proposition
gb/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
B2
Engleză
~ 8800
javaslat, ajánlat, vállalkozás, feladat, kihívás, szexuális ajánlatot tesz, illetlen ajánlatot tesz, kikezd, állítás, kijelentés, propozíció, népszavazási javaslat, szavazásra bocsátott törvényjavaslat, állító oldal, állító csapat
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
a [business] proposition for/to [someone]
They came to us with a business proposition that could double our profits.
Egy olyan üzleti ajánlattal kerestek meg minket, amely megduplázhatná a nyereségünket.
The peace proposition was welcomed by most of the international community.
A békejavaslatot a nemzetközi közösség nagy része üdvözölte.
I have a proposition for you: you handle sales, and I’ll take care of production.
Her lawyer made a proposition to settle the case out of court.
The company rejected the merger proposition after weeks of negotiation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He made a business proposition to his friend.
Üzleti ajánlatot tett a barátjának.
The government put forward a new tax proposition.
A kormány új adójavaslatot terjesztett elő.
I cannot accept this proposition without more information.
Their proposition sounds good, but it is risky.
The manager listened to my proposition about working from home.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use *proposition* instead of *proposal* in everyday situations like weddings or school events. In most casual contexts, *proposal* is more common (e.g., *marriage proposal*, not *marriage proposition*). *Proposition* often sounds more formal or business-related.
Sens
suggested plan or offer
Colocații
business proposition
|interesting proposition
|attractive proposition
|put forward a proposition
|consider a proposition
|reject a proposition
Sinonime
proposal (Very close in meaning, but often slightly more neutral; proposition can sound more businesslike or strategic.)
Antonime
rejection (Refers to the act of saying no to a proposition, the opposite response to accepting or considering it.)
Teme
business
|work
|communication
Definiție
A plan or offer that someone gives you so you can decide if you want it or not, often in business or work.
A suggested plan, scheme, or offer that is put forward for someone to consider, often in a business, political, or practical context.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
a [adjective] proposition
Raising three children on a single income is a tough proposition.
Három gyereket egyetlen jövedelemből felnevelni nehéz feladat.
Running a restaurant in this part of town is a risky proposition.
Éttermet üzemeltetni a városnak ezen a részén kockázatos vállalkozás.
Teaching teenagers can be challenging, but teaching toddlers is a completely different proposition.
Building a house yourself is an expensive proposition these days.
Climbing that mountain in winter is a daunting proposition for any climber.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Living alone in a new country is a scary proposition.
Egy új országban egyedül élni ijesztő kihívás.
Driving in heavy snow is a dangerous proposition.
Sűrű hóesésben vezetni veszélyes vállalkozás.
For many people, starting a business is an exciting proposition.
Learning a new language at 60 is a big proposition.
Working at night is a very different proposition from working in the day.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this use with the ‘offer’ meaning and try to say *make a tough proposition* when they actually mean *face a tough situation*. Here, *proposition* is usually used with an adjective to describe how difficult or easy something is, not as something you give to someone.
Sens
task or situation to handle
Colocații
tough proposition
|daunting proposition
|risky proposition
|expensive proposition
|a different proposition
|a tricky proposition
Sinonime
undertaking (Very similar, but slightly more formal and focused on the act of doing something rather than judging it.)
Antonime
breeze (Informal term for something very easy, often used as the opposite of a tough or difficult proposition.)
Teme
work
|daily life
|daily_life
Definiție
A thing you must do or deal with, thought of as easy, hard, good, or bad.
A task, situation, or activity that is viewed and judged as something to deal with, often in terms of how easy, difficult, or desirable it is.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to proposition [someone]
She complained that a coworker had repeatedly propositioned her at office parties.
Panaszt tett amiatt, hogy egy munkatársa többször is szexuális ajánlatot tett neki a munkahelyi bulikon.
He was thrown out of the club after trying to proposition several women.
Kidobták a klubból, miután több nőnek is illetlen ajánlatot próbált tenni.
A man in the hotel lobby propositioned her, and she immediately reported it to security.
The actress said she had been propositioned by a powerful producer early in her career.
