concession
gb/kənsˈɛʃən/ us/kənsˈɛʃən/
B1
Engleză
~ 8300
engedmény, kedvezmény, vereség elismerése, koncesszió, büfé
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
engedmény
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] makes a concession to [someone] on [something]
The union won several important concessions on pay and working hours.
A szakszervezet több fontos engedményt harcolt ki a bérek és a munkaidő terén.
As a concession to local residents, the company agreed to reduce night-time deliveries.
A helyi lakosoknak tett engedményként a cég beleegyezett, hogy csökkenti az éjszakai szállításokat.
The government is under pressure to make concessions to the protesters.
Her only concession was to let them pay in monthly installments.
The manager offered extra vacation days as a concession during the contract talks.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The workers want higher pay, and the company will not make any concessions.
A dolgozók magasabb fizetést akarnak, és a cég nem hajlandó semmilyen engedményt tenni.
He gave one small concession to keep the customers happy.
Tett egy kisebb engedményt, hogy elégedettek maradjanak az ügyfelek.
As a concession, they let the children stay up a little later.
The two sides reached a deal after many concessions.
She made a big concession to save the relationship.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concession' with 'confession'. A 'concession' is something you give or allow to others, especially in a negotiation. A 'confession' is when you admit you did something wrong. Learners may also think 'concession' only means a discount; in many contexts it means a broader compromise.
Sens
thing given up in compromise
Colocații
make a concession
|offer concessions
|win concessions
|refuse to make concessions
|as a concession
|key concession
Sinonime
compromise (Often suggests both sides give something up; 'concession' can be one-sided and can sound more reluctant.)
Antonime
refusal (Shows not agreeing to give or allow anything, the opposite of making a concession.)
Teme
politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
Definiție
Something you give or allow to another person or group to help end an argument or problem.
Something you agree to give, change, or allow, especially after disagreement, in order to reach an agreement or keep the peace.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
kedvezmény
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] gets a concession on [ticket/tax/fee]
Do you offer any concessions for students or seniors?
Van valamilyen kedvezményük diákoknak vagy nyugdíjasoknak?
The government announced new tax concessions for small businesses.
A kormány új adókedvezményeket jelentett be a kisvállalkozások számára.
You need to show your concession card to get the reduced fare.
There are no concessions available on weekend tickets.
Members of the club receive a 20% concession on all entry fees.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I bought a concession ticket because I am a student.
Kedvezményes jegyet vettem, mert diák vagyok.
There is a special concession for people over 65.
A 65 év felettieknek külön kedvezmény jár.
We cannot give a concession on this price.
He asked if there was a student concession on the train.
You must show your ID to get the concession.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'concession' for any kind of cheap price. It is usually used when the lower price is linked to a special status, such as being a student or a pensioner, or in phrases like 'tax concession'. For a general lower price, 'discount' or 'sale price' is more natural.
Sens
special discount or tax break
Colocații
student concession
|pensioner concession
|tax concession
|concession card
|concession ticket
|concession fare
Sinonime
discount (More general and common in all varieties of English; 'concession' is often used in official or British/Australian English for special group discounts.)
Antonime
surcharge (An extra cost added to the usual price, the opposite of a price reduction or concession.)
Teme
money
|travel
|public policy
|finance
|daily_life
|business
Definiție
A lower price or lower tax that some people can pay, for example students or older people.
A reduction in the usual price, fee, or tax, often for a particular group such as students, seniors, or low-income people.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] makes a concession to [someone] about [result]
The candidate delivered a brief concession after the final results were announced.
A végleges eredmények kihirdetése után a jelölt rövid beszédben elismerte a vereségét.
His concession surprised supporters who expected a legal challenge.
Az, hogy elismerte a vereségét, meglepte a támogatóit, akik jogi megtámadásra számítottak.
The coach's concession that the other team had simply played better was widely praised.
Despite calls for a concession, she refused to acknowledge defeat.
In his concession, he thanked his opponent and urged unity.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The losing candidate gave a concession on TV.
A vesztes jelölt a tévében elismerte a vereségét.
After the game, our captain made a concession and said the other team was stronger.
A meccs után a kapitányunk elismerte, hogy a másik csapat erősebb volt.
There was no concession on election night, even though the result was clear.
Her concession came two hours after the final vote count.
People waited for his concession, but it never came.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think 'concession speech' is about giving a discount or a business deal. In politics, a 'concession speech' is a speech where a candidate admits they have lost an election.
Sens
formal admission of defeat
Colocații
concession speech
|issue a concession
|telephone concession call
Sinonime
admission (A general word for saying something is true; 'concession' usually involves loss, defeat, or giving ground.)
Antonime
claim of victory (A public statement that you have won, which contrasts with a concession that you have lost.)
