/prəˈvɪʒn/
pro·vi·sion
BrE /prəˈvɪʒn/
NAmE /prəˈvɪʒn/
[U, C, usually singular]
the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want; sth that is supplied
housing provision
The government is responsible for the provision of health care.
There is no provision for anyone to sit down here.
The provision of specialist teachers is being increased.
[U, C]
~ for sb/sth
preparations that you make for sth that might or will happen in the future
He had already made provisions for (= planned for the financial future of) his wife and children before the accident.
You should make provision for things going wrong.
provisions [pl.]
supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey
[C]
a condition or an arrangement in a legal document
Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs.
➡ see also provide
pro·vi·sion
BrE /prəˈvɪʒn/
NAmE /prəˈvɪʒn/
[often passive]
~ sb/sth (with sth)
(formal)
to supply sb/sth with enough of sth, especially food, to last for a particular period of time