arbitrate
gb/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/ us/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
C1
English
döntőbíráskodik, döntőbíróként eljár, választottbírósághoz fordul, választottbíróság elé visz, eldönt
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] arbitrates [a dispute] / arbitrate between [people or groups]
An independent lawyer was hired to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Egy független ügyvédet fogadtak fel, hogy döntőbíráskodjon a szerződés körüli vitában.
The committee will arbitrate between the union and management.
A bizottság döntőbíróként fog eljárni a szakszervezet és a vezetőség között.
Both neighbors agreed to let a community panel arbitrate their disagreement.
Learner examples
A retired judge will arbitrate the dispute.
Egy nyugalmazott bíró fog döntőbíráskodni a vitában.
She was asked to arbitrate between the two teams.
Megkérték, hogy döntőbíráskodjon a két csapat vitájában.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse arbitrate with mediate: an arbitrator often makes a decision; a mediator usually helps people reach their own agreement.
Meaning
settle a dispute neutrally
Collocations
arbitrate a dispute
|arbitrate a conflict
|arbitrate a disagreement
|arbitrate between two sides
|appointed to arbitrate
|asked to arbitrate
|an independent arbitrator
|a neutral arbitrator
|a binding decision
Synonyms
adjudicate (more formal; emphasizes making an official decision)
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mediate (similar, but usually means helping sides reach agreement rather than deciding for them)
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judge (more general and less tied to a formal dispute process)
Antonyms
take sides (support one party instead of judging neutrally)
Themes
law
|business
|conflict_resolution
Definition
to help settle an argument as a neutral judge
To act as a neutral person or body that hears the sides in a dispute and makes, or helps make, a decision.
VERB
C1
LEGAL
2
Usage pattern:
[parties] arbitrate [a claim or dispute] / agree to arbitrate / be required to arbitrate
The contract requires employees to arbitrate workplace claims.
A szerződés előírja, hogy a munkavállalók a munkahelyi igényeiket választottbíróság elé vigyék.
The two companies chose to arbitrate rather than file lawsuits.
A két cég inkább választottbírósághoz fordult, mintsem pert indított volna.
Customers must arbitrate disputes under the terms of service.
Learner examples
They agreed to arbitrate instead of going to court.
Megállapodtak, hogy bíróság helyett választottbírósághoz fordulnak.
The company must arbitrate the claim.
A vállalatnak választottbíróság elé kell vinnie az igényt.
Common mistake:
In this use, the people who arbitrate are the disputing parties, not the neutral decision-maker.
Meaning
use arbitration instead of court
Collocations
agree to arbitrate
|required to arbitrate
|choose to arbitrate
|arbitrate claims
|arbitrate disputes
|arbitrate rather than litigate
|an agreement to arbitrate
|a clause requiring arbitration
Synonyms
submit to arbitration (more explicit legal phrasing)
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settle through arbitration (emphasizes the method of settlement)
Antonyms
litigate (take the dispute to court instead of arbitration)
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sue (start a court case instead of using arbitration)
Themes
law
|business
|contracts
|workplace
Definition
to use an arbitrator to settle a legal or business dispute instead of going to court
To have a dispute decided through arbitration, especially because an agreement requires it instead of a court case.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
eldönt
B2
Usage pattern:
arbitrate between [competing things] / arbitrate on [a question]
Editors often have to arbitrate between accuracy and readability.
A szerkesztőknek gyakran el kell dönteniük, mi fontosabb: a pontosság vagy az olvashatóság.
The board was asked to arbitrate on the interpretation of the rules.
A testületet felkérték, hogy döntsön a szabályok értelmezéséről.
In the absence of clear policy, managers must arbitrate competing priorities.
Learner examples
The teacher had to arbitrate between two different requests.
A tanárnak el kellett döntenie, melyik kérést teljesítse.
The board will arbitrate on the rule.
A testület dönteni fog a szabályról.
Common mistake:
This use is formal; in everyday speech, decide or choose is usually more natural.
Meaning
decide between competing claims
Collocations
arbitrate between competing claims
|arbitrate competing priorities
|arbitrate on a question
|arbitrate a matter
|arbitrate a disagreement over rules
Synonyms
decide (more common and neutral)
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resolve (emphasizes ending uncertainty or disagreement)
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determine (more formal; emphasizes establishing the answer)
Antonyms
defer (put off the decision or leave it to someone else)
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leave unresolved (not make a decision between the competing claims)
Themes
decision_making
|governance
|rules
Definition
to decide which of two or more competing ideas, claims, or needs should be accepted
To make an authoritative judgment about competing claims, rules, priorities, or choices.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arbitrate
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
US/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
ar - bit - rate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: arbitrate
- 3rd Person Singular: arbitrates
- Present Participle: arbitrating
- Past: arbitrated
Expressions
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