Definition of concern in English:

1Relate to; be about.

1. 1.1Be relevant or important to; affect or involve.
   ‘she was prying into that which did not concern her’
   ‘many thanks to all concerned’
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   • ‘It is so important for all concerned that we know what people do and do not want.’
   • ‘She said the PCT is committed to involving staff and patients in the review and that all concerned parties would be kept informed.’
   • ‘While no definitive solution to the impasse was reached there will be a further meeting of all concerned next week’
   • ‘Well put it this way, this is such uncharted territory for all concerned that none of the parties themselves really know.’
   • ‘To the amazement of all concerned Simon's leukaemia had grown through some of the heaviest drug treatment available.’
   • ‘In the end it's only a teaser. so I'm probably being really unfair to all concerned by nit-picking it to death.’
   • ‘In conclusion I believe that to make this trade safer for all concerned the profession should be legalized.’
   • ‘Unfortunately for all concerned the security of Woolston House was no longer our responsibility.’
   • ‘This is a wonderful achievement for the club and we would like to wish all concerned the very best of luck.’
   • ‘The Minister wishes all concerned every success in the future as they set about this task.’
   • ‘We wish all concerned the very best and let's hope there will be plenty of support from the area.’
   • ‘As well as being a most enjoyable day out for all concerned it also proved to be a very good fundraiser.’
   • ‘His involvement made the event memorable for all concerned.’
   • ‘Police and all concerned parties are working together to bring the culprit or culprits to justice.’
   • ‘All concerned countries will be sucked in, regardless of their subjective wishes.’
   • ‘All concerned proceeded with general indifference to the constitutional issues involved.’
   • ‘Except where it is dishonoured, its clearance involves a minimum of paperwork for all concerned.’
   • ‘Either the rules of the game apply to all concerned, or do not apply at all.’
   • ‘Hey, that is an important issue but it concerns the municipality.’
   • ‘They would not have been concerned with all of the things that Astra said concerned them.’
   Synonyms

   affect, be the business of, involve, be relevant to, apply to, pertain to, have a bearing on, bear on, impact on

   interested, involved, affected

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2. 1.2concern oneself withInterest or involve oneself in.
   ‘it is not necessary for us to concern ourselves with this point’
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   • ‘Some, such as chambers of commerce, concern themselves with narrowly defined interests.’
   • ‘There is every likelihood of there being something of interest to those who concern themselves with such things, and tourism might be enhanced.’
   • ‘CB has been personally involved with some of the campaigns his newspaper has concerned itself with.’
   • ‘No change to interest rates means no major drama to concern ourselves with.’
   • ‘The first concerns itself with how a person deals with others.’
   • ‘Correctly understood, psychological warfare does not treat home morale or concern itself with public relations involving friendly countries.’
   • ‘The title story, set on the coast a few hours’ drive from Lisbon, concerns itself with two families, one rich and one decidedly not.’
   • ‘The manager who attended the monthly meeting of the Town Council also told the councillors they were not to be concerning themselves with how the Inner Relief Street would be funded.’
   • ‘What we should mainly be concerning ourselves with, though, is the damage we are doing to marriage right now.’
   • ‘If so, it's likely to be an important message, and we ought to be concerning ourselves with how to decode it.’
   • ‘There is no point in my concerning myself with what he is or is not doing.’
   • ‘But to be honest, there's no point in me concerning myself with that.’
   • ‘In the meantime, I'll be concerning myself with more urgent things like surviving deadlines!’
   • ‘The hearing is concerning itself with two ‘test’ cases.’
   • ‘And which, he might have added, is pretty much what the paper spent the '90s concerning itself with.’
   • ‘Trying to patch together a tour teetering on the brink of disaster is what he should be concerning himself with.’
   • ‘This was easily done, since very few outside the asylum concerned themselves with what went on inside.’
   • ‘It's better not to over concern yourself with what could happen in the future because it can make you paranoid, thinking, ‘Oh my God, I'm not getting job offers today.’’
   • ‘What else is there to concern yourself with when it's your life they're playing pawn with?’
   • ‘Assuming those difficulties are overcome, married people must also concern themselves with how they are perceived by others.’
   Synonyms

   be associated with, concern oneself with, involve oneself in, involve oneself with, get involved in, get involved with, have something to do with, have dealings with, deal with, handle, be a party to

