We often hear that disk space is cheap and that we should not be too concerned if databases are growing at an excessive rate. Just buy more disks. [excessive = /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ much more than is reasonable or necessary]
concern
noun /kən'sɝn/
1
WORRY a feeling of worry about something important.
something that worries you.
a feeling of worry usually shared by many people.
something that causes people to worry.
a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people.
when you feel worried or nervous about something, or something that makes you feel worried.
a feeling of worry about something, especially one that a lot of people have about an important issue.
something that worries you.
Concern is worry about a situation.
A concern is a fact or situation that worries you.
The recent rise in crime is a matter of considerable public concern.
concern for
our concern for human rights.
concern about/over/with
the rise of concern about the environment.
the growing concern over inflation. [inflation = /ɪn'fleʃən/ noun, a continuing increase in prices, or the rate at which prices increase]
concern with worsening law and order[a state or situation in which people obey the law. legal control and authority. safe and peaceful conditions in society that result when people obey the law]
concern that
increased concern that the war could continue for a long time
be a cause for concern/cause concern
The activities of the far right have been a cause for concern for a while now.
In her last days the poet /'poət/ expressed concern for her father.
One of the concerns that people have is the side effects of treatment.
Education remains the electorate’s /ɪˈlɛktərɪt/ main concern.
the concerns expressed by parents.
They have expressed/voiced concern about the cost of the project.
There is much/great concern among voters about/over the economy. = The economy is a matter of much/great concern to/for many voters.
There is some concern that the economy might worsen.
I share your concern about these problems.
Their friend's health is a constant source/cause of concern.
There is no cause for concern. [=there is no reason to worry]
The governor needs to address voters' concerns about/over the economy.
They have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
The economy is one of our main concerns. [=the economy is one of the things that we are most worried/concerned about]
Their friend's health is a constant concern.
There is growing concern about violence on television.
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care.
Don't hesitate /'hɛzɪtet/ to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work.
She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.
The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment.
There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land.
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern.
Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing.
There's a lot of public concern about/over dangerous toxins recently found in food.
My concern is that you're not getting enough work done.
Many people expressed concern over moves to restore the death penalty /'pɛnəlti/.
There’s a lot of public concern about modern farming methods.
There is some concern that the country may slide into civil war. [slide = /slaɪd/ verb, to gradually become worse, or to begin to have a problem]
Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law.
Doctors said her condition was causing concern.
There is growing concern about the safety of mobile phones.
The issue of alcohol-related crime is becoming a matter of great concern.
Landfill sites raise some important environmental concerns.
The trip was cancelled because of concerns about safety.
Many doctors have raised concerns about the drug.
The changes have raised deep concerns in the local community.
Eighteen percent of people said unemployment was their main concern.
The European Community has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa.
The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease.
As the militants gather, there is concern that the protest might again run out of control. [militant = /'mɪlɪtənt/ adjective, noun, a militant organization or person is willing to use strong or violent action in order to achieve political or social change]
There is no cause for concern.
His concern was that people would know that he was responsible.
Unemployment was the electorate's main concern.
2
SOMETHING IMPORTANT something that is important to you or that involves you.
something that is regarded as important.
something that is important to a person, an organization, etc.
something that is important to you, or when something is important.
something that involves or affects you or is important to you.
something that you think is important.
if something is of concern to you, you think it is important and you feel worried about it.
Someone's concern with something is their feeling that it is important.
Someone's concerns are the things that they consider to be important.
If something is of concern to someone, they find it worrying and unsatisfactory.
If something is of concern to you, it is important to you.
His main concern is to be able to provide for his family.
concern for
The consumer has become a major concern for this government.
of concern to somebody
topics of concern to television viewers.
She articulated the major concerns of the administration. [articulate = /ɑr'tɪkjulet/ verb, 1). to express your ideas or feelings in words. 2). to pronounce what you are saying in a clear and careful way]
Our main/primary/principal(=most important) concern is to assure that these problems do not occur again.
What are your main concerns as a writer?
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.
His concern to appear sophisticated amused everyone.
The company's sole (only) concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
There's a matter of some concern that I have to discuss with you.
What were the major concerns of the writers from this period?
I don't want to hear about it - it's no concern of mine!
"What's happening?" "That's none of/not any of your concern."
be of concern [to be important]
The results of the election are of concern to us all.
My only concern is to find my daughter.
Our primary concern is to give our clients practical care.
It’s an issue of major concern to employers.
a story that illustrates how dangerous excessive concern with safety can be.
Feminism must address issues beyond the concerns of middle-class whites. [address = /ə'drɛs/ verb, 2). if you address a problem, you start trying to solve it]
Any injury to a child is a cause of great concern to us.
The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.
How they are paid should be of little concern to the bank as long as they are paid.
3
FEELING FOR SOMEBODY a feeling of wanting someone to be happy and healthy.
a feeling of being interested in and caring about a person or thing.
a desire to protect and help sb/sth.
parents' concern for their children.
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.
a feeling that you care about someone and want them to be happy and well.
Concern for someone is a feeling that you want them to be happy, safe, and well. If you do something out of concern for someone, you do it because you want them to be happy, safe, and well.
He was moved by her obvious concern. [move = /muv/ verb, to make someone feel strong emotions, especially of sadness or sympathy]
concern for
parents’ loving concern for their children.
His concern with/for the well-being of his family is obvious.I appreciate your concern, but there's really nothing you can do to help.
She has always shown genuine/deep concern for the poor.
She has always shown a genuine/deep concern for the poor.
He showed a complete lack of concern for the children’s welfare. [welfare = /'wɛl'fɛr/ noun, someone’s welfare is their health and happiness]
‘Are you alright?’ she said with genuine concern.
Without her care and concern, he had no chance at all.
He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons.
4
somebody’s concern
if something is your concern, you are responsible for it.
something that a person is responsible for or involved in. - usually singular
something that is your responsibility or that you have a right to know about.
if something is your concern, you are responsible for it and have to deal with it
if something is not your concern, you are not responsible for it and do not need to become involved in it.
If a situation or problem is your concern, it is something that you have a duty or responsibility to be involved with.
The money side of the business is your concern.
Paying for the tickets is your concern [=responsibility], not mine.
It's not our concern. = It's none of our concern. = It's no concern of ours. [=it's not our business; it doesn't involve/concern us]
This matter is their concern.
How much money I make is none of your concern.
His private life is no concern of ours.
If children are missing school then that is the parents’ concern.
The technical aspects were the concern of the Army.
I would be glad to get rid of them myself. But that is not our concern.
5
not somebody’s concern/none of somebody’s concern
if something is not your concern, you are not interested in it and you do not need to worry about it or become involved in it.
His affairs were none of her concern.
6
BUSINESS a business or company.SYN firm
You can refer to a company or business as a concern, usually when you are describing what type of company or business it is.
If a company is a going concern, it is actually doing business, rather than having stopped trading or not yet having started trading.
The restaurant is a family concern.
We will continue to run the company as a going concern(=a business that is financially successful).
a banking concern.
a going concern[=a successful business]
a major publishing concern.
a family concern
It started slowly, but the company is now a going concern (= doing business effectively).
a large concern employing 60 people.
If not a large concern, Queensbury Nursery was at least a successful one.
The receivers will always prefer to sell a business as a going concern.
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