commissary

• Существительное, обозначающее магазин или центр снабжения, особенно тот, который продает продукты и товары на военной базе, в тюрьме или крупной организации.

A noun referring to a store or supply center, especially one that sells food and goods in a military base, prison, or large organization.

1. Military storeB2formalamerican

   A store that sells food and supplies to military personnel and their families on a military base.

   Военный магазин

   • The soldiers bought groceries at the base commissary.
   • She works as a cashier at the army commissary.
   • The commissary offers discounted prices for military families.

2. Food serviceB2formalamerican

   A restaurant or cafeteria, especially one in a film studio, factory, or other large organization.

   Столовая

   • The film crew had lunch at the studio commissary.
   • The factory commissary serves hot meals to the workers.
   • He grabbed a quick sandwich from the commissary.

   Синонимыcafeteriacanteendining-halllunchroommess hallrefectory

3. Deputy or representativeC1formal

   A person to whom duties are delegated; a deputy.

   Заместитель или представитель

   • The bishop appointed a commissary to oversee the diocese.
   • The commissary acted on behalf of the absent director.
   • He served as the commissary for the regional office.

   Синонимыagentdelegatedeputyenvoyproxyrepresentativesurrogate