Betekenis van condition In het Nederlands

• 0 the particular state that something or someone is in:

  • Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.

  • They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.

  • The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.

  • He's in no condition (= he is too sick or too drunk) to drive home.

  • weather conditions

  • Working conditions here are primitive.

  • The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.

  • Under what conditions do plants grow best?

  • Riis devoted his life to improving conditions in urban slums.

  • to suffer from a heart/skin condition

  • a medical condition

• 1 an arrangement that must exist before something else can happen:

  • One of the conditions in the contract is that we don't build on the land.

  • We're not in a position to make/set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer us.

  • Under the conditions of the agreement, she must vacate the house on 12 July .

  • I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!

• 2 to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it:

  • a conditioned reflex/response

  • [ + to infinitive ] Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.

  • Women were conditioned to expect lower wages than men.

• 3 to try to improve the quality or appearance of your hair, skin, etc. by putting a conditioner on it

• 4 the particular state that something or someone is in:

  • [ U ] We spent a lot of money to get the house in good condition.

  • [ U ] She was hospitalized in fair condition after the accident.

  • [ + to infinitive ] He’s in no condition to drive (= He should not drive).

  • [ C ] a heart condition

• 5 something that must exist before something else can happen:

  • Certain conditions must be met before the aid will be provided.

  • He spoke on condition that he not be identified.

• 6 the particular state that something is in:

  • condition of sth The condition of the property will help determine its price.

  • The goods are warranted to be in perfect condition on leaving the factory.

• 7 the situation that someone lives or works in, or that someone or something is affected by:

  • The unions are trying hard to improve pay and conditions for their members.

  • business/economic/market conditions The timing of the merger depended on market conditions.

  • difficult/favourable conditions This year has seen some very difficult trading conditions.

  • in/under good, poor, etc. conditions Many of the goods are produced by child workers working in appalling conditions.

  • working/living conditions

• 8 something that you must agree to, that forms part of an official agreement:

  • I hereby agree to the terms and conditions of my engagement as stated above.

  • attach/impose/set conditions We're not in a position to set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer.

  • agree to/comply with/meet conditions They felt that they had complied with all the conditions of the agreement.

  • Licensing conditions for mobile network operators must ensure the respect of competition rules.

  • Ms Russ told the hearing she was unhappy that the job had not been completed by July 31, which it was claimed was a condition of the contract.

  • as a condition for/of sth As a condition of yesterday's approval, the EU Competition Commissioner insisted the state aid must not be used to subsidize other commercial activities.

• 9 an arrangement that must exist before something else can happen:

  • condition for sth A strong local business base is a necessary condition for the economic future of the area.

• 10 depending on something else happening or being done:

  • Agreement was reached to repay part of the debt, on condition that the remaining debt be cancelled.