from a major illness
noun
1
A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
He used to be a major in the army.
2
A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
3
A person of legal age.
4
Ellipsis of major key.
5
Ellipsis of major interval.
verb
1
Used in a phrasal verb: major in.
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