establishment
gb/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/ us/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
B1
English
~ 2000
üzlet, hely, vállalkozás, létrehozás, bevezetés, megalapítás, hatalmi elit, establishment, vezető körök
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] runs/owns/works at [an establishment]
They opened a new Italian restaurant, a charming little establishment downtown.
Nyitottak egy új olasz éttermet a belvárosban, egy bájos kis helyet.
The hotel is a family-run establishment with a long history.
A szálloda nagy múltú, családi vezetésű vállalkozás.
Several local establishments have closed due to rising rents.
Learner examples
I work in a small coffee establishment.
Egy kis kávézóban dolgozom.
This establishment sells fresh bread.
Ez az üzlet friss kenyeret árul.
They own a large hotel establishment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'establishment' with 'building'. A building is the physical structure; an establishment is the business or organization within it.
Meaning
A business or organization
Collocations
run an establishment
|well-known establishment
|local establishment
|own an establishment
Synonyms
business (General term for a commercial enterprise; 'establishment' can also refer to non-commercial organizations.)
|
institution (More formal and often refers to large or long-standing organizations.)
Antonyms
closure (Refers to the act of shutting down a business or organization.)
Themes
business
|society
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A business or place where people work or provide services.
A business, organization, or institution, especially one that operates from a specific place.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the establishment of [something]
The establishment of the new school was celebrated by the community.
A közösség megünnepelte az új iskola létrehozását.
He played a key role in the establishment of the charity.
Kulcsszerepet játszott a jótékonysági szervezet megalapításában.
The treaty led to the establishment of new trade agreements.
Learner examples
The establishment of the park took five years.
A park létrehozása öt évig tartott.
She worked for the establishment of new laws.
Az új törvények bevezetéséért dolgozott.
The company celebrated the establishment of its first office.
Meaning
The act of starting something
Collocations
the establishment of a company
|the establishment of rules
|official establishment
Synonyms
creation (General term for bringing something into existence; 'establishment' often implies formal or official creation.)
|
founding (Commonly used for institutions and organizations; more historical tone.)
Antonyms
abolition (Refers to the complete ending or removal of something established.)
Themes
society
|law
|history
|business
|work
|politics
Definition
The start or creation of something like a company, law, or system.
The act of creating, founding, or setting up something, especially an organization, system, or rule.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
the [political/military/etc.] establishment
He is known for challenging the political establishment.
Arról ismert, hogy szembeszáll a politikai elittel.
The cultural establishment resisted the new art movement.
A kulturális elit ellenállt az új művészeti mozgalomnak.
Many young voters feel disconnected from the establishment.
Learner examples
She wants to fight the political establishment.
Harcolni akar a politikai elit ellen.
The military establishment has much power.
A katonai vezető köröknek nagy hatalmuk van.
They do not trust the current establishment.
Meaning
The dominant power group
Collocations
challenge the establishment
|political establishment
|military establishment
Synonyms
elite (Refers to people with power and privilege; 'establishment' suggests institutional control.)
|
ruling class (Implies social and economic dominance; more sociological tone.)
Antonyms
outsiders (People who are not part of the dominant group or power structure.)
Themes
politics
|society
|business
|relationships
Definition
The people who have power and control in politics, business, etc.
The group of people in power in a society, especially those in politics, business, or other influential institutions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
establishment
IPA
GB/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
US/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
Syllables & stress
es - tab - lish - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tab)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: establishment
- Plural: establishment, establishments
Word family
Forms
establishments
noun
Core family
establish
verb B1
established
adjective
Related words
reestablish
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unestablished
adjective
Expressions
challenge the establishment
1/t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ ðə ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase
To oppose those in power
To try to change or fight against the people who have control in society.
Examples
- Her campaign promises to challenge the establishment.
- Artists often challenge the establishment through their work.
establishment clause
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
technical
Law against state religion
A part of U.S. law that says the government cannot create an official religion.
Examples
- The case was decided based on the Establishment Clause.
- The Establishment Clause is part of the First Amendment.
the Establishment
1/ðə ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase
The ruling power group
The people who have power and control in society, especially in politics and business.
Examples
- Many activists are working to challenge the Establishment.
- The Establishment resisted changes to the law.