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B2 · Everyday actions (1)
B2 · Acciones cotidianas (1)
involucrar, cautivar
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Nos involucró en una fascinante discusión sobre el derecho empresarial actual.
The engagement begins at 7:30
SinónimosinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainAntónimosdisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludefracaso
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
La misión terminó en fracaso cuando el cohete explotó poco después del lanzamiento.
SinónimosdeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyAntónimossuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentexponer
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
No quería exponer sus miedos e inseguridades a nadie.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
SinónimosrevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeAntónimoshideconcealcoverprotectshieldcontribuir
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Asegúrate de que tu jefe esté al tanto del trabajo que contribuiste al proyecto.
Sinónimosdonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inAntónimosdetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructmantener
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
He estado manteniendo una lista de los suministros de oficina que tienen mayor demanda
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
SinónimospreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueAntónimosneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignoremejorar, realzar, potenciar
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Una buena iluminación puede mejorar enormemente la calidad de las fotos de productos.
SinónimosimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeAntónimosdecreasediminishworsenreducedegradeadquirir, hacerse con
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
El museo adquirió un Van Gogh tras una intensa puja.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
SinónimosobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveAntónimosloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive upasegurar
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Por favor, asegúrese de que todas las luces estén apagadas.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Sinónimosguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyAntónimosdoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertainintentar, tratar de
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Intentaré responder a todas sus preguntas.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
SinónimostryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortAntónimosabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgoalterar
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Este incidente alteró todo el curso de los acontecimientos.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
SinónimoschangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryAntónimosmaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixpermitir
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
un nuevo programa para permitir que las personas mayores estudien en la universidad
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SinónimosauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitAntónimosdisablepreventhinderimpederestrictsurgir
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
Una tormenta surgió durante la noche.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Sinónimosemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurAntónimosdisappearendceasevanishdescendterminateadaptarse, acostumbrarse
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Le llevó unos meses adaptarse a la vida en la gran ciudad.
SinónimosadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeAntónimosremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovablederrumbarse, desplomarse
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Varios edificios antiguos se derrumbaron durante el terremoto de anoche.
Sinónimosfall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inAntónimosthrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishlanzar, poner en marcha
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
La empresa lanzará una nueva campaña publicitaria el mes que viene.
Sinónimosstartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentAntónimosendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationmedio
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
El teléfono es un medio de comunicación.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
SinónimosmethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumAntónimosendresultoutcomedistribuir
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
El dinero fue distribuido entre las escuelas de la zona.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
SinónimosallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateAntónimoscollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizemodificar
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
El software que utilizamos ha sido modificado para nosotros.
SinónimosalterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformAntónimosmaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavecreación
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
Fue el desarrollo de las granjas lo que condujo a la creación de las primeras grandes civilizaciones del mundo.
SinónimosgenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationAntónimosdestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
