Definitions

1. noun

A piece of furniture with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying objects, especially in an office, home, or public building.

“She rummaged through the old cabinet in the attic to find her grandmother’s jewelry.”

2. noun

A group of senior government officials who advise the head of state or government on important matters.

“The cabinet resigned after the prime minister’s scandalous resignation.”

3. noun

A set of electronic components, such as circuits, chips, or wires, assembled to perform a particular function.

“The company developed a cabinet to store and manage their network devices.”

4. verb

To store or display something in a cabinet.

“She cabineted her favorite books in a beautiful wooden case.”

5. verb

To advise or consult with a group of senior officials, especially in a government.

“The president will cabinet the prime minister on the new economic policies.”

6. verb

To assemble a set of electronic components into a cabinet.

“The engineers cabineted the new network device to improve its performance.”