1. To acknowledge or accept the existence and validity of worries, anxieties, or issues raised by someone
The manager decided to recognize concerns raised by the employees about workplace safety.
O gerente decidiu reconhecer as preocupações levantadas pelos funcionários sobre a segurança no trabalho.
2. To identify and accept that certain problems or issues deserve attention and consideration
The government must recognize concerns about climate change and take action.
O governo deve reconhecer as preocupações sobre as mudanças climáticas e tomar medidas.