adjective
always used before a noun :of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.
always used before a noun
of, relating to, paid for by, or working for a government
supported by money from the government and from private contributors rather than by commercials
able to be used by anyone :open or available to people in general rather than to just a few people
able to be seen or heard by many people
known to many people
offering shares or stock that can be traded on the open market
go public
to make something known to many people :to make something generally known by announcing it, publishing it, etc.
to offer shares or stock that can be freely traded on the open market
in the public eye
public knowledge
noun
[singular] the public :the people of a country, state, etc.
a group of people who have a shared interest, quality, etc.
in public
in a place where you can be seen by many people :in a public place