accommodation
gb/əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən/ us/əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 2100
szállás, észszerű alkalmazkodás, alkalmazkodás, könnyítés, kompromisszum, akkomodáció, a szem alkalmazkodása
NOUN
A2
1
szállás
A2
Usage pattern:
to find [accommodation]
We found cheap accommodation near the beach.
Olcsó szállást találtunk a strand közelében.
The company arranged accommodation for the visiting clients.
A cég szállást intézett a látogató ügyfeleknek.
During the festival, all local accommodation was fully booked.
Students often struggle to find affordable accommodation in big cities.
Learner examples
We stayed in cheap accommodation near the park.
A park közelében olcsó szálláson szálltunk meg.
The hotel offers good accommodation for families.
A szálloda kényelmes szállást kínál családoknak.
He is looking for student accommodation.
They booked accommodation online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'accommodation' (uncountable in British English) with its plural form 'accommodations' used in American English.
Meaning
temporary lodging or housing
Collocations
find accommodation
|book accommodation
|temporary accommodation
|student accommodation
|luxury accommodation
Synonyms
lodging (Often used in travel contexts; can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned.)
|
housing (More general; can refer to permanent places to live as well as temporary.)
Antonyms
homelessness (The state of having no place to live or stay.)
Themes
travel
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
A place where you can stay or live for a short time.
A place where someone can live or stay for a short period, such as a hotel room, apartment, or guesthouse.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to make [an] accommodation for [someone/something]
The school made special accommodations for students with disabilities.
Az iskola speciális könnyítéseket biztosított a fogyatékossággal élő diákok számára.
We need to make some accommodations for his dietary restrictions.
Valamennyire alkalmazkodnunk kell az étrendi korlátozásaihoz.
The workplace provides reasonable accommodations under the law.
Learner examples
The teacher made an accommodation for the blind student.
A tanár könnyítést biztosított a vak diáknak.
They gave her extra time as an accommodation.
Könnyítésként több időt adtak neki.
The office made accommodations for his wheelchair.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'accommodation' here with 'compromise', which is about mutual concessions in an agreement, not meeting someone's needs.
Meaning
adjustment to meet needs
Collocations
reasonable accommodation
|make accommodations
|special accommodation
Synonyms
adjustment (A general term for a small change to fit needs; less formal.)
|
adaptation (Emphasizes changing something to suit conditions or needs.)
Antonyms
inflexibility (The refusal to change or adapt to meet needs.)
Themes
work
|education
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A change made so that a person’s needs are met.
A change or arrangement made so that someone’s needs, wishes, or abilities are met, especially in work, education, or public services.
NOUN
C1
3
The two sides reached an accommodation after weeks of talks.
A két fél hetekig tartó tárgyalások után kompromisszumra jutott.
Political leaders are working toward an accommodation on the issue.
A politikai vezetők azon dolgoznak, hogy kompromisszum szülessen az ügyben.
They found an accommodation that satisfied both parties.
Learner examples
They reached an accommodation after a long meeting.
Hosszú megbeszélés után kompromisszumra jutottak.
The two teams made an accommodation to work together.
A két csapat kompromisszumot kötött, hogy együtt tudjanak dolgozni.
We need an accommodation to solve this problem.
Meaning
mutual agreement or compromise
Collocations
reach an accommodation
|political accommodation
Synonyms
compromise (A common, general term for this meaning; more widely used than 'accommodation' in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
deadlock (A situation where no agreement can be reached.)
Themes
politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An agreement where each side gives up something to end a fight or problem.
An agreement between different people or groups in which each side gives up part of what it wants to end a disagreement.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Accommodation of the eye decreases with age.
A szem akkomodációs képessége az életkor előrehaladtával csökken.
The doctor tested the patient's visual accommodation.
Az orvos megvizsgálta a beteg vizuális akkomodációját.
Accommodation is essential for reading at close range.
Learner examples
The eye uses accommodation to see close things clearly.
A szem akkomodáció révén látja élesen a közeli dolgokat.
Accommodation helps you see things far away and near.
Az akkomodáció segít, hogy a távoli és a közeli dolgokat is élesen lássuk.
With age, eye accommodation becomes weaker.
Meaning
eye focus adjustment process
Collocations
visual accommodation
|lens accommodation
Synonyms
focusing (A simpler term; does not specifically refer to the biological process.)
Antonyms
blurred vision (A state where the eye cannot focus properly.)
Themes
science
|medicine
|health
|body
Definition
The way your eye changes to see things close or far away clearly.
The process by which the eye changes focus from distant to near objects by altering the lens shape.
Grammar
Dictionary form
accommodation
IPA
GB/əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən/
US/əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ac - com - mod - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: accommodation
- Plural: accommodation, accommodations
Word family
Forms
accommodations
noun
Core family
accommodate
verb B2
accommodating
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unaccommodating
adjective
Advanced or less common
accommodatingly
adverb
accommodative
adjective
Expressions
make accommodations for
1/mˈeɪk əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃənz fɚ/
fixed phrase
change something to meet needs
To change or arrange something so it works for someone’s needs.
Examples
- The school will make accommodations for students with allergies.
- We must make accommodations for guests who arrive late.
reach an accommodation
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ən əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
come to an agreement or compromise
To agree on something after each side gives up part of what they want.
Examples
- After long talks, they reached an accommodation on trade rules.
- Both countries are trying to reach an accommodation over the border dispute.