Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sustain-a-concussion

Verb Phrase

/səˈsteɪn ə kənˈkʌʃən/

Definition

To experience or suffer from a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth.

Examples

The athlete sustained a concussion during the game when he fell and hit his head on the ground.
After sustaining a concussion, she experienced headaches and dizziness for weeks.

Meaning

Sustaining a concussion implies not only the occurrence of the injury but also the potential for lingering effects on an individual’s cognitive and physical abilities.