ownership
gb/ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/ us/ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2700
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Podstatné jméno
B1
relation
1
Legal right of possession
The state of having something that belongs to you by law.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s ownership of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ownership' with 'possession'. You can possess something without owning it, for example, if you borrow it.
Synonyma
possession (Implies having something physically, but not necessarily the legal right to it.)
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proprietorship (More formal or business-oriented term for legal ownership.)
Antonyma
lease (Refers to temporary use without legal ownership.)
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theft (Illegal taking of something from its rightful owner.)
Kolokace
full ownership
|joint ownership
|transfer ownership
|prove ownership
|ownership rights
Témata
law
|business
|daily life
Příklady
- The company took full ownership of the building last year.
- She proved her ownership of the car with the registration papers.
- Ownership of the land was disputed for decades.
- They share joint ownership of the restaurant.
- The transfer of ownership was completed yesterday.
Učební příklady
- I have ownership of this house.
- He showed papers to prove ownership of the bike.
- We share ownership of the shop.
- She took ownership of the car last week.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
2
Responsibility for something
Being responsible for something and making sure it is done well.
Vzorec užití:
take ownership of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may misinterpret 'take ownership' as meaning to buy something. In this sense, it means to accept responsibility.
Synonyma
accountability (Focuses more on being answerable for actions or results.)
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responsibility (General term for being in charge or obligated to act.)
Antonyma
neglect (Failure to take responsibility for something.)
Kolokace
take ownership
|show ownership
|personal ownership
Témata
work
|self-development
|business
Příklady
- He took ownership of the project and delivered it ahead of schedule.
- Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work.
- Taking ownership means accepting both success and failure.
- She showed real ownership in managing the event smoothly.
Učební příklady
- He took ownership of the job.
- We must take ownership of our mistakes.
- She shows ownership in her work.
Gramatika
Výrazy
assume ownership
1/əsˈum ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
Begin legal possession or responsibility
To start having legal possession or control over something, or to start being responsible for it.
Příklady
- The new manager will assume ownership next week.
- He assumed ownership of the store after his father retired.
take ownership
1/tˈeɪk ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
Accept responsibility for something
To agree to be responsible for something and manage it.
Příklady
- You need to take ownership of your own learning.
- She took ownership of the mistake and fixed it immediately.
transfer of ownership
1/tɹˈænsfɚ əv ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
Change legal owner of something
When the legal owner of something changes to another person or group.
Příklady
- The transfer of ownership will be completed next month.
- They signed the papers for the transfer of ownership of the property.
transfer of ownership
2/tɹˈænsfɚ əv ˈoʊnɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
Legal change of possession rights
When something legally changes owners.
Příklady
- The sale includes the transfer of ownership of the property.
- Transfer of ownership must be registered with the authorities.