noun

1. space, esp. enough space, to contain something or in which to do something room for one more, room to move around in
2. suitable scope or opportunity room for doubt
3. a space within a building enclosed by walls or separated from other similar spaces by walls or partitions
4. living quarters; lodgings; apartment
5. the people gathered together in a room
6. Obsolete a position or office

Etymology: ME roum < OE rum, akin to ON, OHG < IE base *rewe-, to open, room > L rus, land

intransitive verb

transitive verb