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promoter

gb/pɹəmˈoʊtɚ/ us/pɹəmˈoʊtɚ/
B2 English
~ 8300
népszerűsítő, előmozdító, támogató, rendezvényszervező, promóter, promóterrégió, cégalapító, alapító, katalizátorpromóter
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a promoter of [something]
She has become a leading promoter of renewable energy in her country.
Hazájában a megújuló energia egyik vezető népszerűsítőjévé vált.
The organization is a strong promoter of equal access to education.
A szervezet határozott támogatója az oktatáshoz való egyenlő hozzáférésnek.
As a promoter of local businesses, he organizes campaigns to highlight neighborhood shops.
The government wants to be seen as a promoter of innovation and entrepreneurship.
He is a passionate promoter of healthy eating among children.
Learner examples
She is a big promoter of reading for children.
Lelkes népszerűsítője annak, hogy a gyerekek olvassanak.
The city is a strong promoter of public transport.
A város a tömegközlekedés elkötelezett támogatója.
He works as a promoter of new technology in schools.
Our teacher is a promoter of learning more than one language.
The group is a promoter of clean water projects.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'promoter' with 'sponsor'. A sponsor usually gives money or resources to support something, while a promoter mainly advertises or encourages it, and may not always provide funding. Another common mistake is the misspelling *promotor*, which is incorrect in standard English for this meaning.
Meaning
person or group that promotes something
Collocations
promoter of change |promoter of peace |promoter of tourism |key promoter |active promoter |leading promoter
Synonyms
advocate (Often stresses public speaking or writing in support of a cause, sometimes more formal than 'promoter'.) | supporter (Broader and more general; does not always suggest active advertising or marketing.) | champion (Emphasizes strong, energetic support, often for a social cause or idea.)
Antonyms
opponent (An opponent works against an idea or cause instead of helping it succeed.) | critic (A critic points out faults and problems rather than trying to help something grow or become popular.)
Themes
business |politics |media |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person or group that strongly supports or advertises something so that more people will like, buy, or agree with it.

A person or organization that actively supports, encourages, or publicizes an activity, idea, product, or cause to help it succeed.

NOUN B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a promoter for [an event / a venue]
The concert was canceled after the promoter ran out of money.
A koncertet lemondták, miután a rendezvényszervezőnek elfogyott a pénze.
A local promoter booked three international DJs for the festival.
Egy helyi rendezvényszervező három nemzetközi DJ-t szerződtetett a fesztiválra.
The boxing promoter arranged a title fight in Las Vegas.
She works as a club promoter, handing out flyers and managing the guest list.
Promoters often take a big financial risk when they organize large stadium tours.
Learner examples
The promoter sold all the tickets for the show.
A rendezvényszervező az összes jegyet eladta az előadásra.
He works as a concert promoter in New York.
Koncertszervezőként dolgozik New Yorkban.
The club promoter invited many students to the party.
A sports promoter planned the big fight next month.
The promoter paid the band to play at the festival.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix this meaning with the general sense of 'promoter' as just a supporter. In entertainment news, a 'promoter' is usually a business role responsible for organizing and marketing events, not simply someone who likes or supports the band or sport.
Meaning
organizer of shows or sports events
Collocations
concert promoter |boxing promoter |event promoter |club promoter |nightclub promoter |live music promoter
Synonyms
organizer (General word; does not always include the idea of marketing and taking financial risk.) | producer (Common in entertainment; often focuses more on creative control or financing than on advertising and ticket sales.)
Antonyms
spectator (A spectator only watches the event instead of arranging, financing, or advertising it.)
Themes
entertainment |business |sports |arts_entertainment
Definition

A person or business that organizes and advertises concerts, sports games, club nights, and other events to make money.

A person or company that plans, finances, and advertises concerts, sports matches, parties, or other public events, usually for profit.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[protein] binds to the promoter of [gene]
Mutations in the promoter of this gene significantly reduce its expression.
Ennek a génnek a promóterében fellépő mutációk jelentősen csökkentik a gén expresszióját.
The transcription factor specifically recognizes a sequence within the promoter region.
A transzkripciós faktor specifikusan felismer egy szekvenciát a promóterrégión belül.
By using a tissue-specific promoter, the researchers limited gene expression to liver cells.
The strength of the viral promoter led to very high levels of protein production.
RNA polymerase binds to the promoter to initiate transcription of the operon.
Learner examples
The promoter sits just before the start of the gene.
A promóter közvetlenül a gén kezdete előtt helyezkedik el.
A protein must bind to the promoter before the gene is copied.
Egy fehérjének a promóterhez kell kötődnie, mielőtt a gén átíródik.
If the promoter is damaged, the cell may not read the gene.
Scientists used a strong promoter to make more of the protein.
This promoter works only in plant cells.
Common mistake:
Students sometimes confuse a 'promoter' with an 'enhancer'. A promoter is directly next to the gene and is essential for starting transcription, while an enhancer can be far away and only increases or controls the level of transcription.
Meaning
DNA region that starts transcription
Collocations
promoter region |promoter sequence |gene promoter |bind to the promoter |promoter activity |promoter strength
Synonyms
regulatory DNA sequence (A broader technical term; not all regulatory sequences are promoters, but all promoters regulate transcription.)
Antonyms
coding region (The coding region is the part of a gene that contains the information for a protein, while the promoter controls when transcription starts and does not encode protein.)
Themes
science |biology |genetics
Definition

In biology, a short part of DNA where special proteins attach so that the cell can start copying a gene to make RNA.

