an act of reserving accommodation, a ticket, etc. in advance

the hotel does not handle group bookings

early booking is essential

an instance of a player being cautioned by the referee for foul play

it was a rough match with five bookings

reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance

I have booked a table at the Swan

book early to avoid disappointment

make an official note of the personal details of (a person who has broken a law or rule)

the cop booked me and took me down to the station

leave suddenly

they just ate your pizza and drank your soda and booked