ADJ

big, huge, large, large-scale, major, massive
mass, popular, public
mass demonstrations against cuts in the health service The president's decision provoked public demonstrations
street
spontaneous
peaceful
Thousands gathered for a peaceful demonstration
violent
hostile
protest
a protest demonstration against the war
student
opposition
anti-war, pro-democracy, etc.

VERB + DEMONSTRATION

hold, organize, stage
Taxi drivers staged a demonstration against the new law
go on, join, participate in, take part in
call off
The demonstration was called off at the last minute
break up, disperse
Police in riot gear dispersed the demonstration
ban, suppress
provoke, spark (off)
The minister does not wish to provoke further demonstrations

DEMONSTRATION + VERB

take place
call for sth
demonstrations calling for an end to sanctions
greet
The visiting president was greeted by hostile demonstrations

PREP

at a/the ~
police intervention at demonstrations
during a/the ~
Hundreds were arrested during demonstrations in the capital
~ against, ~ in protest at
demonstrations in protest at the arrests
~ in favour of, ~ in support of
student demonstrations in favour of a multi-party system

ADJ

physical, practical
physical demonstrations of affection
cookery, product, etc.

VERB + DEMONSTRATION

do, give sb
I'll give a quick demonstration of some knitting techniques
watch

ADJ

clear, convincing, dramatic, impressive, perfect, vivid
The strike was a dramatic demonstration of the power of the workforce