production
gb/pɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
English
~ 700
gyártás, termelés, készítés, színpadra állítás, kibocsátás, terméshozam, produkció, előadás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is in production
The factory has increased its production to meet demand.
A gyár növelte a termelését, hogy kielégítse a keresletet.
Production of the new model will start in March.
Az új modell gyártása márciusban indul.
We need to cut production costs to stay competitive.
Car production fell by 10% last year.
The production process has been streamlined.
Learner examples
The factory makes cars in large production.
A gyár nagy mennyiségben gyárt autókat.
Production of food is important for a country.
Az élelmiszer-termelés fontos egy ország számára.
They want to make more shoes, so they will increase production.
Production in the factory is very fast.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'production' with 'product'. 'Production' is the process; 'product' is the thing made.
Meaning
The process of making goods
Collocations
mass production
|increase production
|production process
|production line
|production costs
Synonyms
manufacture (Often refers specifically to industrial-scale making of goods.)
Antonyms
consumption (Refers to the use of goods rather than their creation.)
Themes
business
|manufacturing
|economics
|work
Definition
When people or machines make goods or materials in large numbers.
The action or process of manufacturing or creating goods, materials, or products.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] works on/in [a/the] production
She was involved in the production of several hit movies.
Több sikerfilm készítésében is részt vett.
The stage production received excellent reviews.
A darab színpadra állítása kiváló kritikákat kapott.
Production of the series will begin next month.
The musical was a lavish production.
He works in television production.
Learner examples
They are working on a new film production.
Egy új film készítésén dolgoznak.
The school made a stage production of 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Az iskola színpadra állította a Rómeó és Júliát.
She loves working in theater production.
TV production takes many people.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'production' as the finished film or play; here it means the making process.
Meaning
Making a movie or play
Collocations
film production
|stage production
|television production
|musical production
Synonyms
show (Informal term for a performance, not the process.)
Antonyms
audience (Refers to the viewers rather than the creators of a performance.)
Themes
entertainment
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
The work of making a movie, play, or show.
The process of preparing and presenting a film, play, television program, or other entertainment performance.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[production] of [something] reached [amount]
Oil production has increased significantly this year.
Az olajtermelés idén jelentősen nőtt.
The country's wheat production dropped after the drought.
Az ország búzatermelése visszaesett az aszály után.
Factory production hit a record high in June.
Energy production from renewable sources is growing.
Annual production exceeded expectations.
Learner examples
Oil production is high this year.
Az olajtermelés idén magas szinten van.
The farm has low crop production this season.
A gazdaságban ebben az idényben alacsony a terméshozam.
Energy production from wind is growing.
Car production was slow last month.
Meaning
Quantity produced over time
Collocations
oil production
|energy production
|annual production
|crop production
Synonyms
output (Commonly used in technical or economic contexts for measurable quantity produced.)
Antonyms
shortage (Refers to not having enough produced to meet demand.)
Themes
economics
|manufacturing
|science
|business
|finance
Definition
How much of something is made in a certain time.
The total quantity of goods, materials, or energy produced within a given period.
B1
4
We saw an excellent Broadway production last night.
Tegnap este egy kiváló Broadway-produkciót láttunk.
The film is a joint production between two studios.
A film két stúdió közös produkciója.
Her latest stage production has been praised by critics.
The school put on a lively production of 'Annie'.
It was an impressive television production.
Learner examples
We saw a school production yesterday.
Tegnap láttunk egy iskolai előadást.
The movie was a big Hollywood production.
A film nagy hollywoodi produkció volt.
They made a new theater production for children.
The TV station showed a new production.
Meaning
A created artistic work or show
Collocations
Broadway production
|film production
|school production
Synonyms
performance (Focuses on the act of performing rather than the whole created work.)
Antonyms
rehearsal (A practice session before the final artistic work is presented.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A movie, play, or show that people have made for others to watch.
A specific artistic work, such as a play, film, or broadcast, that has been produced for an audience.
Grammar
Dictionary form
production
IPA
GB/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
Syllables & stress
pro - duc - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (duc)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: production
- Plural: production, productions
Word family
Forms
productions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive
adjective
Advanced or less common
productively
adverb
Expressions
go into production
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɪntu pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Start being made for sale/use
To begin making something on a large scale for selling or using.
Examples
- The device will go into production next spring.
- If sales are good, the design will go into production.
in production
1/ˈɪn pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Currently being made
Something is being made now, often in large amounts or officially as part of work.
Examples
- The new car model is now in production.
- This product has been in production since 2010.
post-production
1/pˈoʊst pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
After-recording work on media
Work on a movie, show, or audio after it is filmed or recorded, before it is ready to show people.
Examples
- The film is now in post-production and will be released soon.
- Post-production took six months due to special effects.
Mass production
1/mˈæs pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Making goods in large amounts quickly
Making many products quickly and all the same, usually in a factory.
Examples
- Mass production made cars cheaper for everyone.
- Mass production made cars affordable for many people.
- The company specializes in mass production of electronics.
- The company uses mass production to keep costs low.