Definition of general admission

general admissionnoun

vé vào cửa chung

/ˌdʒenrəl ədˈmɪʃn//ˌdʒenrəl ədˈmɪʃn/

The term "general admission" originated in the context of theatrical and cultural performances in the 19th century. Back then, theaters would reserve a portion of the seating for privileged patrons, such as royalty, high society, and wealthy businessmen. These individuals would pay exorbitant fees to secure front-row seats and special treatment. However, for those who did not fall into these categories, seats were sold at a lower price, but they were often located in the back rows of the theater or in the balconies. These seats were referred to as "general admission" to distinguish them from the premium seating. The idea behind this system was to ensure that the most affluent patrons were assured of an unobstructed view, while the less well-off could still attend the performance without breaking the bank. Over time, "general admission" came to be used in a broader sense, applying to any event, such as concerts, sporting events, and exhibitions, where all attendees are sold tickets at a standard price, with no preference given for seating or other perks.

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the right to use a seat that has not been kept for the use of a particular person at a sports event, etc.

quyền sử dụng một chỗ ngồi chưa được giữ lại cho một người cụ thể sử dụng tại một sự kiện thể thao, v.v.

Example:
  • a general-admission ticket

    một vé vào cửa chung

the usual amount of money that you pay to go to an event, concert, etc. as opposed to a reduced fee or one that allows special rights or advantages

số tiền thông thường mà bạn phải trả để đến một sự kiện, buổi hòa nhạc, v.v. trái ngược với mức phí giảm giá hoặc mức phí cho phép có các quyền hoặc lợi thế đặc biệt

Example:
  • General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

    Giá vé vào cửa chung là 10 đô la cho người lớn và 5 đô la cho trẻ em.

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