What does "concert" mean?

1. (musical performance) a public performance of music by one or more musicians. 2. (acting together) the state of working together or agreeing on a plan. 3. (to plan together) to plan or arrange something with other people.

How do you use "concert"?

Often used in the phrase 'in concert with'. Usually transitive, taking a direct object.

concert

n. · v.

US //ˈkɑnsɝt// con·cert

1 musical performance (n.)
A1 Beginner Music

a public performance of music by one or more musicians.

a public musical performance, typically involving multiple performers or instruments.

Example

We bought tickets for the rock concert at the stadium next month.

Example

The symphony orchestra gave a magnificent concert in the park, attracting thousands of local residents despite the threat of rain.
2 acting together (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the state of working together or agreeing on a plan.

agreement in design or plan; a union formed by mutual communication of opinions.

Example

The two departments worked in concert to finish the project on time.

Example

The central banks acted in concert to stabilise the currency, coordinating their interest rate adjustments across several borders.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'in concert with'.
- discord
- disagreement

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3 to plan together (v.)
C2 Proficiency Formal

to plan or arrange something with other people.

to settle or adjust by conference, agreement, or consultation; to plan or devise together.

Example

The leaders met to concert a plan for the new trade agreement.

Example

The allied forces sought to concert a strategy that would address the humanitarian crisis while maintaining regional security.

Usage

Usually transitive, taking a direct object.

Origin

Borrowed from French concert, from Italian concerto, deverbal from concertare. Doublet of concerto.