CONCESSION


Meaning of CONCESSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənseʃ(ə)n ]

( concessions)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict.

The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people.

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2.

A concession is a special right or privilege that is given to someone.

...tax concessions for mothers who stay at home with their children.

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3.

A concession is a special price which is lower than the usual price and which is often given to old people, students, and the unemployed. ( BRIT; in AM, use reduction )

Open daily; admission £1.10 with concessions for children and OAPs.

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4.

A concession is an arrangement where someone is given the right to sell a product or to run a business, especially in a building belonging to another business. ( mainly AM BUSINESS; in BRIT, usually use franchise )

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