conditions

/kənˈdɪʃənz/
verb
  1. To train or influence someone or something to behave in a certain way.
    • Pavlov conditioned his dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.
    • Years of practice had conditioned her to wake up at dawn.
    • The advertisement conditions viewers to associate the product with happiness.
  2. To make something necessary as part of an agreement or situation.
    • They conditioned their support on the project being completed on time.
    • The offer was conditioned upon the buyer securing financing.
    • The scholarship is conditioned on maintaining good grades.
  3. To treat something, especially hair or skin, to improve its quality.
    • She uses a special shampoo that conditions her dry hair.
    • This lotion conditions the skin and keeps it soft.
    • After washing, apply a cream that conditions the leather.
noun
  1. The state or situation in which something exists or happens.
    • Under normal conditions, the flight takes about three hours.
    • The weather conditions were perfect for a picnic.
    • The workers complained about the poor conditions in the factory.
  2. Something that must happen or be done before something else can happen; a requirement.
    • The contract includes several conditions that both parties must meet.
    • One of the conditions of the loan is that you pay it back within five years.
    • She agreed to help, but only on the condition that I finish my homework first.
  3. The physical state of a person's health or fitness.
    • She has a rare medical condition that affects her vision.
    • Regular exercise can help prevent many health conditions.
    • The doctor said his heart condition is improving with treatment.
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