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3. 1.3be concerned informal Have a specific connection with or responsibility for.
   ‘those concerned in industry, academia, and government’
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   • ‘Mr Black accepted an undertaking which prevents him from being a director of a company, directly or indirectly, and being concerned in or taking part in the promotion, formation or management of a company for four years.’
   • ‘During 1998 and 1999 both respondents were concerned in the possession and supply of like products.’
   • ‘And the trainer did not forget his back up team at Rosewell House either, adding ‘Many people were concerned in last Tuesday's effort and my staff did a wonderful job with Media Puzzle.’’
   • ‘It was stated that two authorities were concerned in the matter and one would not accept the results of the tests carried out by the other as to the suitability of the water, where there were attested herds.’
   • ‘And of course later on I was concerned in appearing for the Department [of Corrective Services] in some prison riots where the prisoners had been badly bashed.’
   • ‘‘I think these are very, very serious issues as far as the reputation of Ireland is concerned in this matter,’ she told Today FM.’
   • ‘After the arrests, a Greater Manchester police spokesman confirmed: ‘Ten people have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.’’
   • ‘She pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of a controlled drug between September 1, 1999, and March 27, 2000.’
   • ‘They were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 on Wednesday on the suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, the police said. - AFP’
   • ‘The men, aged between 19 and 32, were seized in a series of raids across the country yesterday on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.’
   • ‘Today, we can reveal he is back in England, and will appear before Hull Crown Court next Friday, charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis, conspiracy to supply cannabis, and having an offensive weapon.’
   • ‘The four people arrested are currently being questioned on suspicion of being concerned in the production of ‘skunk’ cannabis, a controlled drug.’
   • ‘Two women were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the management of a brothel and a man, in his 30s, was arrested outside on suspicion of being in possession of a class A drug.’
   • ‘In total ten people, aged in their mid 20s to late 30s, were arrested for possession as well as suspicion of being concerned in drugs supply.’
   • ‘Plain clothed and uniformed officers carried out the raid after Burke was arrested outside the house for being concerned in the supply of drugs.’
   • ‘On June 10 both men were found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of being concerned in the production of cannabis.’
   • ‘Both pleaded guilty to being concerned in the organisation or management of unlicensed public entertainment.’
   • ‘These were two accusations of being concerned in the supply of drugs and two of permitting premises to be used for drug supplying.’
   • ‘Have you ever been concerned in the commission, preparation or organisation of genocide or crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in the course of armed conflict?’
   • ‘The evidence establishes beyond doubt that the appellant lacks those abilities and in that respect cannot be considered a fit person to be concerned in carrying on a residential care home.’
   Synonyms

   involve oneself in, interest oneself in, take an interest in, be interested in, be involved in, take a hand in, busy oneself with, occupy oneself with, devote one's time to, bother oneself with, notice, take notice of

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4. 1.4be concerned with/to do somethingRegard it as important to do something.
   ‘I was mainly concerned with making something that children could enjoy’
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   • ‘I think teenagers dare to be concerned with the most important issues and as they grow older they tend to get jaded.’
   • ‘Here, however, I shall not be concerned with these important nuances.’
   • ‘The first is charismatic leadership which is mainly concerned with carrying the hearts and minds of the people involved in the change.’
   • ‘It drives him to go for broke and do what he would have had no problem doing earlier before he had become concerned with more important things.’
   • ‘He was mainly interested in and concerned with his work, his family, and his church.’
   • ‘In their focus on Jesus they are basically concerned with how he relates to current world views and frameworks of understanding.’
   • ‘The House of Lords there was concerned with the provisions relating to restructuring of companies.’
   • ‘It is fundamentally ontological in nature; that is, it is ultimately concerned with the study of Being.’
   • ‘The ads described the research project as being concerned with factors related to marital life.’
   • ‘Leibniz was also concerned with a related idea, that of the algorithm.’
   • ‘Both Mahmood and Isiko were concerned with review of deportation decisions.’
   • ‘Much of it is concerned with telling the stories of the stories we tell each other.’
   • ‘Why am I more concerned with analysing and understanding human complexes and the way things are than simpler matters?’
   • ‘It is with the latter, more interesting contexts, I think, that we shall be concerned in what follows.’

2Make (someone) anxious or worried.

1mass noun Anxiety; worry.

1. 1.1count noun A cause of anxiety or worry.
   ‘environmental concerns’
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   • ‘Controversial plans to merge two primary schools were met with opposition as worried parents raised concerns over their children's safety.’
   • ‘This week Professor Hay will attend an inquest in Leeds into his wife's death at which he hopes to raise concerns about the safety of the drug.’
   • ‘Traffic troubles in front of the new Richmond High have raised safety concerns as well as irritated drivers.’
   • ‘Environmental and safety concerns have spurred opposition in some coastal communities.’
   • ‘The local concern group says it is not satisfied the environmental concerns were raised in reports.’
   • ‘Under the present rules mobile phone masts have been located in areas that have caused local, environmental and safety concerns.’
   • ‘Honda maintains a focus on the safety and environmental concerns now drawing attention worldwide.’
   • ‘Gravesend manager Andy Ford has no fresh injury concerns or suspensions to worry about.’
   • ‘If there is a prima facie case that raises serious concerns about patient safety, the student should be suspended until the matter is resolved.’
   • ‘The offence was certainly a serious one, and one that raises considerable concerns for the safety of the community.’
   • ‘While the traffic police defend the move as a necessity, traffic engineers raise safety concerns stating that it may damage the structure.’
   • ‘Herndon residents say the public loitering is driving down property values and raises safety concerns.’
   • ‘At a meeting of the council's planning committee last week, Kelsey and Eden Park councillor Peter Dean raised safety concerns.’
   • ‘It has no impact upon the serious traffic and road safety concerns raised by Transport for London, or any of the other planning considerations.’
   • ‘This policy was changed earlier this year, when a fire across the road from the school raised significant safety concerns.’
   • ‘He claimed there was less than half a mile between the end of the runway and houses at the Horsforth end and that an extension could raise safety concerns.’
   • ‘When environmental concerns were initially raised, early on, Government turned a deaf ear.’
   • ‘This incident raises fresh concerns over safety, and public access to the water's edge.’
   • ‘This is the main concern worrying the economic strategists of the Russian ruling elite.’
   • ‘Children are of course the major concern for those worried about the effects of violence in the media.’
   Synonyms

   affair, issue, matter, question, consideration

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2A matter of interest or importance to someone.

3A business.

4informal, dated A complicated or awkward object.