Meaning & use
final set of demands
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
a last list of things that one side insists on before an agreement or action.
Grammar: Used as a noun phrase; often preceded by 'a' or 'the' and followed by 'from' or 'to'.
Patterns
- a final set of demands from someone
- issue a final set of demands
- reject a final set of demands
The union presented a final set of demands to management before the strike deadline.
After weeks of talks, the rebels issued a final set of demands.
The company rejected the final set of demands as unrealistic.
Common combinations
- issue a final set of demands
- The workers issued a final set of demands to the factory owners.
- reject a final set of demands
- The government rejected the final set of demands from the opposition.
- present a final set of demands
- The negotiators presented a final set of demands to the other side.
- a final set of demands from
- We received a final set of demands from the suppliers.
Synonyms and how they differ
- ultimatum
- An ultimatum is a single demand with a threat, while a final set of demands is a list of several demands.
- last demands
- Similar but less formal; 'final set of demands' is more common in news reports.
Commonly confused: final set of demands or final demand?
final set of demands vs final demand
A final demand is usually a last request for payment, not a list of negotiation points.
Practice
The workers decided to ______ a final set of demands to the management before going on strike.
Choose one answer.
'Issue' is the natural verb for formally presenting demands. 'Make' is too general and 'do' and 'take' do not collocate with 'demands' in this context.
Make it your own
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