A member of an ethnographic group of Georgians.
In plain English: An Ajar is someone who belongs to a specific cultural group from Georgia.
"There is a pleasant coolness in the draft from the window left ajar."
Usage: The word ajar is not used as a noun to describe a person; it functions only as an adjective meaning slightly open. You should never use it to refer to a Georgian or any other ethnic group.
To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.
In plain English: To ajar is to be slightly open but not fully closed.
"She left the door just ajar so some fresh air could get in."
Usage: Ajar describes something that is slightly open - think of a door ajar or a window left ajar. It's an adjective, not a verb describing misalignment.
Slightly turned or opened.
In plain English: Ajar means slightly open, like a door that is not fully shut but also not completely closed.
"The door was left ajar, letting in a draft of cool air."
Usage: Use ajar only to describe a door, window, or similar object that is slightly open but not fully shut. Do not use it to mean merely closed or partially closed in a way that implies obstruction.
Slightly turned or opened.
Out of harmony.
In plain English: Ajar means slightly open, like a door that isn't fully shut or completely closed.
Usage: Do not use "ajar" as an adverb to mean out of harmony; it is strictly an adjective describing something slightly open, such as a door that is not fully shut. Instead, use words like "out of sync" or "discordant" when referring to people or ideas lacking agreement.