concession
Translation
concession, compromise, stall, stand
Examples
The company made a concession to the workers.
The company made a concession to the workers.
He bought popcorn at the concession stand.
He bought popcorn at the concession stand.
The government granted a mining concession.
The government granted a mining concession.
Grammar Patterns
((a concession)) ((to sb.)) something granted to someone The union won a major concession from the management.
((a concession)) ((on sth.)) a compromise on an issue They were unwilling to make any concessions on safety.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'concedere' (to concede, yield), from 'con-' (together) + 'cedere' (to go, yield).
Memory Tips
To 'concede' a point in an argument is to make a 'concession'. Also, think of the snacks you 'concede' to buying at a cinema's concession stand.