concession
Translation
concession, compromise, allowance, reduction
Examples
The company made a concession to the workers.
The company made a concession to the workers.
She runs a food concession at the stadium.
She runs a food concession at the stadium.
Student concessions are available for tickets.
Student concessions are available for tickets.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) a thing that is granted to (sb.) The government made a concession to the protesters.
((on sth.)) a compromise on (sth.) They refused to make any concessions on safety standards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compromise, allowance, reduction
Etymology
From Latin 'concedere' (to give way, yield), from 'con-' (together) and 'cedere' (to go, yield).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) and 'cede' (yield). You 'yield with' someone on a point, giving something up.