consultation
gb/kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 2800
megbeszélés, konzultáció, tanácskérés
NOME
B1
1
megbeszélés
B1
konzultáció
B2
Padrão de uso:
a consultation with [someone] about [something]
The manager called a consultation with the team to address the problem.
A vezető összehívott egy megbeszélést a csapattal, hogy kezeljék a problémát.
You should book a medical consultation before starting the treatment.
A kezelés megkezdése előtt érdemes időpontot foglalnod egy orvosi konzultációra.
After a brief consultation, they agreed on the next steps.
The lawyer offered a free consultation to new clients.
In consultation with the board, the CEO decided to expand overseas.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I had a consultation with my doctor.
Volt egy konzultációm az orvosommal.
We had a consultation about the project.
Volt egy megbeszélésünk a projektről.
The teacher had a consultation with my parents.
She went for a legal consultation.
They had a short consultation before making a choice.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consultation' with 'counseling'; 'consultation' is usually a short, goal-focused meeting, while 'counseling' often refers to ongoing guidance or therapy.
Significado
formal discussion meeting
Colocações
medical consultation
|legal consultation
|in consultation with
|initial consultation
|free consultation
Sinónimos
meeting (A general term for people coming together, not necessarily for advice.)
|
discussion (Focuses more on the exchange of ideas rather than the formal setting.)
Antónimos
decision (The outcome of a process rather than the process of discussing it.)
|
silence (The absence of discussion or communication.)
Temas
business
|health
|law
|work
|communication
Definição
A planned meeting to talk about something important and get advice or share ideas.
A formal meeting or discussion held to seek advice, exchange information, or make a decision.
NOME
B2
FORMAL
2
konzultáció
B2
tanácskérés
B1
Padrão de uso:
a consultation with [expert]
The company is in consultation with engineers about the new design.
A vállalat mérnökökkel konzultál az új tervről.
She requested a consultation with a nutritionist before changing her diet.
Az étrendje megváltoztatása előtt konzultációt kért egy dietetikustól.
Consultation with local communities is essential for this project.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I need a consultation with my lawyer.
Konzultálnom kell az ügyvédemmel.
He asked for a consultation with a doctor.
Konzultációt kért egy orvostól.
We had a consultation with an engineer.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'consultation' with 'consultancy'; 'consultancy' refers to the business or service provided, while 'consultation' is the specific act or meeting.
Significado
act of seeking expert advice
Colocações
specialist consultation
|expert consultation
|consultation fee
Sinónimos
advice-seeking (Informal description of the act; less formal than 'consultation'.)
|
advisement (Formal term often used in legal contexts.)
Antónimos
self-reliance (Handling something without asking anyone for help.)
Temas
business
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
When you ask an expert for advice or help.
The act of asking someone, especially an expert, for their opinion or guidance.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
consultation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
con - sulta - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: consultation
- Plural: consultation, consultations
Família de palavras
Forms
consultations
noun
Core family
consult
verb B1
consultant
noun B1
Related words
consultancy
noun B2
consultative
adjective
Expressões
in consultation with
1/ˈɪn kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
after discussing with someone
After talking and planning together with someone before making a choice or action.
Exemplos
- The policy was developed in consultation with teachers and parents.
- Changes were made in consultation with environmental experts.
legal consultation
1/lˈiɡəl kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meeting with a lawyer for advice
A meeting where you talk to a lawyer to get legal help or advice.
Exemplos
- He arranged a legal consultation before signing the contract.
- Legal consultations are available by appointment only.
medical consultation
1/mˈɛdɪkəl kˌɑnsəltˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meeting with a doctor for advice
A meeting with a doctor to talk about your health and get advice or treatment options.
Exemplos
- She booked a medical consultation to discuss her symptoms.
- The clinic offers free medical consultations on Saturdays.