He claimed he was only joking, but the way he propositioned her made everyone uncomfortable.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She felt upset after a man on the street propositioned her.
Felzaklatta, hogy egy férfi az utcán szexuális ajánlatot tett neki.
He got drunk and started to proposition women in the bar.
Berúgott, és szexuális ajánlatokat kezdett tenni nőknek a bárban.
The worker said her boss had propositioned her many times.
It is not okay to proposition someone at work.
The actor was in the news after he was accused of propositioning a fan.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think *proposition* as a verb is neutral, like *suggest*. In fact, it is usually about sex and often sounds negative or inappropriate. Do not use it when you mean to politely *propose an idea* or *suggest a plan*.
Sens
make a sexual advance
Colocații
proposition a woman
|proposition a stranger
|drunkenly proposition
|sexually proposition
|proposition someone in a bar
Sinonime
hit on (Informal phrasal verb for flirting or making sexual advances; often sounds lighter and less blunt than proposition.)
Antonime
ignore (To deliberately pay no romantic or sexual attention, the opposite of making a direct sexual approach.)
Teme
relationships
|sex
Definiție
To ask someone, often a stranger, to have sex with you in a very direct way.
To approach someone and directly ask them to have sex, or make a very direct sexual or romantic advance, often in a way that is unwelcome.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
the proposition that [clause]
The book defends the proposition that democracy cannot survive without a free press.
A könyv azt az állítást védi, hogy a demokrácia nem maradhat fenn szabad sajtó nélkül.
In logic, a proposition is something that can be either true or false, but not both.
A logikában az állítás olyasmi, ami igaz vagy hamis lehet, de egyszerre a kettő nem.
The scientist tested the proposition that the drug would reduce blood pressure in older patients.
This argument rests on the dubious proposition that people always act rationally.
Students were asked to analyze whether each sentence expressed a single clear proposition.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The writer supports the proposition that money does not bring happiness.
Az író azt az állítást támasztja alá, hogy a pénz nem hoz boldogságot.
In this class, you will learn what a logical proposition is.
Ezen az órán megtanulod, mi az a logikai állítás.
We tested the proposition that exercise helps people sleep better.
Her main proposition is that children learn best through play.
I do not agree with the proposition that all people are selfish.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this use with a simple *opinion*. In academic English, *proposition* suggests a more formal, testable, or logically structured claim than a casual opinion.
Sens
truth-evaluable statement or claim
Colocații
the proposition that
|logical proposition
|central proposition
|test the proposition
|support the proposition
|prove the proposition
Sinonime
statement (A very general term; proposition is more formal and usually used when truth or logic is being discussed explicitly.)
Antonime
contradiction (A statement that directly denies another proposition, functioning as its logical opposite.)
Teme
academia
|philosophy
|science
|education
Definiție
A sentence or idea that says something that can be true or false, often used in study of logic or in formal writing.
A statement or claim that expresses a judgment or opinion and can be evaluated as true or false, especially in logic, philosophy, or academic writing.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
5
Tipar de utilizare:
Proposition [number]
Voters will decide the fate of Proposition 22 in November.
A szavazók novemberben döntenek a 22-es számú népszavazási javaslat sorsáról.
The campaign for Proposition 13 spent millions on television ads.
A 13-as számú népszavazási javaslat melletti kampány milliókat költött televíziós hirdetésekre.
Environmental groups opposed the proposition because it weakened pollution controls.
He volunteered to hand out flyers in support of Proposition 5.
The court later ruled that the proposition violated the state constitution.
Exemple pentru cursanți
People in the state will vote on Proposition 10 next week.
Az állam lakói a jövő héten szavaznak a 10-es számú népszavazási javaslatról.
She is against Proposition 3 because it cuts school money.
Ellenzi a 3-as számú javaslatot, mert az pénzt von el az iskoláktól.
Many young people marched to protest the new proposition.
The TV news explained what Proposition 2 would change.
Proposition 7 passed, so the tax rules will change.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that *Proposition* with a capital P and a number (e.g., *Proposition 8*) is a specific legal term in some U.S. states, not just a general *idea* or *offer*.
