readiness
gb/ɹˈɛdinəs/ us/ɹˈɛdinəs/
B2
Inglese
~ 5600
felkészültség, hajlandóság, készség, gyorsaság
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
in [a state of] readiness for [something]
The rescue team checked their gear to ensure their readiness for the storm.
A mentőcsapat ellenőrizte a felszerelését, hogy meggyőződjön a viharra való felkészültségéről.
Teachers play a key role in developing children’s readiness for school.
A tanárok kulcsszerepet játszanak a gyerekek iskolaérettségének kialakításában.
The company improved its cybersecurity readiness after the recent attacks.
Troops were kept in a state of readiness near the border.
Regular drills help maintain emergency readiness in the hospital.
Esempi per chi studia
We tested our readiness for the fire drill.
Teszteltük a tűzvédelmi gyakorlatra való felkészültségünket.
The athletes worked hard to reach full readiness for the race.
A sportolók keményen dolgoztak, hogy a versenyre teljesen felkészüljenek.
Good planning improves our readiness for problems.
The city increased its readiness for floods.
The staff stayed in readiness for any call during the night.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"I did my readiness"* when they mean *"I prepared"* or *"I did my preparation"*. "Readiness" is usually a state, not an action, so it is used with verbs like "have", "increase", "maintain", or "test" (e.g., "our readiness", "their readiness"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: it is usually "readiness for [something]", not *"readiness of"*.
Significato
state of being prepared
Collocazioni
in a state of readiness
|maintain readiness
|operational readiness
|combat readiness
|school readiness
|readiness for change
Sinonimi
preparedness (almost the same meaning, but slightly more formal and often used in official or technical contexts.)
|
readiness level (used especially in technical or military contexts to talk about how prepared something is.)
Contrari
unpreparedness (direct opposite, meaning not being prepared when you should be.)
|
lack of readiness (emphasizes the absence of preparation, often in reports or assessments.)
Temi
daily life
|work
|military
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
a state when you are fully prepared for something that will happen soon
The condition of being fully prepared for something that is expected or about to happen.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
hajlandóság
B2
készség
B2
Schema d'uso:
readiness to [verb]
Her readiness to help new colleagues made her very popular in the office.
Az új kollégák iránti segítőkészsége miatt nagyon népszerű lett az irodában.
The government signaled its readiness to negotiate with the protesters.
A kormány jelezte, hogy hajlandó tárgyalni a tüntetőkkel.
His readiness to accept responsibility impressed his manager.
We appreciate your readiness to adjust the schedule at short notice.
The child showed a clear readiness to learn new words.
Esempi per chi studia
I thank you for your readiness to help me.
Köszönöm a segítőkészségedet.
The company showed readiness to pay for the repair.
A cég hajlandóságot mutatott arra, hogy kifizesse a javítást.
Their readiness to listen made the talk easier.
She has a strong readiness to work with people from other cultures.
Our boss expressed readiness to change the plan.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense of "readiness" with simple physical preparation. In phrases like "readiness to help" or "readiness to negotiate", it means willingness, not being physically prepared. Another mistake is using an -ing form instead of "to" after "readiness": say "readiness to help", not *"readiness helping"*.
Significato
willingness to do something
Collocazioni
readiness to help
|readiness to cooperate
|readiness to accept
|readiness to change
|show a readiness to
|express readiness to
Sinonimi
willingness (the most common direct synonym; slightly more general and used very widely.)
|
eagerness (suggests a stronger, more enthusiastic form of readiness.)
Contrari
reluctance (shows that someone does not really want to do something, the opposite attitude to readiness.)
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unwillingness (direct negative of willingness; clearly opposes readiness in this sense.)
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
when someone wants to do something and agrees to do it easily
A willing attitude or eagerness to agree to do something.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
gyorsaság
A2
Schema d'uso:
with [adjective] readiness
She answered with a readiness that surprised everyone in the room.
Olyan gyorsasággal válaszolt, hogy az a teremben mindenkit meglepett.
The readiness with which he solved the complex puzzle impressed his teacher.
A tanárát lenyűgözte az a gyorsaság, amellyel megoldotta a bonyolult feladványt.
His verbal readiness made him a strong candidate for the debating team.
The team’s readiness in responding to customer complaints improved their reputation.
I was struck by the readiness with which the children adapted to the new rules.
Esempi per chi studia
He replied with great readiness.
Nagyon gyorsan válaszolt.
The girl showed readiness in answering every question.
A lány minden kérdésre gyorsan válaszolt.
I admire the readiness with which she finds good ideas.
Their readiness in solving problems helps the project.
The students listened with readiness and then spoke quickly.
Errore comune:
Learners may misread this sense as simple preparation. In phrases like "the readiness with which he answered", it refers to quick and easy action, not to being prepared earlier. It is also more formal; in everyday speech, people often say "He answered very quickly" instead.
Significato
speed and ease in acting
Collocazioni
with surprising readiness
|with great readiness
|the readiness with which
|intellectual readiness
Sinonimi
promptness (stresses acting without delay; often used for responses or service.)
|
quickness (general term for speed; less formal than "readiness" in many contexts.)
Contrari
slowness (direct opposite, emphasizing a lack of speed in response or action.)
|
hesitation (focuses on pausing or delaying before acting, which contrasts with quick readiness.)
Temi
communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
the quality of doing something or answering quickly and easily
Quickness and ease in doing something or responding, especially in speech or action.
Grammatica
Forma base
readiness
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛdinəs/
US/ɹˈɛdinəs/
Sillabe e accento
read - i - ness (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (read)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: readiness
- Plural: readiness, readinesses
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
in a state of readiness
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ɹˈɛdinəs/
fixed phrase
fully prepared and waiting
completely ready and waiting for something to happen
Esempi
- Fire crews are in a state of readiness during the dry season.
- All systems are in a state of readiness for the launch.
- Volunteers remained in a state of readiness after the first earthquake.
in readiness
1/ˈɪn ɹˈɛdinəs/
fixed phrase
already prepared for something
in a state where everything is ready before something happens
Esempi
- Medical teams stood by in readiness in case of an accident.
- Extra buses were kept in readiness for the evening rush hour.
- Security staff remained in readiness throughout the concert.
show a readiness to
1/ʃˈoʊ ə ɹˈɛdinəs tə/
fixed phrase
demonstrate willingness to do
to act in a way that makes other people see that you want to do something
Esempi
- The company has shown a readiness to invest in green technology.
- He showed a readiness to listen to criticism and improve.
- Local leaders are showing a readiness to work together on the project.