In molecular biology, a segment of DNA located near a gene where RNA polymerase and other proteins bind to initiate transcription of that gene.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] acts as a promoter of [a company]
The promoters were held liable for false statements made in the company prospectus.
A cégalapítókat felelősségre vonták a társaság tájékoztatójában szereplő valótlan állításokért.
As the original promoter of the firm, she still holds a majority stake.
A cég eredeti alapítójaként továbbra is többségi tulajdonrésze van.
Regulations require promoters to disclose their shareholdings to minority investors.
The promoters hired a law firm to handle the incorporation process.
After the IPO, the promoters gradually reduced their holding in the company.
Learner examples
The promoter of the company wrote the first business plan.
A cég alapítója írta meg az első üzleti tervet.
Promoters must give correct information to new investors.
A cégalapítóknak pontos információkat kell adniuk az új befektetőknek.
She was one of the main promoters when the firm started.
The promoters hired managers to run the new factory.
Later, the promoters sold some of their shares.
Common mistake:
Learners often assume 'promoter' here simply means 'person who advertises a company'. In law and finance, a promoter is specifically the person or group that sets up the company, prepares documents, and arranges early funding, not just someone who markets the business.
Meaning
person who sets up a company
Collocations
company promoter |promoter group |promoter shares |original promoter |promoter stake |promoter holding
Synonyms
founder (Common everyday word; a founder starts a company but may not cover all the specific legal and financial duties of a 'promoter' in company law.) | entrepreneur (Highlights a person who starts new businesses in general, with a focus on risk-taking and innovation rather than formal legal formation.)
Antonyms
liquidator (A liquidator is responsible for closing down a company and selling its assets, which is the opposite stage of starting and organizing a company as a promoter.)
Themes
business |finance |law
Definition

In business, a person who starts a company and organizes the money, legal papers, and first plans for it.

In business and company law, a person or group that initiates the formation of a company, arranging its financing, legal setup, and early business plans.

NOUN C2 TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
[substance] acts as a promoter in [reaction]
Potassium acts as a promoter for the iron catalyst in the ammonia synthesis process.
Az ammóniaszintézis során a kálium a vaskatalizátor promótereként működik.
The addition of a small amount of metal oxide promoter greatly improved catalyst stability.
Kis mennyiségű, promóterként használt fém-oxid hozzáadása jelentősen javította a katalizátor stabilitását.
Researchers are testing new promoters to increase the selectivity of the reaction.
Without the promoter, the catalyst shows much lower activity at this temperature.
The promoter modifies the surface of the catalyst and enhances its performance.
Learner examples
This metal is used as a promoter for the catalyst.
Ezt a fémet a katalizátor promótereként használják.
Without the promoter, the chemical reaction is slower.
Promóter nélkül a kémiai reakció lassabb.
The promoter helps the catalyst work at a lower temperature.
Scientists added a new promoter to improve the process.
The promoter is not the main catalyst but makes it stronger.
Common mistake:
Learners may think a 'promoter' is the same as a catalyst. In this technical sense, the catalyst is the main substance that speeds up the reaction, while the promoter is an extra substance that helps the catalyst work better.
Meaning
substance that enhances a catalyst
Collocations
catalyst promoter |metal promoter |added as a promoter |promoter effect |promoter species |oxide promoter
Synonyms
activator (A broader technical term; an activator increases reaction rate, while a promoter is specifically used together with a catalyst.)
Antonyms
inhibitor (An inhibitor slows down or stops a reaction, while a promoter increases the effectiveness of the catalytic process.)
Themes
science |chemistry |engineering
Definition

In chemistry, a material added to a catalyst or process to make it work better, even though it is not the main catalyst.

In chemistry and chemical engineering, a substance that is added to a catalyst or process to increase its activity, selectivity, or stability, without acting as the main catalyst itself.

Grammar
Dictionary form
promoter
IPA
GB/pɹəmˈoʊtɚ/
US/pɹəmˈoʊtɚ/
Syllables & stress
pro - moter (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (moter)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: promoter
  • Plural: promoters
Word family
Forms
promoters noun
Core family
promote verb B1 promotion noun B1 promotional adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
demote verb B2 demotion noun B2
Expressions

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