concede

zugeben, einräumen

Nach vorherigem Widerspruch anerkennen, dass etwas wahr ist oder jemand recht hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To accept that something is true or someone is right after arguing against it.

• I concede that you are right.
• She finally conceded the point.
• He conceded that his first answer was wrong.

So benutzt man es: concede that… (I concede that your plan is cheaper.); concede something to someone (He conceded the point to his opponent.)

Synonyme: admit, acknowledge, accept

Gegenteile: deny

Häufige Wendungen: concede a point, concede that something, concede to someone, concede the truth

kassieren, zulassen

Zulassen, dass die gegnerische Mannschaft oder Person ein Tor oder einen Punkt erzielt.

In einfachem Englisch: To let the other team or player score a goal or point against you.

• Our team conceded two goals.
• They rarely concede at home.
• How many points did we concede?

Synonyme: let in, allow

Häufige Wendungen: concede a goal, concede three points, concede a penalty