accommodate

S2 W2

BrE /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ AmE /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

verb en → es

past accommodated pp accommodated ing accommodating

1 HOST/GUEST [transitive] B1

to provide a place for someone to stay, especially in a hotel or other building

alojar, hospedar

  • accommodate somebody

Collocations accommodate guests · accommodate a conference

  • The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

    El hotel puede alojar hasta 500 huéspedes.

2 ADJUST/CHANGE [transitive] B1

to change something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose or situation

ajustar, adaptar

  • accommodate for sth

Collocations accommodate for different needs · accommodate a change in plans

  • The building was designed to accommodate disabled people.

    El edificio fue diseñado para adaptarse a las necesidades de personas con discapacidad.

3 FIT/ROOM [transitive] B2

to fit into or have enough space for something

ajustar, caber

  • accommodate sth

Collocations accommodate a large number of people · accommodate a lot of furniture

  • The room accommodates ten people comfortably.

    La habitación puede albergar cómodamente a diez personas.

4 ACCEPT [transitive] B2

to accept or allow someone to join an organization, team, etc., even if they do not fully meet the requirements

aceptar, admitir

  • accommodate somebody

Collocations accommodate a student · accommodate an employee

  • The university will accommodate students who do not have the required grades.

    La universidad aceptará estudiantes que no cumplan con las calificaciones requeridas.

5 CONCEDE [transitive] C1

to allow someone to do something, especially when you are not happy about it but feel that you have no choice

conceder, permitir

  • accommodate sb in doing sth

Collocations accommodate a request · accommodate an objection

  • The manager had to accommodate the employee's request for time off.

    El gerente tuvo que conceder la solicitud del empleado de tiempo libre.