provision
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1
Angielski
~ 800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
1
Supply of needed goods
A supply of food or other things that are needed.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
Synonimy
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
Antonimy
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
Kolokacje
food provisions
|medical provisions
|emergency provisions
|adequate provisions
Tematy
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The hikers carried enough provisions for a week.
- We need to stock up on provisions before the storm hits.
- The ship was loaded with provisions for the long journey.
- They donated provisions to the disaster relief effort.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We have provisions for the trip.
- The boat has food provisions.
- He bought provisions for the picnic.
- They keep extra provisions at home.
Rzeczownik
formal
B2
entity
2
Condition in legal document
A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.
Schemat użycia:
a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
Synonimy
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
Antonimy
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
Kolokacje
provision of a contract
|legal provision
|special provision
|provision in the agreement
Tematy
law
|business
Przykłady
- The contract includes a provision allowing early termination.
- There is a provision in the law for tax relief.
- The new policy contains a provision on data protection.
- They added a special provision to protect small businesses.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The law has a special provision.
- There is a new provision in the contract.
- The agreement has a safety provision.
- We must follow the provision in the rules.
Rzeczownik
B2
action
3
Act of providing something needed
The act of giving something that is needed.
Schemat użycia:
provision of [something] to [someone]
Synonimy
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
Antonimy
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
Kolokacje
provision of services
|provision of food
|provision of information
Tematy
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The charity focuses on the provision of clean water.
- Provision of medical care is essential after disasters.
- The government is responsible for the provision of public services.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The school is responsible for the provision of books.
- Provision of food is important in an emergency.
- The job includes the provision of training.
Czasownik
formal
C1
action
4
To supply with necessary items
To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.
Schemat użycia:
to provision [someone/something] with [items]
Synonimy
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
Antonimy
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
Kolokacje
provision troops
|provision an expedition
|provisioned with supplies
Tematy
travel
|military
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- They provisioned the team with tents and food.
- The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
- Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They provisioned the hikers with food.
- The boat was provisioned for the trip.
- We will provision the team before they leave.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
Sylaby i akcent
pro - vi - sion (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: provision
- Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
- Base: provision
- 3rd Person Singular: provisions
- Present Participle: provisioning
- Past: provisioned
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
provisions
noun
provisioning
verb
provisioned
verb
Related words
provisional
adjective B2
provisionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso
noun
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
- Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.