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to admit
01
to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner
Transitive: to admit an action or mistake | to admit that | to admit to sth
Example
She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings.
The manager admits that there are challenges in the current project.
The employee has admitted to violating the company 's policies.
02
to let someone go into a specific area or location
Transitive: to admit sb somewhere
Example
They admitted a small group of fans into the stadium early.
Visitors are admitted to the museum until 5 p.m.
Only authorized personnel were admitted to the restricted area.
03
(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment
Transitive: to admit a patient
Example
The hospital admitted the patient immediately after they arrived in the emergency room.
The nurse admitted him to the pediatric unit where he could receive specialized care for his condition.
The doctor decided to admit him for observation overnight due to his persistent symptoms.
04
to accept someone into a group, school, or organization as a member
Transitive: to admit a member
Example
The society only admits a few new members each year.
The college admitted 500 new students this year.
She was admitted to the prestigious art academy.
05
to grant someone the right to take part in or to have the privileges and duties of a group or role
Ditransitive: to admit sb to do sth
Example
The sports league admitted the team to compete in the championship.
The fraternity admitted him to hold office after initiation.
The organization admitted him to exercise leadership duties.
06
to provide a way in or allow entry
Intransitive: to admit somewhere
Example
The tunnel admits to a large underground chamber.
The door admits into the grand lobby of the hotel.
The window admits into a quiet study room.
07
to have enough space or capacity to include or contain something
Transitive: to admit a number of people
Example
The auditorium admits a large audience for the concert.
The stadium admits thousands of fans during major events.
The conference hall admits up to 300 attendees comfortably.
08
to make room for or consider something as a possibility or option
Transitive: to admit a possibility or option
Example
The plan admits the possibility of delays due to weather.
The proposal admits potential adjustments if costs increase.
The agreement admits some flexibility in scheduling.
Example
She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings.
The manager admits that there are challenges in the current project.
The employee has admitted to violating the company's policies.
He often admits when he doesn't know the answer.
By this time, she has already admitted to breaking the vase.
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