Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - available

~ adj 1 something that is available is able to be used or can easily be bought or found  (Now available in paperback! | We've already used up all the available space.) + for  (The university is trying to make more accommodation available for students.)  (an increase in the number of jobs available to women) readily/freely available (=very easy to obtain by anyone)  (Drugs like crack are freely available. | every available (=every one that you can get))  (Every available ambulance was rushed to the scene of the accident.) 2 someone who is available is not busy and has enough time to talk to you  (The president was not available for comment.) 3 someone who is available does not have a wife, boyfriend etc, and therefore may want to start a new romantic relationship with someone else - availability n  (the availability of affordable housing)