B2nounformalpoliticsbusiness
US/kənˈseʃ.ən/
UK/kənˈseʃ.ən/
something you agree to give up or allow in order to reach an agreement
In context
The union made a major concession to avoid a long strike.
Neither side was willing to make concessions during the talks.
The company made a concession on price to keep the customer.
Words that go with concession
verb + noun
- make a concessionThe manager made a concession on the deadline.
- grant a concessionThe government granted a concession to local farmers.
- demand concessionsWorkers demanded concessions from the company.
adjective + noun
- major concessionGiving up the border was a major concession.
noun + preposition
- concession toThe new rule is a concession to parents.
noun + noun
- tax concessionSmall businesses receive a tax concession in their first year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
do a concessionCorrect: make a concession