production

pro|duc|tion

W1S1 [prəˈdʌkʃən] n

1.) [U]

the process of making or growing things to be sold, especially in large quantities

→↑produce, product ↑product production of

▪ the production of consumer goods

food/oil/milk etc production

▪ agricultural production and distribution

production costs/facilities/processes etc

▪ high-tech production methods

be in production

(=being produced)

▪ By September, the new motors were in production.

go into/out of production

(=begin to be produced in large numbers, or stop being produced)

▪ The new model will go into production next year.

2.) [U]

the amount of goods that are made or grown

increase/rise/fall etc in production

▪ a drop in oil and gas production

production levels/targets etc

3.) [U]

when something is produced through a natural process

production of

▪ the skin's natural production of oil

4.) [U and C]

a play, film, broadcast etc that is produced for the public, or the process of producing it

▪ the new Shakespeare production at the Arts Theatre

▪ In 1992, Green moved into video production.

5.) on/upon (the) production of sth

formal when you show something

▪ Entrance is only permitted on production of a ticket.