Sens
public-vote proposed law
Colocații
Proposition 13
|vote on Proposition 8
|state proposition
|ballot proposition
|pass a proposition
|defeat a proposition
Sinonime
ballot measure (Very close in meaning, especially in U.S. English; a broader term that includes propositions and similar public-vote items.)
Antonime
status quo (Refers to keeping the law unchanged, the opposite of passing a proposition to change it.)
Teme
politics
|law
Definiție
In some places, a plan for a new law with a number, which people vote on in an election.
In some political systems, especially in parts of the United States, a numbered proposal for a new law or change to an existing law that citizens vote on directly.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
6
állító oldal
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
the proposition and the opposition
The proposition argued that social media does more harm than good.
Az állító oldal amellett érvelt, hogy a közösségi média több kárt okoz, mint hasznot.
Time will be divided equally between the proposition and the opposition.
Az időt egyenlően osztják fel az állító és az ellenző oldal között.
As leader of the proposition, she opened the debate with a clear definition of the motion.
The judges praised the structure of the proposition’s case but criticized their weak evidence.
Members of the proposition must present at least three main arguments in support of the motion.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In this debate, our team is the proposition.
Ebben a vitában a mi csapatunk az állító oldal.
The proposition must explain why the motion is good.
Az állító oldalnak el kell magyaráznia, miért jó az indítvány.
The teacher asked the proposition to give its first argument.
The opposition asked a hard question to the proposition.
The proposition and the opposition each have ten minutes to speak.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think *proposition* here means *proposal* in a general sense. In debating, it is a fixed label for the side that supports the motion.
Sens
supporting side in a debate
Colocații
the proposition argued that
|members of the proposition
|proposition and opposition
|proposition team
|lead speaker for the proposition
Sinonime
affirmative (Used especially in American debate; also means the side that supports the motion.)
Antonime
opposition (The side in a debate that argues against the motion, directly opposing the proposition.)
Teme
academia
|communication
|education
Definiție
In a formal debate, the team that supports the main statement and argues for it.
In formal debating, the side or team that argues in favor of the motion or statement being debated.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
proposition
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
pro - pos - i - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: proposition
- Plural: propositions
Verb
- Base: proposition
- 3rd Person Singular: propositions
- Present Participle: propositioning
- Past: propositioned
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
a different proposition
1/ə dˈɪfɹənt pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very different kind of situation
A task or situation that is not like the one before and may be harder, easier, or needs a new way of thinking.
Exemple
- Teaching adults online is one thing; teaching children in person is a completely different proposition.
- Cycling to work in summer is easy, but doing it in the snow is a different proposition.
- Managing five people is one thing, but managing fifty is a very different proposition.
business proposition
1/bˈɪznɪs pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
plan or offer for business
A plan or offer to start or change a business activity, usually for making money.
Exemple
- He approached her with a business proposition involving a new restaurant.
- It sounded like a risky business proposition, so we decided not to invest.
- They are looking for partners for an exciting new business proposition in renewable energy.
proposition someone
1/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
ask someone directly for sex
To go to a person and directly ask them to have sex with you.
Exemple
- He was fired after he tried to proposition a client at a company event.
- A stranger propositioned her on the street, and she quickly walked away.
- She accused her boss of propositioning her during a work trip.
value proposition
1/vˈælju pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
main benefits promised to customers
The main reason a customer should buy a product or service, shown as the special benefits it gives them.
Exemple
- Their value proposition is simple: high-quality shoes at half the usual price.
- A clear value proposition helps customers understand why they should choose your brand.
- The startup struggled because it never defined a strong value proposition.
an attractive proposition
1/ən ətɹˈæktɪv pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
appealing offer or situation
A plan, offer, or situation that seems very good and makes you want to accept it.
Exemple
- Working from home full-time is an attractive proposition for many employees.
- Living by the sea all year is an attractive proposition.
- For investors, the company's growth makes it an attractive proposition.
- For many workers, flexible hours are an attractive proposition.
- The salary made the job an attractive proposition despite the long commute.