witness box

Noun

A place in a court where a witness gives evidence.

ریشه

Derived from the words 'witness' and 'box'. 'Witness' comes from Old English 'witnes' meaning 'testimony, evidence' and 'box' from Old English 'box' meaning 'a container'.

مثال

• The witness box is usually located near the judge.
• He was asked to step into the witness box.
• The witness box is where the witness gives their testimony.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Step into the witness box Leave the witness box Stand in the witness box