1. To record in a book (as a sale or accounting item) (Jenkins booked three sales that day).
2. To record the name of (a person arrested) in a sequential list of police arrests, with details of the person’s identity (usu. including a photograph and a fingerprint), particulars about the alleged offense, and the name of the arresting officer (the defendant was booked immediately after arrest).
3. To engage (someone) contractually as a performer or guest (although the group was booked for two full performances, the lead singer, Raven, canceled and this action ensued). See BOOKING CONTRACT.
