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dealerships

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdiɫɝˌʃɪps// UK //dˈiːləʃˌɪps// deal·er·ships

n. businesses that have permission to sell a specific brand of products, especially cars. You visit these places when you want to buy a new vehicle or get one repaired.

n. commercial establishments with an official franchise to sell and service products from a specific manufacturer, most commonly in the automotive industry.


SIMPLE

The city has several car dealerships along the main road.

CONTEXTUAL

Many local dealerships are offering low interest rates this month to encourage people to buy new electric vehicles.

COMPLEX

The manufacturer maintains strict standards for its authorized dealerships to ensure that customer service and technical repairs remain consistent across the entire national network.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to the industry or a group of competing sellers.

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