1. To recognize, accept, or admit that concerns, worries, or problems exist and are valid
The manager decided to acknowledge concerns raised by the employees about the new policy.
O gerente decidiu reconhecer as preocupações levantadas pelos funcionários sobre a nova política.
2. To formally or officially recognize the validity of someone's worries or objections
The government acknowledged concerns about environmental damage.
O governo reconheceu as preocupações sobre os danos ambientais.