revolution
gb/ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/ us/ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
B1
English
~ 2000
forradalom, fordulat, keringés
NOUN
B1
1
forradalom
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] starts a revolution
The revolution in the country ended decades of dictatorship.
Az országban lezajlott forradalom véget vetett a több évtizedes diktatúrának.
Many young people joined the revolution to fight for democracy.
Sok fiatal csatlakozott a forradalomhoz, hogy a demokráciáért harcoljon.
The French Revolution changed the course of European history.
The revolution was sparked by years of economic hardship.
Some feared the revolution would lead to chaos.
Learner examples
The people started a revolution against the king.
Az emberek forradalmat indítottak a király ellen.
The revolution made the country free.
A forradalom szabaddá tette az országot.
They joined the revolution to change the rules.
A revolution can be dangerous.
The city was quiet after the revolution.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'revolution' with 'revolt' or 'protest'; 'revolution' typically refers to a large-scale, systemic change, often involving complete government overthrow.
Meaning
Overthrow of government
Collocations
lead a revolution
|spark a revolution
|violent revolution
|political revolution
|revolution leader
Synonyms
uprising (Usually smaller in scale and may not involve complete governmental change.)
|
rebellion (Focuses on resistance rather than complete systemic change.)
Antonyms
reform (Change within an existing system rather than replacing it.)
Themes
politics
|history
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When people fight to remove the government and start a new one.
A sudden, often violent, attempt by a group to end the rule of one government and establish a new one.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] makes a revolution around [something]
The Earth's revolution around the Sun takes one year.
A Föld Nap körüli keringése egy évig tart.
Each revolution of the wheel moves the cart forward.
A kerék minden egyes fordulata előreviszi a kocsit.
The planet's revolution is slightly elliptical.
The machine completes one revolution every second.
Revolution speed affects the device's performance.
Learner examples
The Earth makes one revolution around the Sun each year.
A Föld minden évben egy teljes keringést végez a Nap körül.
The wheel made one full revolution.
A kerék egy teljes fordulatot tett.
A revolution is a full circle movement.
The moon's revolution takes about 27 days.
The fan blade makes many revolutions per minute.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'revolution' with 'rotation'; in astronomy, 'rotation' is spinning on an axis, while 'revolution' is moving around another object.
Meaning
Complete circular movement
Collocations
Earth's revolution
|revolution around the sun
|one full revolution
|circular revolution
Synonyms
rotation (Rotation can mean spinning on its axis as well as orbiting; 'revolution' in astronomy usually means orbiting around another body.)
Antonyms
stillness (Lack of movement or orbit.)
Themes
science
|astronomy
|physics
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something goes all the way around another thing or point.
The act of moving in a complete circle around a central point or object.
NOUN
B2
3
forradalom
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] causes a revolution in [field]
The internet sparked a revolution in communication.
Az internet forradalmat indított el a kommunikációban.
The Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing processes.
Az ipari forradalom átalakította a gyártási folyamatokat.
Smartphones brought about a revolution in how we live and work.
There has been a green energy revolution in recent years.
Artificial intelligence could lead to another major revolution.
Learner examples
The car started a transport revolution.
Az autó közlekedési forradalmat indított el.
The internet made a big communication revolution.
Az internet nagy forradalmat hozott a kommunikációban.
The factory changed in the industrial revolution.
We live in a digital revolution now.
Solar power is part of an energy revolution.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'revolution' for small changes; it should be reserved for large-scale, rapid changes.
Meaning
Major rapid change
Collocations
technological revolution
|industrial revolution
|digital revolution
|cultural revolution
Synonyms
transformation (Can be gradual; 'revolution' suggests speed and scale.)
|
upheaval (Implies disruption and disorder as part of the change.)
Antonyms
stagnation (Lack of significant change or progress.)
Themes
technology
|culture
|society
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A big and fast change in how things are done or thought about.
A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation, especially in ideas, methods, or technology.
Grammar
Dictionary form
revolution
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
US/ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - volu - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: revolution
- Plural: revolution, revolutions
Word family
Forms
revolutions
noun
Core family
revolutionary
adjective B2
revolutionize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
counterrevolution
noun
counterrevolutionary
adjective
Expressions
cultural revolution
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Major change in culture and values
When many things about how people live, think, and act change quickly in a society.
Examples
- The 1960s saw a cultural revolution in music and fashion.
- Social media has led to a cultural revolution among young people.
digital revolution
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Shift to digital technology era
The big change from using paper and old machines to using computers and digital technology for everything.
Examples
- The digital revolution has transformed how we communicate.
- Online shopping is part of the digital revolution.
spark a revolution
1/spˈɑɹk ə ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Cause a major change to begin
To make something happen that starts a big political or social change.
Examples
- His speech helped spark a revolution in public opinion.
- High food prices sparked a revolution in the capital.
industrial revolution
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Period of major industrialization
A time in history when machines and factories became common, starting in the 1700s.
Examples
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain and changed the world economy.
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century.
- Many people moved to cities during the Industrial Revolution.
- Steam power was central to the Industrial Revolution.