Noun
/pres ˈɡæləri/
The term "press gallery" refers to a designated area within a legislative chamber or other official meeting spaces where members of the press (journalists) gather to observe proceedings. This space allows reporters to cover events, such as political debates or significant announcements, and often serves as a crucial link between public officials and media.
Press galleries are more common in contexts related to government, politics, and significant public events, making it a term more frequently encountered in written contexts, such as news articles and reports, rather than in everyday oral speech.
Frequency of Use: Moderately used, particularly in political and media circles.
The politicians addressed the issues directly to the press gallery, hoping to sway public opinion.
Политики обратились к вопросам непосредственно к пресс-галерее, надеясь изменить общественное мнение.
Access to the press gallery was restricted due to safety concerns during the event.
Доступ к пресс-галерее был ограничен из-за проблем с безопасностью во время мероприятия.
Members of the press gallery were eager to ask questions after the speech concluded.
Члены пресс-галереи с нетерпением ждали возможности задать вопросы после завершения речи.
The term "press gallery" does not have a significant number of idiomatic expressions associated with it, but it is related to the broader context of media and political discourse. Here are a few example sentences where the concept of the press is integrated into idiomatic expressions concerning the media:
The press is all ears when a scandal breaks in the government.
Пресса готова слушать, когда разгорается скандал в правительстве.
She pulled the wool over the press's eyes with her charm.
Она обманула прессу своим обаянием.
After the announcement, the press was in a feeding frenzy, eager for insights.
После объявления пресса находилась в неистовстве, жаждая достать инсайдерскую информацию.
The new policy has made headlines, and the press is now on the warpath.
Новая политика попала в заголовки, и пресса теперь настроена решительно.
They are walking a tightrope with the press after their controversial statements.
Они идут по канату с прессой после своих спорных заявлений.
The term "press" in this context originates from the Latin word "pressare," meaning "to press, to crush," which evolved in Middle English into "press," referring to the printing press and by extension, the media. "Gallery" comes from the Old French "galerie," meaning "a place for watching," which has roots in Latin "galeria."
Synonyms: Press corps, media gallery, press section
Antonyms: Audience, public, spectators