concede

ammettere, riconoscere, concedere

Accettare che qualcosa sia vero o che qualcuno abbia ragione dopo aver sostenuto il contrario.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: concede that… (I concede that your plan is cheaper.); concede something to someone (He conceded the point to his opponent.)

Sinonimi: admit, acknowledge, accept

Contrari: deny

Espressioni comuni: concede a point, concede that something, concede to someone, concede the truth

subire

Lasciare che la squadra o il giocatore avversario segni un gol o un punto.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: let in, allow

Espressioni comuni: concede a goal, concede three points, concede a penalty