English English Dictionary

mutual in English:

a reciprocal relationship between citizens and the state

reciprocalagreement, obligation

she was hoping for some reciprocal comment or gesture

As long as Britain remains in the union, their pension and healthcare rights will be protected under defined reciprocal arrangements.

the treaty is a bilateral commitment with reciprocal rights and duties

There must be a reciprocal advantage; it should not always be one-sided.

We can lift the restrictions on imports once the joint agreement is signed.

Do you and your husband have a joint bank account?

joint decision-making

I'm afraid I have water in my knee joint.

Pole and Hungarian - two good friends, joint fight and drinking are their ends.

joint property

"As for the discovery of the enemy's weakness, that was a joint effort of my bridge crew."

Belonging to or shared between two or more people: A joint bank account. There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies.

Our joint is full of J.D.s.

I'm out of joints. I've gotta get some.

I like this joint. I feel comfortable here.

It has nothing to do with chain stores. A joint may refer to a chain store or to any other kind of store or restaurant or bar.

My joints are really stiff this morning.

"The tavern is ... just a joint with Formica tables, a vinyl floor, lights over the mirrors"

The joint of my left shoulder aches.