n. 1 state; circumstance(s), shape What condition is the house in? My bank account is in a poor condition 2 stipulation, proviso, demand, requirement, term, qualification, contingency, requisite, prerequisite The terrorists have announced their conditions for releasing the hostages 3 working order, fitness, shape, form, fettle; health He's in good condition, but his car isn't 4 conditions. circumstances; quarters; environment The ship's crew live in very crowded conditions
v. 5 ready, get or make ready, prepare, equip, outfit, fit (out or up), adapt, modify The mechanics are conditioning the plane for high-altitude flights 6 train, educate, teach; brainwash; influence, mould, persuade The children were conditioned to avoid talking to strangers 7 accustom, inure, adapt, acclimate, acclimatize At this training base, we condition the commandos to all kinds of hardships