conciliation
gb/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən/ us/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
megbékélés, békéltetés, békéltető eljárás, engesztelés, engesztelő gesztus
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
megbékélés
B2
Patrón de uso:
conciliation between [people/groups/countries]
The new leader called for conciliation after months of protests.
Az új vezető a hónapokig tartó tiltakozások után megbékélést sürgetett.
Both sides signaled conciliation by agreeing to meet without preconditions.
Mindkét fél a megbékélés szándékát jelezte azzal, hogy beleegyezett, hogy előfeltételek nélkül találkozzanak.
Her public apology was a step toward conciliation within the team.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They wanted conciliation after the argument.
A vita után megbékélést akartak.
The meeting was for conciliation.
A találkozó a megbékélést szolgálta.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with reconciliation; conciliation emphasizes the effort to create peace, sometimes before full reconciliation happens.
Significado
making peace after a dispute
Colocaciones
seek conciliation
|promote conciliation
|a policy of conciliation
|conciliation between the sides
|conciliation with former enemies
|an attempt at conciliation
|gesture of conciliation
|talks aimed at conciliation
|conciliation efforts
|spirit of conciliation
Sinónimos
reconciliation (Often suggests a fuller restoration of a relationship after conflict.)
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peace-making (More general and less formal.)
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rapprochement (Common in international relations; emphasizes improved relations.)
Antónimos
confrontation (Direct opposition rather than calming a dispute.)
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hostility (Ongoing anger or opposition between sides.)
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escalation (A situation becoming more serious or intense.)
Temas
relationships
|conflict
|politics
|communication
Definición
the act of making people friendly again after a fight
The act or process of ending a disagreement and restoring friendly relations between people, groups, or countries.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
LEGAL
2
békéltetés
C1
Patrón de uso:
conciliation of [a dispute/claim] | conciliation between [party A] and [party B]
The tribunal required the parties to attempt conciliation before a hearing.
A törvényszék előírta a feleknek, hogy a tárgyalás előtt kíséreljék meg a békéltetést.
They reached a settlement through conciliation with an independent officer.
Független tisztviselő közreműködésével végzett békéltetés útján egyezségre jutottak.
The company requested conciliation to resolve the wage dispute.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We tried conciliation to settle the dispute.
Békéltetéssel próbáltuk rendezni a vitát.
Error frecuente:
Not the same as arbitration: in conciliation the parties choose whether to accept proposals; arbitration usually ends with a binding decision.
Significado
formal help to settle a dispute
Colocaciones
enter conciliation
|a conciliation process
|a conciliation procedure
|conciliation agreement
|conciliation session
|conciliation meeting
|a conciliation officer
|a conciliation body
|conciliation in employment disputes
|formal conciliation
Sinónimos
mediation (More common everyday term; the mediator may not propose specific terms.)
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negotiation (Does not necessarily involve a neutral third party.)
Antónimos
litigation (Resolving a dispute through court action instead of settlement.)
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arbitration (Often leads to a binding decision by an arbitrator.)
Temas
law
|work
|business
|government
Definición
an official process to help people agree
A formal method of resolving a dispute in which a neutral third party helps the sides reach an agreement, often by suggesting possible solutions.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
an act/gesture of conciliation (toward [someone])
He offered a small concession as a gesture of conciliation.
Egy kisebb engedményt tett engesztelő gesztusként.
Her letter was meant as conciliation, not an admission of fault.
A levelének az volt a célja, hogy enyhítse a feszültséget, nem az, hogy beismerje a hibáját.
The manager’s tone shifted from criticism to conciliation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I made a gesture of conciliation.
Tettem egy engesztelő gesztust.
Error frecuente:
Often mixed up with 'appeasement'; conciliation can be positive and mutual, while appeasement can imply giving in too much.
Significado
a calming or appeasing act
Colocaciones
a gesture of conciliation
|an offer of conciliation
|a sign of conciliation
|a move toward conciliation
|attempts at conciliation
|words of conciliation
|a conciliatory tone
|seek conciliation from
|make conciliation
|show conciliation
Sinónimos
appeasement (Can imply giving in to avoid conflict, sometimes seen as negative.)
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placation (Focuses on calming anger, often temporarily.)
Antónimos
provocation (An act that makes someone angrier or increases tension.)
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defiance (Refusal to cooperate or yield when conflict exists.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definición
something you do to calm someone
An action or attitude intended to calm anger, reduce tension, or win someone’s goodwill.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
conciliation
AFI
GB/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən/
US/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
con - cili - ation (3 sílabas)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: conciliation
- Plural: conciliation
Familia de palabras
Core family
conciliate
verb
conciliatory
adjective C1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unconciliatory
adjective
irreconcilable
adjective
Advanced or less common
conciliative
adjective
reconcilable
adjective
Expresiones
conciliation and arbitration
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən ˈænd ˌɑɹbɪtɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
industrial dispute settlement methods
official ways to settle work disputes
Ejemplos
- The contract requires conciliation and arbitration before any strike action.
- Their pay dispute was resolved through conciliation and arbitration.
- The union cited conciliation and arbitration procedures in its complaint.
conciliation commission
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən kəmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official group helping resolve disputes
an official group that helps people agree
Ejemplos
- A conciliation commission was formed to address the border dispute.
- The conciliation commission issued proposals for a settlement.
- Both sides accepted the conciliation commission’s timetable.
conciliation meeting
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
meeting to reach agreement
a meeting to try to settle a dispute
Ejemplos
- They scheduled a conciliation meeting for next Tuesday.
- At the conciliation meeting, both sides agreed on a payment plan.
- The conciliation meeting ended without a settlement.
conciliation proceedings
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən pɹoʊsˈidɪŋz/
fixed phrase
legal
official conciliation process steps
official meetings to try to agree
Ejemplos
- Conciliation proceedings began after the complaint was filed.
- The judge paused the case to allow conciliation proceedings.
- They attended conciliation proceedings with their lawyers.
conciliation service
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
organization providing conciliation
an office that helps people agree
Ejemplos
- They contacted the conciliation service to avoid a court case.
- The conciliation service arranged a meeting between the parties.
- A conciliation service can help settle disputes quickly.
conciliation talks
1/kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən tˈɔks/
fixed phrase
formal
negotiations to reduce conflict
talks to make peace
Ejemplos
- Conciliation talks resumed after a week of violence.
- The minister offered to host conciliation talks in the capital.
- Both parties agreed to conciliation talks led by a neutral chair.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They started conciliation talks.
early conciliation
1/ˈɚli kənsˌɪliˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
conciliation before a legal claim
trying to settle before going to court
Ejemplos
- She started early conciliation to try to resolve the dismissal dispute.
- The deadline was paused while early conciliation was underway.
- Many claims settle during early conciliation.