entitlement
gb/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/ us/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 5700
jogosultságérzet, nekem jár mentalitás, jogosultság, jog, jogosultsági alapon működő ellátási program, jogosultsági alapon járó állami ellátás, fejlesztési engedély, fejlesztési jogosultság
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
Vzorec užití:
a sense of entitlement about [something]
His constant complaints about not getting promoted show a huge sense of entitlement.
Az, hogy állandóan panaszkodik amiatt, hogy nem léptetik elő, hatalmas jogosultságérzetről árulkodik.
The manager was frustrated by the interns' entitlement and lack of willingness to learn.
A vezetőt bosszantotta a gyakornokok jogosultságérzete és az, hogy nem voltak hajlandók tanulni.
Some critics say the policy encourages a culture of entitlement among younger workers.
Her entitlement makes it hard for her to accept any kind of criticism.
Online forums are full of discussions about millennial entitlement and expectations at work.
Učební příklady
He shows a strong sense of entitlement at work.
Úgy viselkedik a munkahelyén, mintha neki minden járna.
Her entitlement makes other people feel angry.
Az a hozzáállása, hogy neki minden jár, feldühít másokat.
Their feeling of entitlement causes many problems in the team.
The teacher wants to stop this attitude of entitlement in the class.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the legal sense of 'entitlement' as a right. When used with 'sense of', 'mentality', or 'attitude', it almost always refers to the negative attitude, not a legal right.
Význam
belief one deserves special treatment
Kolokace
sense of entitlement
|entitlement mentality
|a feeling of entitlement
|growing sense of entitlement
|entitlement culture
|entitlement attitude
Synonyma
arrogance (Stronger and more negative; focuses on an exaggerated sense of self-importance, not always about rewards.)
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presumption (Highlights overconfidence in expecting something without proper reason or right.)
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self-importance (Emphasizes valuing oneself too highly, which often leads to entitlement but is slightly broader.)
Antonyma
humility (Describes a modest attitude that does not assume special treatment.)
Témata
emotions
|personality
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not work hard or do anything extra for them.
The belief or attitude that one inherently deserves special treatment, advantages, or rewards, often without having earned them.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
2
jogosultság
B2
jog
A2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s entitlement to [something]
Employees have an entitlement to at least four weeks of paid annual leave.
A munkavállalók legalább négy hét fizetett éves szabadságra jogosultak.
You may lose your entitlement to unemployment benefits if you refuse suitable work.
Elveszítheti a munkanélküli-ellátásra való jogosultságát, ha visszautasítja a megfelelő munkát.
The new law extends parental entitlement to flexible working hours.
Proof of residence is required to confirm your entitlement to free healthcare.
Part-time staff receive a pro-rated entitlement to holiday pay.
Učební příklady
Workers have an entitlement to safe working conditions.
A munkavállalóknak joguk van a biztonságos munkakörülményekhez.
She checked her entitlement to a pension with the company.
A cégnél ellenőrizte, hogy jogosult-e nyugdíjra.
You must show ID to prove your entitlement to the discount.
I want to know my entitlement to sick pay.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'entitlement' when they mean 'title' (e.g. *job entitlement* instead of *job title*). Also, they may say *I am entitlement to* instead of the correct *I am entitled to* for the verb form.
Význam
legal or official right to something
Kolokace
entitlement to benefits
|legal entitlement
|statutory entitlement
|annual leave entitlement
|pension entitlement
|minimum entitlement
Synonyma
right (Most general term; does not always imply a formal legal or contractual basis.)
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eligibility (Focuses more on being qualified to receive something rather than on the right itself.)
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claim (Emphasizes a demand or request based on a supposed entitlement.)
Antonyma
ineligibility (Describes a state where a person does not meet the conditions and therefore has no entitlement.)
Témata
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A legal or official right to get or do something.
The fact of having a legal, contractual, or official right to receive or do something.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
an entitlement program for [group]
Social Security is the largest federal entitlement in the United States.
A Social Security az Egyesült Államok legnagyobb szövetségi jogosultsági alapon működő ellátási programja.
Rising healthcare entitlements are putting pressure on the national budget.
A jogosultsági alapon járó egészségügyi ellátások növekvő költségei nyomást gyakorolnak a nemzeti költségvetésre.
The party has promised not to cut major entitlements for seniors.
Economists warn that entitlement spending will increase as the population ages.
Lawmakers are debating entitlement reform to keep the programs sustainable.
Učební příklady
Some people worry that entitlement programs are too expensive.
Vannak, akik attól tartanak, hogy a jogosultsági alapon működő ellátási programok túl drágák.
The pension system is a key entitlement for older people.
A nyugdíjrendszer kulcsfontosságú, jogosultsági alapon járó ellátás az idősek számára.
Many voters do not want the government to cut entitlements.
Entitlement spending can grow when more people get benefits.
