give a demonstration

Meaning

This phrase means to show people how something works, typically a product, software, or process, by operating it in front of them. It is widely used in sales, product launches, and internal training sessions.

Examples

• The software engineer will give a demonstration of the new platform at 2 PM.

  The software engineer will give a demonstration of the new platform at 2 PM.

• Could you give a quick demonstration of how this security system works?

  Could you give a quick demonstration of how this security system works?

• Our sales team regularly gives demonstrations to potential clients to show the product's value.

  Our sales team regularly gives demonstrations to potential clients to show the product's value.

• She gave an excellent demonstration of the new machinery during the training session.

  She gave an excellent demonstration of the new machinery during the training session.

• Before you buy the equipment, we would like to give you a live demonstration.

  Before you buy the equipment, we would like to give you a live demonstration.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He made a demonstration of the new software.

  ✓ He gave a demonstration of the new software.

  In English, we do not 'make' a demonstration. The correct collocations are 'give a demonstration', 'do a demonstration', or 'provide a demonstration'.

• ✗ I will make you a demonstration.

  ✓ I will give you a demonstration.

  Native speakers use the verb 'give' or 'show' when presenting a demo to someone, never 'make'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The team is ready to ___ of our updated mobile app.

  💡 Show how the app works.

  Show answer

  give a demonstration

• Can you ___ on how to use the new office printer?

  💡 Verb starts with 'g'.

  Show answer

  give a demonstration