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on equal terms

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˌiːkwəl ˈtɝmz/ · UK /ɒn ˌiːkwəl ˈtɜːmz/

on equal terms means: With the same chances, advantages, and difficulties as someone else.

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FAIR CONDITIONSB2

With the same chances, advantages, and difficulties as someone else.

  • Both teams competed on equal terms.
  • The new rules let smaller businesses trade on equal terms.
  • Can local farmers compete on equal terms with large producers?

How to use it: on equal terms with someone (Small firms cannot compete on equal terms with huge companies.)

Similar words: on an equal footing, on a level playing field

Common phrases: compete on equal terms, negotiate on equal terms

EQUAL RESPECTC1

With everyone treated as equally important and deserving the same respect.

  • They treat each other on equal terms.
  • The two communities learned to live on equal terms.
  • She expects to deal with her colleagues on equal terms.

How to use it: on equal terms with someone (She wanted to work on equal terms with her male colleagues.)

Similar words: as equals

Common phrases: live on equal terms, meet on equal terms

Questions about on equal terms

What does on equal terms mean?

With the same chances, advantages, and difficulties as someone else.

What is on equal terms in other languages?

Türkçe: eşit koşullarda · Español: en igualdad de condiciones · Français: à armes égales · Deutsch: unter gleichen Bedingungen · Italiano: a parità di condizioni · 日本語: 同じ条件で

How do you pronounce on equal terms?

In American English /ɑn ˌiːkwəl ˈtɝmz/; in British English /ɒn ˌiːkwəl ˈtɜːmz/.

How do you use on equal terms in a sentence?

Both teams competed on equal terms. The new rules let smaller businesses trade on equal terms.

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