condition
condition
/kənˈdɪʃn/
state of something
in… condition to be in pristine/excellent/perfect condition
Many of the paintings are in poor condition.
the condition of something The condition of the roads is poor.
e.g.
Collocations
adjective
verb + condition
preposition
in… condition
medical
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit).
in (a)… condition The motorcyclist was in a critical condition (= at risk of dying) in hospital last night.
in a stable/serious condition
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere.
(informal) in somebody's condition She shouldn't be smoking in her condition (= because she is pregnant).
Her condition has deteriorated.
Collocations
adjective
condition + verb
get better
verb + condition
preposition
in a… condition
in… condition
out of condition…
phrases
be in no condition to do something
3 countable an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it Does your child have any kind of medical condition that we should know about?
She has a serious health condition.
a heart/skin condition
He suffers from a serious heart condition.
The drug is used to treat conditions such as epilepsy.
circumstances
4 conditions plural the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things working/living conditions
economic/market conditions
under… conditions They were working under appalling conditions.
a strike over pay and conditions
conditions for somebody to improve conditions for workers
(in) conditions of something He grew up in conditions of poverty.
5 conditions plural the physical situation that affects how something happens in … conditions The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions.
The boat sank in adverse weather conditions.
dry/wet/harsh conditions
under… conditions Studies show that the drug may be harmful under certain conditions.
extreme environmental conditions
treacherous driving conditions
Conditions are ideal for sailing today.
Collocations
adjective
verb + conditions
live in
work in
work under…
conditions + verb
preposition
in condition
under condition
rule
6 countable a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement The offer is subject to certain conditions.
on (the) condition that… They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend.
on condition of something The officials spoke on condition of anonymity.
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months.
under the condition that… (especially North American English) They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly.
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank.
to satisfy/meet/fulfill a condition
They have agreed to a ceasefire provided their conditions are met.
Collocations
adjective
verb + condition
condition + verb
preposition
on condition that
on… condition
under… condition…
phrases
a breach of a condition
conditions of employment, sale, etc.
terms and conditions…
necessary situation
7 countable a situation that must exist in order for something else to happen condition for something Stable political leadership is a necessary condition for economic growth.
conditions for investment/success/development
We are working to create the conditions for peace.
as a condition of something Applicants must agree to teach for three years as a condition of admission to the program.
as a condition of doing something You can't make a consumer buy something as a condition of getting a loan.
Collocations
adjective
verb + condition
preposition
condition for
state of group
8 singular (formal) the state of a particular group of people because of their situation in life, their problems, etc. He spoke angrily about the condition of the urban poor.
Work is basic to the human condition (= the fact of being alive).
We are aiming to improve the condition of the urban poor.
Collocations
adjective
verb + condition
Idioms
Word Origin
Middle English: from Old French condicion (noun), condicionner (verb), from Latin condicio(n-) ‘agreement’, from condicere ‘agree upon’, from con- ‘with’ + dicere ‘say’.