concert
/ˈkɒnsət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːnsərt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkän(t)-sərt ˈkän-ˌsərt/ (ame, mw)
concert — noun
- concertsingular
- concertsplural
1. an event where musicians or singers perform live for an audience, usually playin
an event where musicians or singers perform live for an audience, usually playing several pieces of music.
The school hall was full for Shanti's first piano concert on Saturday.
adjective + concert: 'piano concert' specifies the type
Tickets for the orchestra's summer concert sold out within a week.
Isabela and her band played a charity concert to raise money for the local hospital.
During the concert, the lead singer asked the crowd to turn on their phone lights.
Ezra fell asleep halfway through the classical concert after a long day of exams.
- show
more general — can include theatre, dance, or comedy, not just music
- gig
informal; specifically a live music performance by a band or solo artist, often in a small venue
- recital
a solo or small-group performance, usually of classical music, in a formal setting
- performance
the broadest term — any act of presenting music, theatre, or dance before an audience
文法句型
adjective + concert (rock concert / classical concert / live concert)
concert + noun (concert hall / concert ticket / concert venue)
用法筆記
Concert usually refers to a live performance of popular, rock, jazz, or classical music. For a solo performance of classical music by one player, 'recital' is more common. For a single performer or small band in a bar or club, 'gig' is the informal term.
常見錯誤
2. a state of working together or acting jointly with another person or group, most
a state of working together or acting jointly with another person or group, most often found in the fixed phrase 'in concert with'.
The new bridge was designed in concert with local engineers and environmental experts.
fixed phrase: 'in concert with' + noun phrase
The nursing team worked in concert with the doctors to improve patient care.
Defne planned the festival in concert with the city council and local businesses.
Several charities are delivering food aid in concert with the United Nations.
- cooperation
more common and natural in everyday English; 'in cooperation with' is the standard phrasing
- collaboration
emphasises working together on a creative or intellectual task
- partnership
suggests a more formal, long-term arrangement between two parties
- opposition
acting against someone rather than with them
文法句型
in concert with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is almost entirely restricted to the fixed phrase 'in concert with'. Outside this phrase, the noun meaning 'agreement' or 'cooperation' sounds archaic. For everyday use, prefer 'together with', 'in cooperation with', or 'in partnership with'.
常見錯誤
concert — verb
- concertpresent simple I / you / we / they
- concerts3rd person singular
- concerting-ing form
- concertedpast simple
1. to develop a shared plan or strategy by talking with other people and reaching a
to develop a shared plan or strategy by talking with other people and reaching a joint decision.
Eri and Mathieu concerted a fundraising strategy for the new community centre.
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted a fundraising strategy'
The two departments concerted a joint response to the budget cuts.
Eric concerted with his business partners to design a new marketing plan.
School officials concerted a new safety policy after meeting with parents.
- coordinate
more common; focuses on organising activities so they work well together
- plan jointly
the plain-English equivalent; two-word verb that is widely understood
- devise together
emphasises creating something new through shared thinking
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (a plan / a strategy / an approach)
用法筆記
In modern English this verb sense is rare and very formal. 'Concert' as a verb is almost never used in everyday conversation. In most situations, replace it with 'plan together', 'work out', or 'coordinate'. The participial adjective 'concerted' (as in 'a concerted effort') is far more common.
常見錯誤
2. to settle a disagreement or finalise arrangements by discussing the details unti
to settle a disagreement or finalise arrangements by discussing the details until all sides agree.
Tuan and Isabela concerted their differences after a long mediation session.
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted their differences' (things that divide people)
The two families concerted the terms of the property sale through a lawyer.
Lawyers from both sides concerted the final settlement before the court date.
The neighbours concerted a schedule for sharing access to the driveway.
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (differences / terms / a settlement)
用法筆記
This sense is extremely rare in modern English. It appears mostly in legal or historical texts. The verb 'concert' in this meaning is interchangeable with 'settle', 'resolve', or 'negotiate' — those alternatives are far more natural for learners to use.
常見錯誤
3. to act or work in a coordinated, harmonious way with another person or group, so
to act or work in a coordinated, harmonious way with another person or group, so that everyone's efforts support one another.
The rescue crews concerted their efforts to reach the trapped hikers before dark.
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted their efforts' — a fixed collocation
Several government agencies concerted to improve public transport across the region.
The musicians concerted beautifully, producing a warm and balanced sound.
Eshe concerted with the volunteer group to distribute meals to elderly residents.
- coordinate
the natural modern substitute; implies organising activities so they align
- unite
emphasises coming together as a single force
- collaborate
focuses on working jointly, especially on creative or intellectual tasks
- conflict
when actions work against each other rather than together
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (efforts / actions)
concert with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is the rarest of the three verb senses. The intransitive use ('the singers concerted well') is almost entirely obsolete. Modern English overwhelmingly prefers 'work together', 'coordinate', or 'act in unison'. The adjective 'concerted' (a concerted effort) is the only living form of this root.