provision
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1
Английский
~ 800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
Supply of needed goods
A supply of food or other things that are needed.
Модель употребления:
[someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
Синонимы
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
Антонимы
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
Коллокации
food provisions
|medical provisions
|emergency provisions
|adequate provisions
Темы
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- We have provisions for the trip.
- The boat has food provisions.
- He bought provisions for the picnic.
- They keep extra provisions at home.
Существительное
formal
B2
entity
2
Condition in legal document
A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.
Модель употребления:
a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
Синонимы
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
Антонимы
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
Коллокации
provision of a contract
|legal provision
|special provision
|provision in the agreement
Темы
law
|business
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B2
action
3
Act of providing something needed
The act of giving something that is needed.
Модель употребления:
provision of [something] to [someone]
Синонимы
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
Антонимы
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
Коллокации
provision of services
|provision of food
|provision of information
Темы
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The school is responsible for the provision of books.
- Provision of food is important in an emergency.
- The job includes the provision of training.
Глагол
formal
C1
action
4
To supply with necessary items
To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.
Модель употребления:
to provision [someone/something] with [items]
Синонимы
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
Антонимы
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
Коллокации
provision troops
|provision an expedition
|provisioned with supplies
Темы
travel
|military
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- They provisioned the team with tents and food.
- The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
- Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
Примеры для изучающих
- They provisioned the hikers with food.
- The boat was provisioned for the trip.
- We will provision the team before they leave.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
Слоги и ударение
pro - vi - sion (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: provision
- Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
- Base: provision
- 3rd Person Singular: provisions
- Present Participle: provisioning
- Past: provisioned
Родственные слова
Forms
provisions
noun
provisioning
verb
provisioned
verb
Related words
provisional
adjective B2
provisionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
- Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.