concert
gb/kˈɑnsɚt/ us/kˈɑnsɚt/
A2
English
~ 3000
koncert, hangverseny, együttműködés, összhang
NOUN
A2
1
koncert
A2
hangverseny
B1
Usage pattern:
to go to [a concert]
We bought tickets to the jazz concert next Saturday.
Jegyeket vettünk a jövő szombati jazzkoncertre.
The band performed their new album at the concert.
A zenekar a koncerten adta elő az új albumát.
She has been to three concerts this month.
The outdoor concert was canceled because of heavy rain.
They are streaming the concert live online.
Learner examples
I went to a concert last night.
Tegnap este koncerten voltam.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
A koncert este 8-kor kezdődik.
She is singing at the concert.
We have two tickets for the concert.
He plays guitar in the concert.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concert' with 'contest'. A concert is a music event, not a competition.
Meaning
Live music event
Collocations
live concert
|concert ticket
|concert hall
|attend a concert
|concert tour
Synonyms
gig (Informal term, often used for smaller or less formal performances.)
|
recital (Usually refers to a solo or small group performance, often classical.)
Antonyms
rehearsal (A practice session without a public audience, opposite in purpose to a concert.)
Themes
music
|entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A show where musicians play music for people to listen to.
A public performance of music by one or more musicians before an audience.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
összhang
B2
Usage pattern:
in concert with [someone/something]
The two companies acted in concert to improve industry standards.
A két vállalat összehangoltan lépett fel az iparági szabványok javítása érdekében.
International agencies worked in concert to deliver aid.
Nemzetközi ügynökségek összehangoltan dolgoztak a segélyek eljuttatásán.
The reforms were carried out in concert with local authorities.
They planned the marketing campaign in concert with designers.
The countries acted in concert against the threat.
Learner examples
The police worked in concert with the army.
A rendőrség a hadsereggel együttműködve dolgozott.
We acted in concert to solve the problem.
Közösen cselekedtünk, hogy megoldjuk a problémát.
The leaders met in concert to make a plan.
She worked in concert with her team.
The schools acted in concert to help students.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'in concert' here with attending a music show; context determines meaning.
Meaning
Agreement or cooperation
Collocations
act in concert
|work in concert
|in concert with
Synonyms
coordination (Focuses on organizing actions smoothly together.)
|
collaboration (Implies working together toward a common goal.)
Antonyms
conflict (A state of opposition rather than working together.)
Themes
politics
|business
|cooperation
|relationships
|law
Definition
A plan or action that people or groups decide to do together.
A formal agreement, coordination, or cooperation between people, groups, or nations to act together.
Grammar
Dictionary form
concert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsɚt/
US/kˈɑnsɚt/
Syllables & stress
con - cert (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: concert
- Plural: concerts
Word family
Forms
concerts
noun
Related words
concertgoer
noun
concerto
noun C1
Advanced or less common
concerted
adjective
Expressions
in concert (with)
1/ˈɪn kˈɑnsɚt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
Acting together or in harmony
Doing something together with another person or group, in agreement.
Examples
- The scientists worked in concert to complete the research quickly.
- Local leaders acted in concert with national officials to pass the law.