allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/
(verb) to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
Example: The office manager did not allocate enough money to purchase software
(verb) to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
Example: The office manager did not allocate enough money to purchase software
bar /bɑːr/
(noun) a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
Example: We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.
(noun) a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
Example: We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.
debate /dɪˈbeɪt/
(noun) a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
Example: The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated by scientists.
(noun) a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
Example: The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated by scientists.
stretch /stretʃ/
(verb) to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
Example: She stretched out her arm and back.
(verb) to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
Example: She stretched out her arm and back.
vary /ˈveri/
(verb) to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
Example: The boxes vary in size from small to large.
(verb) to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
Example: The boxes vary in size from small to large.
threat /θret/
(noun) a statement in which you tell somebody that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want
Example: She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign.
(noun) a statement in which you tell somebody that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want
Example: She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign.
bring about /brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
(phrasal verb) to make something happen
Example: Dieting and exercise will bring about weight loss
(phrasal verb) to make something happen
Example: Dieting and exercise will bring about weight loss
goof off /ɡuːf ɒf/
(phrasal verb) to spend your time doing nothing, especially when you should be working
Example: Some students were using their computers to goof off or visit unauthorized websites.
(phrasal verb) to spend your time doing nothing, especially when you should be working
Example: Some students were using their computers to goof off or visit unauthorized websites.
cereal /ˈsɪriəl/
(noun) one of various types of grass that produce grains that can be eaten or are used to make flour or bread. wheat , barley and rye are all cereals .
Example: She headed downstairs, and had a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
(noun) one of various types of grass that produce grains that can be eaten or are used to make flour or bread. wheat , barley and rye are all cereals .
Example: She headed downstairs, and had a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
make room for /meɪk rʊm fɔːr/
(phrase)
Example: I cleaned up everything to make room for new furniture.
(phrase)
Example: I cleaned up everything to make room for new furniture.
go into detail /ɡoʊ ˈɪn.tuː dɪˈteɪl/
(phrase)
Example: I'm going into detail in this issue.
(phrase)
Example: I'm going into detail in this issue.
off-duty /ˌɔːf ˈduːti/
(adjective) not at work
Example: an off-duty worker
(adjective) not at work
Example: an off-duty worker
skyrocket /ˈskaɪrɑːkɪt/
(verb) to rise quickly to a very high level
Example: The cost of housing has skyrocketed.
(verb) to rise quickly to a very high level
Example: The cost of housing has skyrocketed.
undermine /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
(verb) to make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
Example: This crisis has undermined his position.
(verb) to make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
Example: This crisis has undermined his position.
inconceivable /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl/
(adjective) impossible to imagine or believe
Example: It's inconceivable that we won.
(adjective) impossible to imagine or believe
Example: It's inconceivable that we won.
predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbl/
(adjective) if something is predictable , you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like
Example: I’m bored with the predictable ending of this Korean film .
(adjective) if something is predictable , you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like
Example: I’m bored with the predictable ending of this Korean film .
pave the way for /peɪv ðə weɪ fɔːr/
(phrase)
Example: The proposals will pave the way for a speedy resolution.
(phrase)
Example: The proposals will pave the way for a speedy resolution.
cashless /ˈkæʃləs/
(adjective) done or working without using cash
Example: the cashless society
(adjective) done or working without using cash
Example: the cashless society
keep seller on toes /kiːpˈsel.ɚ ɑːn toʊs/
(phrase)
Example: More competition keeps sellers on their toes.
(phrase)
Example: More competition keeps sellers on their toes.
watch out /wɑːtʃ aʊt/
(phrasal verb) used to warn somebody about something dangerous
Example: At the station, we often see the sign "Watch out for pickpockets".
(phrasal verb) used to warn somebody about something dangerous
Example: At the station, we often see the sign "Watch out for pickpockets".