| Id | ESLPod_1041_WE_1756 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1041 |
| Episode Title | Being Rescued |
| Phrase | provision |
| Text | The word "provisions," in this podcast, means food, especially food that is used during a journey or in case of an emergency: "Safety experts recommend keeping appropriate provisions in the trunk of your car in case of an earthquake or another natural disaster." When talking about a legal contract, a "provision" is one clause, of part of the document that specifies what will happen under certain conditions: "The rental agreement includes a provision for ending the agreement if tenants don't pay their rent." Sometimes the word "provision" describes something that is being provided: "Tracy thinks the government should pay for the provision of basic childcare for all families." Finally, the phrase "provision for (someone)" describes providing something for someone: The tax code makes special provisions for low-income workers." |
| Topics | Nature + Weather |
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