condition
state of something or someone
The way something or someone is at a certain time, especially about health or quality.
[something] is in [adjective] condition
- The car is in excellent condition despite its age.
- Her medical condition has improved after treatment.
- The house was sold in poor condition.
- The bike is in good condition.
- He is in good physical condition.
- My phone is in bad condition.
requirement for something to happen
Something that must happen or be true before something else can happen.
[something] is a condition for [something else]
- Payment in advance is a condition for delivery.
- You may enter the competition under certain conditions.
- The loan was approved with strict conditions.
- You can join under one condition.
- We must meet the conditions to get the prize.
- This job has many conditions.
illness or medical problem
A sickness or health problem someone has.
[someone] has [a/an] [adjective] condition
- She suffers from a rare skin condition.
- The patient is in stable condition after surgery.
- Asthma is a common respiratory condition.
- He has a heart condition.
- She has a skin condition.
- My uncle has a serious condition.
train or influence behavior over time
To teach a person or animal to act in a certain way by doing something many times.
to condition [someone/something] to [do something]
- The dog was conditioned to bark at strangers.
- Children can be conditioned to follow routines.
- Years of practice conditioned him to react calmly under pressure.
- The dog is conditioned to sit when I say 'sit'.
- She conditioned her cat to use the box.
- I am conditioning myself to wake up early.
treat to improve quality or feel
To put something on hair, skin, or other material to keep it soft and healthy.
to condition [hair/skin/material] with [something]
- You should shampoo and then condition your hair.
- He conditioned the leather seats to prevent cracking.
- This lotion will condition your skin.
- I wash and condition my hair every day.
- She conditions her skin with cream.
- He conditions his shoes with oil.
- Base: condition
- Plural: condition, conditions
- Base: condition
- 3rd Person Singular: conditions
- Present Participle: conditioning
- Past: conditioned
in (good/bad) condition
1being in a certain state of quality/repair
To be in a good or bad state of quality, health, or repair.
- The bicycle is in perfect condition.
- After the storm, the roof was in bad condition.
on (the) condition that
1'only if' requirement phrase
'Only if' something happens first.
- You can borrow the car on the condition that you fill up the tank.
- They agreed to help on the condition that their names were kept secret.
stable condition
1patient's state not changing quickly
'Stable' means the patient is not getting better or worse quickly.
- The patient remains in stable condition after surgery.
- She was taken to hospital and is now listed in stable condition.
terms and conditions
1rules in an agreement/contract
The rules you agree to when you make a deal or use a service.
- Please read the terms and conditions before signing.
- By using this website, you accept our terms and conditions.