1. (

• object ,
• physical_object

) a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects" ;

2. (

• aim ,
• object ,
• objective ,
• target

) the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" ;

3. (

• object

) (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb" ;

4. (

• object ,

) the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection" ;

5. (

• object ,

) (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects" ;

1. (

• object

) express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license" ;

2. (

• object

) be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture" ;