B2adjectiveformalworkbusiness
US/ædˈvaɪ.zə.bəl/
UK/ədˈvaɪ.zə.bəl/
sensible and likely to be the best thing to do
In context
It is advisable to book your flight at least a month in advance.
Legal advice is advisable before you sign any contract.
The manager did not think it advisable to change the schedule so late.
Words that go with advisable
adverb + adjective
- highly advisableEarly registration is highly advisable.
- not advisableDriving at night is not advisable in this area.
- strongly advisableA medical check-up is strongly advisable before the trip.
- generally advisableIt is generally advisable to arrive early.
verb + adjective
- be advisableIt would be advisable to keep all receipts.
- consider it advisableWe consider it advisable to wait for the report.
adjective + preposition
- advisable toIs it advisable to travel during the holiday?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is advisable booking early.Correct: It is advisable to book early.