conditions
/kənˈdɪʃənz/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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