possession
US: /pəˈzɛʃən/
UK: /pəzˈɛʃən/
UK: /pəzˈɛʃən/
English Vietnamese dictionary
possession /pə'zeʃn/
- danh từ
- quyền sở hữu; sự chiếm hữu
- to be in possession in of: có, có quyền sở hữu
- in the possession of somebody: thuộc quyền sở hữu của ai
- to take possession of: chiếm hữu, chiếm lấy
- vật sở hữu; tài sản, của cải
- my personal possession: của cải riêng của tôi
- thuộc địa
- French possession: thuộc địa Pháp
- quyền sở hữu; sự chiếm hữu
Advanced English dictionary
+ noun
having / owning
1 [U] (formal) the state of having or owning sth: The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. + The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. + The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. + On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. + You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed.
See also -
2 [C, usually pl.] something that you own or have with you at a particular time
Synonym: BELONGINGS
personal possessions + The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. + Please make cure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane.
in sport
3 [U] the state of having control of the ball: to win / get / lose possession of the ball + The home team had most of the possession in the first half.
law
4 [U] the state of having illegal drugs or weapons with you at a particular time: She was charged with possession.
country
5 [C] (formal) a country that is controlled or governed by another country: The former colonial possessions are now independent states.
by the devil
6 [U] the situation when sb's mind is believed to be controlled by the devil or by an evil spirit
Idioms see FIELD n.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 ownership, title, proprietorship, control, hold, tenure, keeping, care, custody, guardianship, protection:
The paintings are now in my possession.
2 holding, territory, province, dominion, colony, protectorate:
How long will the Falkland Islands remain a possession of the Crown?
3 possessions. belongings, property, effects, chattels, assets, worldly goods, things:
The prison clerk placed all my possessions in an envelope, explaining that they would be returned when I was released
4 take or gain possession of. seize, capture, take, conquer, occupy, acquire, win, possess oneself of, secure, obtain; repossess:
The raiding party gained possession of the port and surrounding area. The finance company has taken possession of my car.
Collocation dictionary
1 having/owning sth
ADJ.
exclusive
They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants.
| illegal, unlawful
They were charged with unlawful possession of firearms.
VERB + POSSESSION
gain, get, obtain | take
When do you take possession of your new house?
| retain
The team was struggling to retain possession of the ball.
POSSESSION + NOUN
order
The judge made a possession order against the tenant.
PREP.
in ~ of sth
Drivers must be in possession of a current driving licence.
| in your ~
They have in their possession some very valuable pictures.
PHRASES
in full possession of sth
Anyone in full possession of the facts would see that we are right.
2 sth that sb has/owns
ADJ.
family, personal, private | cherished, prized, proud, treasured, valuable, valued
The sports car was her proudest possession.
| material, worldly
He carried all his worldly possessions in an old suitcase.
| colonial, continental, overseas
the country's overseas possessions (= colonies).
VERB + POSSESSION
acquire | collect | sell | lose
Concise English dictionary
possessionspə'zeʃn
noun
+the act of having and controlling property
+anything owned or possessed
+being controlled by passion or the supernatural
+a mania restricted to one thing or idea
+a territory that is controlled by a ruling state
+the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
+(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