Častá chyba:
Learners may misunderstand this as just 'feeling entitled'. In political or economic news, 'entitlement' almost always refers to government benefit programs, not a personal attitude.
Význam
government benefit program as a right
Kolokace
entitlement program
|entitlement spending
|entitlement reform
|entitlement costs
|entitlement cuts
|entitlement growth
Synonyma
welfare program (General term for programs helping people in need; not all welfare programs are entitlements in the strict budget sense.)
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benefit program (Broader and less political; refers to programs that provide benefits but may or may not be automatic entitlements.)
Antonyma
discretionary program (In budget language, describes spending that must be approved each year, unlike entitlement programs that are automatic.)
Témata
government
|economics
|politics
|finance
|law
Definice
A government program that must give money or services to people who meet set rules.
A government program that guarantees certain groups of people the right to receive specific payments or services if they meet defined rules.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Vzorec užití:
the entitlement process for [a project]
The developer sold the land after securing all the necessary entitlements.
Az ingatlanfejlesztő azután adta el a telket, hogy megszerezte az összes szükséges fejlesztési engedélyt.
Entitlement risk is one of the biggest uncertainties in large real estate projects.
Az engedélyezési kockázat az egyik legnagyobb bizonytalansági tényező a nagy ingatlanfejlesztési projektekben.
The project is still in the entitlement phase and cannot start construction yet.
They hired consultants to help navigate the complex entitlement process.
Once entitlements are in place, the property becomes much more valuable to investors.
Učební příklady
The company is waiting for entitlements before it can build the new offices.
A vállalat a fejlesztési engedélyekre vár, mielőtt megépítheti az új irodákat.
Entitlement risk can delay a real estate project for years.
Az engedélyezési kockázat évekkel is késleltethet egy ingatlanfejlesztési projektet.
They finished the entitlement process and then began construction.
Význam
planning approvals for development
Kolokace
land entitlements
|entitlement process
|entitlement phase
|entitlement risk
|entitlement approvals
|entitlement status
Synonyma
planning permission (Common in British English; a bit narrower, focusing on permission rather than the whole process and package of rights.)
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zoning approval (Refers specifically to compliance with zoning rules, which is often one part of entitlements.)
Antonyma
permit denial (Indicates that the requested development approvals were refused, so there is no entitlement.)
Témata
business
|law
|planning
|housing
Definice
In real estate, the official permissions that allow a person to build or change a property in a certain way.
In real estate and urban planning, the set of official approvals and permissions that allow a property to be developed or used in a specified way.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
entitlement
IPA
GB/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
US/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
en - ti - tle - ment (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: entitlement
- Plural: entitlement, entitlements
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
culture of entitlement
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
society where many feel entitled
A situation in a group or society where many people believe they should get help, money, or special treatment, often without extra effort.
Příklady
- Some commentators argue that a culture of entitlement has developed around certain benefits.
- The new training program is meant to challenge the culture of entitlement in the organization.
entitlement mentality
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt mɛntˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
habit of thinking you deserve more
A way of thinking where people often believe they should get special things or help, just because they want them.
Příklady
- He says an entitlement mentality is hurting productivity in the company.
- Teachers are trying to fight the entitlement mentality they see in some students.
entitlement program
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
government program giving guaranteed benefits
A government program that must give money or services to everyone who meets certain rules.
Příklady
- Medicare is a major entitlement program for older Americans.
- The government is reviewing the cost of its entitlement programs.
entitlement reform
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
changing entitlement program rules
Changes to laws or rules about government programs that must pay benefits, often to make them cost less or work better.
Příklady
- Entitlement reform is a sensitive topic in many countries.
- The report suggests several options for entitlement reform without cutting services.
entitlement spending
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt spˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
money spent on entitlement programs
Government money that is paid out automatically to people in entitlement programs, like pensions or health plans.
Příklady
- Entitlement spending is projected to rise sharply over the next decade.
- Some politicians want to reduce entitlement spending to lower the deficit.
feeling of entitlement
1/fˈilɪŋ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
personal feeling of deserving special treatment
A personal feeling that you should get special help, money, or respect, even when other people do not get it.
Příklady
- There is a growing feeling of entitlement among some customers.
- Her feeling of entitlement was obvious when she demanded a refund without a receipt.
leave entitlement
1/lˈiv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
employee's right to paid leave
The number of days of holiday or other time off that a worker has the right to take.
Příklady
- Most full-time employees have a leave entitlement of at least twenty days per year.
- Part-time staff receive a reduced leave entitlement based on their hours.
sense of entitlement
1/sˈɛns əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
belief you deserve special treatment
The strong belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not do anything extra to deserve them.
Příklady
- His sense of entitlement makes him difficult to work with.
- Parents worry that their children are growing up with a strong sense of entitlement.
- The coach is trying to challenge the players' sense of entitlement and make them work harder.