English Dictionary

at large

prep_phrase

(idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined. / (obsolete) In full, fully. / In general; as a whole. / (US, politics, of an election) Having an electorate across multiple districts.

The suspect is still at large.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.

For a nervous twenty-four hours, three wanted criminals were at large in the city.

意味（2）

(obsolete) In full, fully.

, vol.I, New York 2001, p.236:

, vol.I, New York 2001, p.236: The like example I find in Lælius à Fonte Eugubinus, consult. 129 […]. Read in him the story at large.

意味（3）

In general; as a whole.

Some people support the measure, but the community at large will probably be against it.

意味（4）

(US, politics, of an election) Having an electorate across multiple districts.

The city has five city council districts; however, the mayor is elected at large.