provision
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1
English
~ 800
készlet, ellátmány, rendelkezés, kikötés, biztosítás, ellátás, ellát
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
The hikers carried enough provisions for a week.
A túrázók egy hétre elegendő ellátmányt vittek magukkal.
We need to stock up on provisions before the storm hits.
Fel kell töltenünk a készleteket, mielőtt lecsap a vihar.
The ship was loaded with provisions for the long journey.
They donated provisions to the disaster relief effort.
Learner examples
We have provisions for the trip.
Megvannak az útra szükséges készleteink.
The boat has food provisions.
A hajón van élelmiszerkészlet.
He bought provisions for the picnic.
They keep extra provisions at home.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
Meaning
Supply of needed goods
Collocations
food provisions
|medical provisions
|emergency provisions
|adequate provisions
Synonyms
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
Antonyms
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
Themes
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A supply of food or other things that are needed.
An amount of food, equipment, or other necessary items kept or provided for use.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
rendelkezés
B2
kikötés
B2
Usage pattern:
a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
The contract includes a provision allowing early termination.
A szerződés tartalmaz egy rendelkezést, amely lehetővé teszi az idő előtti felmondást.
There is a provision in the law for tax relief.
A törvény tartalmaz egy adókedvezményre vonatkozó rendelkezést.
The new policy contains a provision on data protection.
They added a special provision to protect small businesses.
Learner examples
The law has a special provision.
A törvényben van egy külön rendelkezés.
There is a new provision in the contract.
Új rendelkezés szerepel a szerződésben.
The agreement has a safety provision.
We must follow the provision in the rules.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
Meaning
Condition in legal document
Collocations
provision of a contract
|legal provision
|special provision
|provision in the agreement
Synonyms
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
Antonyms
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
Themes
law
|business
Definition
A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.
A specific clause in a law, contract, or other formal document that states a requirement or condition.
NOUN
B2
3
biztosítás
B1
ellátás
B1
Usage pattern:
provision of [something] to [someone]
The charity focuses on the provision of clean water.
A jótékonysági szervezet a tiszta ivóvíz biztosítására összpontosít.
Provision of medical care is essential after disasters.
Katasztrófák után elengedhetetlen az orvosi ellátás biztosítása.
The government is responsible for the provision of public services.
Learner examples
The school is responsible for the provision of books.
Az iskola felelős a könyvek biztosításáért.
Provision of food is important in an emergency.
Vészhelyzetben fontos az élelmiszer biztosítása.
The job includes the provision of training.
Meaning
Act of providing something needed
Collocations
provision of services
|provision of food
|provision of information
Synonyms
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
Antonyms
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of giving something that is needed.
The action of supplying or making something available for use.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
4
ellát
B1
Usage pattern:
to provision [someone/something] with [items]
They provisioned the team with tents and food.
Ellátták a csapatot sátrakkal és élelemmel.
The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
A hajót ellátták készletekkel, mielőtt kifutott.
Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
Learner examples
They provisioned the hikers with food.
Élelemmel látták el a túrázókat.
The boat was provisioned for the trip.
A hajót ellátták az útra szükséges készletekkel.
We will provision the team before they leave.
Meaning
To supply with necessary items
Collocations
provision troops
|provision an expedition
|provisioned with supplies
Synonyms
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
Antonyms
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
Themes
travel
|military
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.
To supply someone or something with necessary equipment, food, or other resources.
Grammar
Dictionary form
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
Syllables & stress
pro - vi - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: provision
- Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
- Base: provision
- 3rd Person Singular: provisions
- Present Participle: provisioning
- Past: provisioned
Word family
Forms
provisions
noun
provisioning
verb
provisioned
verb
Related words
provisional
adjective B2
provisionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso
noun
Expressions
make provision for
1/mˈeɪk pɹəvˈɪʒən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Plan and prepare for future needs
To plan and get ready for something that may happen in the future by saving money or keeping supplies.
Examples
- You should make provision for unexpected expenses.
- They made provision for their children's education.
under the provisions of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə pɹəvˈɪʒənz əv/
fixed phrase
formal
According to rules in law/document
As stated in a law or official paper.
Examples
- Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
- Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.