general

Affecting or including most people, places or things; true in most cases.

• The general mood in the office was negative after the meeting.
  Toplantıdan sonra ofisteki genel hava olumsuzdu.
• As a general rule, we don't work on Sundays.
  Genel bir kural olarak pazar günleri çalışmayız.

Not detailed; giving only the main points or a rough idea.

• I have a general idea of what happened.
  Ne olduğunu ana hatlarıyla biliyorum.
• Can you give me a general description of the man?
  Bana adamı kabaca tarif edebilir misin?

Not limited to one subject or area; not specialized.

• The quiz tests your general knowledge.
  Bu yarışma genel kültürünü ölçüyor.
• This is a general hospital, not a children's hospital.
  Burası çocuk hastanesi değil, genel bir hastane.

Used in job titles to show that someone has the highest rank or the most responsibility.

• She was recently promoted to general manager.
  Kısa süre önce genel müdürlüğe terfi etti.
• The secretary-general will visit the region next week.
  Genel sekreter gelecek hafta bölgeyi ziyaret edecek.