facilitator
gb/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/ us/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
B2
English
~ 7300
segítő, közvetítő, facilitátor, folyamatsegítő, elősegítő tényező
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a facilitator for [process/activity]
She often acts as a facilitator between the marketing and engineering teams.
Gyakran közvetítőként működik a marketing- és a mérnöki csapat között.
We need a neutral facilitator to help both sides reach an agreement.
Semleges közvetítőre van szükségünk, aki segít a két félnek megállapodásra jutni.
As a facilitator, his job is to remove obstacles so the team can do its best work.
Community leaders served as facilitators in the peace talks.
An effective facilitator listens carefully and helps others find their own solutions.
Learner examples
He was the facilitator for the group project.
Ő volt a segítő a csoportos projektben.
The facilitator helped the team make a clear plan.
A segítő segített a csapatnak egy világos terv kidolgozásában.
Our teacher was a good facilitator during the class activity.
We chose her as the facilitator because she is calm.
A facilitator helps people work together and solve problems.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "facilitator" with "leader" or "boss". A facilitator is not always the person in charge; they mainly help other people talk, decide, or work better together.
Meaning
person who makes a process easier
Collocations
act as a facilitator
|serve as a facilitator
|facilitator for change
|project facilitator
|facilitator role
Synonyms
coordinator (Focuses more on organizing people and tasks, while a facilitator focuses on making the process easier and smoother.)
Antonyms
hindrance (A hindrance makes a process more difficult, while a facilitator makes it easier.)
Themes
business
|communication
|organization
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
A person who makes it easier for other people to do something or work together well.
A person who helps a process, activity, or group work go more smoothly and effectively, often by removing obstacles and supporting others.
NOUN
B2
2
facilitátor
C1
Usage pattern:
[a/an] [workshop/meeting/training] facilitator
The workshop will be led by an experienced facilitator from our training department.
A workshopot a képzési osztályunk egyik tapasztalt facilitátora vezeti majd.
Each group had a facilitator to guide the discussion and keep track of the time.
Minden csoportban volt egy facilitátor, aki segítette a beszélgetést, és figyelte az időt.
The facilitator began the session with a short icebreaker activity.
Our company hired an external facilitator to run the strategic planning retreat.
As a classroom facilitator, she asks questions instead of giving long lectures.
Learner examples
The workshop facilitator wrote our ideas on the board.
A workshop facilitátora felírta az ötleteinket a táblára.
A good facilitator makes sure everyone has a chance to speak.
Egy jó facilitátor gondoskodik róla, hogy mindenkinek legyen lehetősége megszólalni.
The training facilitator gave us clear instructions for the task.
He works as a facilitator for group meetings.
The facilitator asked the group to share their goals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes call this person a "teacher" or "speaker" in all cases. In many companies and training programs, the word "facilitator" is used when the main job is to guide group activities and discussion, not just to talk or give information.
Meaning
professional who guides group sessions
Collocations
workshop facilitator
|training facilitator
|session facilitator
|lead facilitator
|facilitator manual
Synonyms
moderator (Often used for panels or online discussions; a facilitator may be more involved in designing activities and group processes.)
Antonyms
lecturer (A lecturer mainly talks and gives information, while a facilitator mainly guides discussion and participation.)
Themes
business
|education
|communication
|work
Definition
A trained person who leads the way a meeting, workshop, or class is run, helping people talk and work together without telling them what to think.
A trained person whose specific role is to design, guide, and manage the process of a meeting, workshop, class, or group discussion so that participants can contribute effectively.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
a facilitator of [process/result]
Access to cheap credit was a major facilitator of rapid economic growth in the region.
Az olcsó hitelhez való hozzáférés a térség gyors gazdasági növekedésének egyik fontos elősegítő tényezője volt.
Digital platforms have become key facilitators of remote work.
A digitális platformok a távmunka kulcsfontosságú elősegítő tényezőivé váltak.
Trust is an important facilitator of effective collaboration.
Stable internet connections are critical facilitators of online education.
In this model, social media acts as a facilitator of political participation.
Learner examples
The new law was a big facilitator of trade.
Az új törvény a kereskedelem fontos elősegítő tényezője volt.
Good tools are important facilitators of fast work.
A jó eszközök fontos elősegítő tényezői a gyors munkavégzésnek.
Money can be a strong facilitator of change.
Phones are facilitators of easy communication.
The road is a facilitator of travel between the cities.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "facilitator" can only mean a person. In academic or technical texts, it often refers to things or conditions that help a process, not to people.
Meaning
thing that makes something easier
Collocations
key facilitator
|important facilitator
|facilitator of change
|facilitator of growth
|facilitator of innovation
Synonyms
enabler (Similar meaning in formal and technical writing; however, "enabler" can have a negative sense in everyday speech, while "facilitator" is usually neutral or positive.)
Antonyms
barrier (A barrier blocks or slows a process, while a facilitator helps it happen.)
Themes
science
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Something that helps another thing happen more easily or more quickly.
A thing, condition, or factor that helps a process happen more easily or increases the chance that a certain result will occur.
Grammar
Dictionary form
facilitator
IPA
GB/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
US/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
Syllables & stress
fa - cil - it - at - or (5 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cil)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: facilitator
- Plural: facilitators
Word family
Forms
facilitators
noun
Core family
facilitate
verb B2
facilitation
noun B2
Related words
facility
noun B1
Advanced or less common
facilitative
adjective
Expressions
act as a facilitator
1/ˈækt ˈæz ə fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
perform the facilitator role
To do the job of helping a group or process work more easily and smoothly.
Examples
- In this meeting, I will act as a facilitator rather than make the final decision.
- She often acts as a facilitator when different departments need to solve a problem together.
learning facilitator
1/lˈɚnɪŋ fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
educator who guides learning
A teacher whose main job is to help students learn on their own and in groups, not just to talk in front of the class.
Examples
- In this program, teachers are called learning facilitators.
- As a learning facilitator, she spends most of her time coaching students in small groups.
serve as a facilitator
1/sˈɚv ˈæz ə fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
hold position of facilitator
To have the role of helping people or groups work together more easily.
Examples
- He will serve as a facilitator during the negotiations between the two companies.
- The committee chair served as a facilitator to help the team reach agreement.
session facilitator
1/sˈɛʃən fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person guiding a single session
The person who leads and manages one meeting or event part, making sure the time and activities go well.
Examples
- Each group will choose a session facilitator to keep the discussion on track.
- Please contact the session facilitator if you have questions about the agenda.
training facilitator
1/tɹˈeɪnɪŋ fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person guiding a training session
A person who leads a training session by guiding activities and discussions instead of only giving a lecture.
Examples
- The training facilitator used group games to keep everyone engaged.
- Our company is looking for an experienced training facilitator for leadership courses.
workshop facilitator
1/wˈɚkʃˌɑp fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person guiding a workshop
A person who plans and leads how a workshop is run and helps people take part actively.
Examples
- The workshop facilitator asked everyone to write down their ideas on sticky notes.
- Please arrive ten minutes early to meet the workshop facilitator and other participants.