allotment
gb/əlˈɑtmənt/ us/əlˈɑtmənt/
B2
Engelsk
keret, bérelt kiskert, részvényallokáció, allokáció, elosztás
NAVNEORD
B2
1
keret
B1
Brugsmønster:
an allotment of [something] (to/for [someone/something])
Each department received an allotment of funds for training.
Minden részleg kapott egy pénzkeretet képzésre.
Passengers have a free baggage allotment of one suitcase.
Az utasoknak ingyenesen egy bőröndnyi poggyász jár.
The plan includes an extra allotment of time for questions at the end.
Læringseksempler
I have a daily allotment of data on my phone.
A telefonomon napi adatkeretem van.
Each student gets an allotment of printing credits.
Minden diák kap egy nyomtatási keretet.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse allotment (a share given) with allot (the verb meaning to give a share).
Betydning
an amount officially given
Ordforbindelser
an allotment of money
|an allotment of time
|an allotment of land
|a weekly allotment
|a monthly allotment
|receive an allotment
|get an allotment
|use up an allotment
|increase the allotment
|reduce the allotment
Synonymer
allocation (more common in budgeting and planning contexts.)
|
share (more general and less official.)
|
portion (often about food or a part of something physical.)
|
quota (emphasizes a fixed limit that must not be exceeded.)
Antonymer
whole (the entire amount rather than a divided share.)
Temaer
daily_life
|business
|government
|planning
Definition
an amount that you are allowed to have
a share or amount of something that is given to a particular person, group, or purpose, especially as part of an official plan or system
NAVNEORD
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
on an allotment; have/rent an allotment
He spends most weekends on his allotment, growing beans and onions.
A hétvégék nagy részét a bérelt kiskertjében tölti, ahol babot és hagymát termeszt.
There’s a long waiting list for an allotment in our area.
Nálunk hosszú a várólista egy bérelt kiskertre.
They built a small shed and a compost heap on the allotment.
Læringseksempler
My grandparents rent an allotment.
A nagyszüleim bérelnek egy kiskertet.
We grow carrots on our allotment.
A bérelt kiskertünkben sárgarépát termesztünk.
Typisk fejl:
This sense is mainly British; in other varieties of English it may need explanation (e.g., 'community garden plot').
Betydning
rented garden plot (UK)
Ordforbindelser
rent an allotment
|have an allotment
|an allotment plot
|an allotment site
|allotment gardening
|work on the allotment
|grow vegetables on an allotment
|get an allotment
|allotment holders
|an allotment shed
Synonymer
plot (more general; does not imply renting from an allotment scheme.)
|
garden plot (descriptive; commonly used outside the UK.)
Temaer
gardening
|outdoors
|uk
|daily_life
Definition
a small rented place to grow plants
a small piece of land rented from a local authority or private owner so that people can grow vegetables, fruit, or flowers (especially in the UK)
NAVNEORD
C1
BUSINESS
3
allokáció
C1
Brugsmønster:
share allotment; allotment of shares; receive an allotment
Retail investors received a smaller share allotment than they expected.
A lakossági befektetők a vártnál kisebb részvényallokációt kaptak.
The company announced the allotment of shares to institutional buyers.
A vállalat bejelentette a részvények intézményi befektetőknek történő allokációját.
You’ll be notified of your allotment after the offer closes.
Læringseksempler
I received my IPO allotment yesterday.
Tegnap megkaptam az IPO-allokációmat.
Typisk fejl:
In finance, allotment is about assigning shares; it is not the same as a general 'investment'.
Betydning
shares assigned in a new issue
Ordforbindelser
share allotment
|IPO allotment
|rights issue allotment
|an oversubscribed allotment
|receive an allotment
|get a smaller allotment
|the basis of allotment
|allotment letter
|allotment date
|allotment process
Synonymer
allocation (a broader term used across finance and other areas.)
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assignment (highlights the act of giving shares to particular investors.)
Antonymer
cancellation (shares are not issued or the assignment is withdrawn.)
Temaer
business
|finance
|investing
Definition
the shares you are given in an IPO
the number of shares that an investor is assigned in a new share issue, or the process of assigning those shares
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
4
elosztás
B2
Brugsmønster:
the allotment of [something] (to/for [someone/something])
The allotment of emergency aid will be reviewed next month.
