| Front | provision |
|---|---|
| Back | pro•vi•sion noun, verb BrE /prəˈvɪʒn/ NAmE /prəˈvɪʒn/ noun word origin example bank 1 [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want; sth that is supplied housing provision The government is responsible for the provision of health care. There is no provision for anyone to sit down here. The provision of specialist teachers is being increased. 2 [uncountable, countable] ~ for sb/sth preparations that you make for sth that might or will happen in the future He had already made provisions for (= planned for the financial future of) his wife and children before the accident. You should make provision for things going wrong. Small businesses are advised to make adequate provisions against bad debts. The plans for developing the area include provision for both water and field sports. 3 provisions [plural] supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey We have enough provisions to last us two weeks. 4 [countable] a condition or an arrangement in a legal document Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs. see also provide verb verb forms word origin example bank [often passive] ~ sb/sth (with sth) (formal) to supply sb/sth with enough of sth, especially food, to last for a particular period of time |
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