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make concessions to
[/meɪk kənˈseʃənz tu/]
verb phrase
fazer concessões a
1.
to agree to accept something less favorable than desired; to yield or compromise on a point
The government had to make concessions to the opposition party to pass the bill.
O governo teve que fazer concessões ao partido da oposição para aprovar o projeto de lei.
2.
to grant or allow someone something as a compromise or settlement
The employer made concessions to the union regarding working hours.
O empregador fez concessões ao sindicato em relação ao horário de trabalho.
NYC Slang
back down to / give it up to
Synonyms
yield to
compromise with
give in to
accommodate
agree to
capitulate to
Antonyms
stand firm
refuse
resist
hold out
maintain
insist
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fazer concessões a
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fazer concessões a
common in business and political contexts
Portugal
fazer concessões a
standard usage, also 'ceder a' or 'transigir com'
Related Idioms & Phrases
give ground
meet someone halfway
come to terms with
strike a deal
split the difference
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