A sürgősségi segély elosztását jövő hónapban felülvizsgálják.
Disagreements arose over the allotment of office space.
Az irodaterület elosztása miatt nézeteltérések alakultak ki.
The policy sets out rules for the allotment of social housing.
Læringseksempler
The allotment of money was decided by the committee.
A pénz elosztásáról a bizottság döntött.
Typisk fejl:
Often used in formal writing; in casual speech, people usually say 'distribution' or 'how it is divided'.
Betydning
the act of distributing officially
Ordforbindelser
the allotment of resources
|the allotment of funds
|the allotment of land
|the allotment of duties
|the allotment process
|criteria for allotment
|allotment policy
|allotment decision
|fair allotment
|equitable allotment
Synonymer
distribution (focuses on spreading things out, not necessarily by official rules.)
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apportionment (more formal; emphasizes dividing according to proportions.)
Antonymer
withholding (keeping something back rather than assigning it.)
Temaer
government
|business
|planning
Definition
the process of giving amounts to people or uses
the act or process of officially giving or assigning shares, resources, duties, or other things to particular people or purposes
Grammatik
Opslagsform
allotment
IPA
GB/əlˈɑtmənt/
US/əlˈɑtmənt/
Stavelser og tryk
al - lot - ment (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lot)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: allotment
- Plural: allotment, allotments
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
allotment garden
1/əlˈɑtmənt ɡˈɑɹdən/
fixed phrase
area made of allotment plots
a place with small rented garden plots
Eksempler
- The allotment garden is locked at night to prevent theft.
- They met their neighbors at the allotment garden on Saturday morning.
- A new footpath will run alongside the allotment garden.
Læringseksempler
- We walked past the allotment garden.
allotment holder
1/əlˈɑtmənt hˈoʊldɚ/
fixed phrase
person who rents an allotment
a person with an allotment plot
Eksempler
- Allotment holders are asked to keep paths clear of weeds.
- The site has a community shed that all allotment holders can use.
- Several allotment holders complained about vandalism.
Læringseksempler
- She is an allotment holder.
allotment plot
1/əlˈɑtmənt plˈɑt/
fixed phrase
one rented section of allotments
one small rented piece of land
Eksempler
- Her allotment plot is full of herbs and salad greens.
- They swapped allotment plots to be closer to the water tap.
- The allotment plot is small, but it produces plenty of tomatoes.
Læringseksempler
- This is my allotment plot.
budget allotment
1/bˈʌd͡ʒɪt əlˈɑtmənt/
fixed phrase
business
money set aside officially
money given to a project or department
Eksempler
- The marketing team’s budget allotment was cut this year.
- We need approval to move money between budget allotments.
- Each region receives a budget allotment based on population.
Læringseksempler
- Our budget allotment is not enough.
garden allotment
1/ɡˈɑɹdən əlˈɑtmənt/
fixed phrase
rented plot for growing plants
a small rented garden area
Eksempler
- She signed up for a garden allotment near her flat.
- The council opened new garden allotments on unused land.
- They share a garden allotment with friends and split the harvest.
Læringseksempler
- He has a garden allotment.
share allotment
1/ʃˈɛɹ əlˈɑtmənt/
fixed phrase
business
shares assigned to an investor
the shares you are given
Eksempler
- Her share allotment was only 200 shares because the offer was oversubscribed.
- The broker emailed clients their share allotment details.
- Employees received a preferential share allotment.
Læringseksempler
- I got a small share allotment.
the allotment of shares
1/ðə əlˈɑtmənt əv ʃˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
business
process of assigning shares
the process of giving shares to investors
Eksempler
- The allotment of shares to qualifying applicants will be completed on Friday.
- The prospectus describes how the allotment of shares will be decided.
- They delayed the allotment of shares because of a regulatory review.
Læringseksempler
- The allotment of shares happens next week.
time allotment
1/tˈaɪm əlˈɑtmənt/
fixed phrase
amount of time allowed
the time you are allowed to use
Eksempler
- Please finish the quiz within the time allotment.
- The speaker ran over their time allotment by five minutes.
- We increased the time allotment for group discussion.
Læringseksempler
- We have a 30-minute time allotment.