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B2 · Everyday actions (1)

B2 · Kegiatan sehari-hari (1)

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    engage(verb)

    /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

    melibatkan

    to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest

    He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law

    Dia melibatkan kami dalam diskusi yang menarik tentang hukum bisnis saat ini

    The engagement begins at 7:30

    Sinoniminvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretain
    Antonimdisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexclude
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    failure(noun)

    /ˈfeɪljər/

    kegagalan

    lack of success in doing or achieving something

    The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.

    Misi itu berakhir dengan kegagalan ketika roket meledak tak lama setelah peluncuran.

    Sinonimdeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacy
    Antonimsuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishment
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    expose(verb)

    /ɪkˈspəʊz/

    membongkar

    to show something that is usually hidden

    He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.

    Dia tidak ingin membongkar ketakutan dan rasa tidak amannya kepada siapa pun.

    Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices

    Sinonimrevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulge
    Antonimhideconcealcoverprotectshield
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    contribute(verb)

    /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

    berkontribusi

    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

    Pastikan atasan Anda menyadari pekerjaan yang Anda kontribusikan untuk proyek tersebut.

    Sinonimdonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch in
    Antonimdetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstruct
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    maintain(verb)

    /meɪnˈteɪn/

    memelihara

    to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

    I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand

    Saya telah memelihara daftar perlengkapan kantor yang paling diminati

    Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work

    Sinonimpreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinue
    Antonimneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignore
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    enhance(verb)

    /ɪnˈhæns/

    meningkatkan, memperbaiki

    to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something

    Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.

    Pencahayaan yang baik dapat sangat meningkatkan kualitas foto produk.

    Sinonimimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgrade
    Antonimdecreasediminishworsenreducedegrade
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    acquire(verb)

    /əˈkwaɪər/

    memperoleh, mendapatkan, membeli

    to obtain something by buying it or being given it

    The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding

    Museum itu memperoleh sebuah lukisan Van Gogh setelah lelang yang sengit.

    The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice

    Sinonimobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceive
    Antonimloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive up
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    ensure(verb)

    /ɪnˈʃʊr/

    memastikan

    to make sure that something happens or is definite

    Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.

    Harap pastikan semua lampu dimatikan.

    Victory ensured them a place in the final.

    Sinonimguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertify
    Antonimdoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertain
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    attempt(verb)

    /əˈtempt/

    berusaha, mencoba

    to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult

    I will attempt to answer all your questions.

    Saya akan berusaha menjawab semua pertanyaan Anda.

    The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.

    Sinonimtryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffort
    Antonimabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgo
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    alter(verb)

    /ˈɔːltər/

    mengubah

    to become different; to make somebody/something different

    This incident altered the whole course of events.

    Kejadian ini mengubah seluruh rangkaian peristiwa.

    He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.

    Sinonimchangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevary
    Antonimmaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefix
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    enable(verb)

    /ɪˈneɪbl/

    memungkinkan

    to make it possible for somebody/something to do something

    a new programme to enable older people to study at college

    sebuah program baru untuk memungkinkan orang tua belajar di perguruan tinggi

    The software enables you to create your own DVDs.

    Sinonimauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermit
    Antonimdisablepreventhinderimpederestrict
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    arise(verb)

    /əˈraɪz/

    muncul

    to happen; to start to exist

    A storm arose during the night.

    Badai muncul di malam hari.

    Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).

    Sinonimemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccur
    Antonimdisappearendceasevanishdescendterminate
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    grab(verb)

    /ɡræb/

    merebut

    to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly

    She grabbed the child's hand and ran.

    Dia merebut tangan anak itu dan berlari.

    Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone.

    Sinonimseizesnatchclutchgrasppluckcapture
    Antonimreleasedroplet gorelinquish
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    adapt(verb)

    /əˈdæpt/

    beradaptasi, menyesuaikan diri

    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.

    Dia butuh beberapa bulan untuk beradaptasi dengan kehidupan di kota besar.

    Sinonimadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshape
    Antonimremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovable
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    collapse(verb)

    /kəˈlæps/

    runtuh, ambruk

    to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart

    Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.

    Beberapa bangunan tua runtuh saat gempa bumi tadi malam.

    Sinonimfall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave in
    Antonimthrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourish
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    launch(verb)

    /lɔːntʃ/

    meluncurkan, memulai

    to start an activity, especially an organized one

    The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.

    Perusahaan itu akan meluncurkan kampanye iklan baru bulan depan.

    Sinonimstartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeployment
    Antonimendfinishcompletionconclusionhalttermination
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    means(noun)

    /miːnz/

    sarana

    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.

    Telepon adalah sarana komunikasi.

    We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.

    Sinonimmethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmedium
    Antonimendresultoutcome
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    distribute(verb)

    /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

    membagikan

    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.

    Uang itu dibagikan ke sekolah-sekolah di daerah itu.

    The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.

    Sinonimallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculate
    Antonimcollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralize
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    modify(verb)

    /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

    memodifikasi

    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.

    Perangkat lunak yang kami gunakan telah dimodifikasi untuk kami.

    Sinonimalterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransform
    Antonimmaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleave
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    creation(noun)

    /kriˈeɪʃn/

    penciptaan

    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.

    Perkembangan pertanian yang menyebabkan penciptaan peradaban besar pertama di dunia.

    Sinonimgenesisformationgenerationinventionorigination
    Antonimdestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
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    dig(verb)

    /dɪɡ/

    menggali

    to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine

    The dog loves to dig in the garden.

    Anjing itu suka menggali di kebun.

    Sinonimexcavateburrowtrench
    Antonimcoverburyfill