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conditions

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //kənˈdɪʃənz// UK //kəndˈɪʃənz// con·di·tions

n. the situation or environment that someone lives or works in. It can also mean the rules you must agree to before you do something.

n. the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, or the specific requirements that must be met for an agreement to be valid.


SIMPLE

The working conditions in the new office are excellent.

CONTEXTUAL

The rescue team had to wait for better weather conditions before they could safely reach the mountain peak.

COMPLEX

Under the conditions of the contract, the tenant is responsible for all minor repairs, provided the structural integrity of the building remains sound.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural in form when referring to environmental circumstances; often singular when referring to a specific requirement in a legal context.

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