accord

US /əˈkɔ:rd/

UK /ə'kɔ:d/

B1

noun

  • An official agreement or treaty.
  • Agreement or harmony
  • An agreement or treaty between countries

other

  • (of a thing) be harmonious or consistent with.

other

  • Give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

verb

  • To be in harmony or agreement; consent
  • To give (someone) the respect due to them

Examples

an accord on environmental protection

They signed a trade accord with the Americans.