account · n
take into account sth
B2 to consider something when judging a situation
Dictionary examples:
I think you have to take into account the fact that he's a good deal younger than the rest of us. (49.6)
on account of sth
B2 because of something
Dictionary examples:
He doesn't eat any dairy products on account of the diet he is following. (41.4)
by all accounts
C1 as said by a lot of people
Dictionary examples:
The party was, by all accounts, a great success. (24.5)
account (BANK)
B1 an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to
Dictionary examples:
I tried to withdraw money from my account, but the ATM gave me cookies instead. (0.0)
My cat opened a bank account to save for a luxury scratching post. (0.0)
I put all my Monopoly money into my real bank account by mistake. (0.0)
I've opened an account at another bank. (24.3)
a checking/savings account (39.1)
I deposited the money in my account this morning. (42.1)
account (REPORT)
B2 a written or spoken description of something that has happened
Dictionary examples:
The documents provide a detailed account of the town's early history. (34.2)
She gave a thrilling account of her life in the jungle. (39.0)
take account of sth
B2 to consider something when judging a situation
Dictionary examples:
A good architect takes account of the building's surroundings. (37.4)