Teme
politics
|sports
|debate
|communication
Definiție
When someone says clearly that they have lost or that another person is right.
The act of admitting that you have lost or that the other side is right, especially formally in politics, sports, or argument.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
4
koncesszió
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[authority] grants a concession to [company] for [activity]
The government awarded a 25-year mining concession to a foreign company.
A kormány 25 évre szóló bányászati koncessziót adott egy külföldi vállalatnak.
Environmental groups protested the logging concessions in the rainforest.
Környezetvédő csoportok tiltakoztak az esőerdőben kiadott fakitermelési koncessziók ellen.
The airport renewed the duty-free shop concession for another ten years.
Several firms are bidding for the toll road concession.
The oil concession covers more than 3,000 square kilometers of offshore territory.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The company has a concession to run the parking lot.
A vállalatnak koncessziója van a parkoló üzemeltetésére.
They lost their mining concession after breaking the rules.
A szabályok megszegése után elvesztették a bányászati koncessziójukat.
The city will give a concession to one company to operate the buses.
He is negotiating a new concession for a hotel on the beach.
Many people are against the forest concession.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think this meaning is always about discounts or compromise. In business and legal contexts, a 'concession' is often a formal contract or right to operate something, especially where the state remains the owner.
Sens
granted business or resource right
Colocații
mining concession
|oil concession
|logging concession
|grant a concession
|hold a concession
|concession agreement
Sinonime
license (A broader and often more general legal permission; 'concession' usually implies a more specific, often commercial contract with particular rights and obligations.)
Antonime
revocation (The act of taking back a right or permission, the opposite of granting or holding a concession.)
Teme
business
|law
|economics
|politics
Definiție
An official right that lets a person or company run a business or use land or natural resources.
A right or contract, often granted by a government or authority, that allows a company to operate a business or use land or natural resources.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
5
büfé
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] buys [food/drink] at the concession
We grabbed popcorn and drinks at the concession before the movie started.
A film kezdete előtt vettünk popcornt és italokat a büfében.
The stadium concessions will stay open until the end of the match.
A stadion büféi a mérkőzés végéig nyitva maradnak.
Food concessions at the festival include burger trucks and coffee stands.
The team hired a new company to operate the concessions this season.
Lines at the main concession were so long that we missed the beginning of the game.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I bought some chips at the concession.
Vettem egy zacskó csipszet a büfében.
There is a drink concession next to our seats.
A helyünk mellett van egy italos büfé.
The cinema concession sells popcorn and candy.
We are waiting in line at the concession stand.
The stadium has many concessions that sell food.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think 'concession' alone always means a food stand. In many contexts it does not. The meaning as a food stall is usually clear in phrases like 'concession stand', 'stadium concessions', or 'movie theater concessions'.
Sens
stall selling food at venue
Colocații
concession stand
|stadium concessions
|movie theater concessions
|run the concessions
|buy snacks at the concessions
Sinonime
stall (A general word for a small selling place; 'concession' emphasizes that it operates under a contract inside a larger venue.)
Teme
food
|leisure
|sports
|food_drink
|arts_entertainment
|business
Definiție
A small shop or stand inside a stadium, cinema, or other place that sells food, drinks, or other things.
A small business, booth, or stall, especially inside a stadium, cinema, or similar place, that is allowed to sell food, drinks, or other goods.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
concession
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛʃən/
US/kənsˈɛʃən/
Silabe și accent
con - ces - sion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ces)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: concession
- Plural: concession, concessions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
concessions
noun
Core family
concede
verb B2
Related words
concessive
adjective
concessionary
adjective
Advanced or less common
concessionaire
noun
concessional
adjective
Expresii
as a concession to
1/ˈæz ə kənsˈɛʃən tə/
fixed phrase
as a special allowance for
Used to say that something is done or allowed especially for a person or group, usually to please them or answer their demands.
Exemple
- As a concession to local drivers, the city delayed the new parking rules.
- They lowered the music volume as a concession to the neighbors.
concession speech
1/kənsˈɛʃən spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
speech admitting election defeat
A formal speech where a person, usually a politician, says that they have lost an election.
Exemple
- Her concession speech was gracious and called for unity.
- Viewers stayed up late to watch the candidate's concession speech.
concession stand
1/kənsˈɛʃən stˈænd/
fixed phrase
food stall at stadium or cinema
A small shop or stall in a stadium, cinema, or similar place that sells snacks and drinks.
Exemple
- Let's meet at the concession stand during halftime.
- The line at the concession stand was longer than the line to get into the stadium.
make a concession
1/mˈeɪk ə kənsˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
agree to give something up
To agree to give or allow something in order to end a disagreement or reach an agreement.
Exemple
- The company finally made a concession and offered higher wages.
- We are willing to make a concession on delivery times if you sign a long-term contract.
- Both sides must make concessions if they want a peace deal.