figure out /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt/
(phrasal verb) to think about somebody/something until you understand them/it
Example: By examining all of the errors, the technicians figured out how to fix the problem
(phrasal verb) to think about somebody/something until you understand them/it
Example: By examining all of the errors, the technicians figured out how to fix the problem
as needed /'æz'ni:did/
(adverb) In need
Example: The service contract states that repairs will be made on an as-needed basis
(adverb) In need
Example: The service contract states that repairs will be made on an as-needed basis
verbally /ˈvɜːrbəli/
(adverb) in spoken words and not in writing or actions
Example: The guarantee was made only verbally
(adverb) in spoken words and not in writing or actions
Example: The guarantee was made only verbally
Access to sth /ˈæksɛs/ /tuː/
(verb)
Example: You need to know the password to access to the program.
(verb)
Example: You need to know the password to access to the program.
Allocate sth /ˈæləʊkeɪt/
(verb)
Example: The manager allocates more resources to develop the project.
(verb)
Example: The manager allocates more resources to develop the project.
Compatible with sth /kəmˈpætəbl/ /wɪð/
(adjective)
Example: The new system may not be compatible with existing equipment.
(adjective)
Example: The new system may not be compatible with existing equipment.
Delete sth from sth /dɪˈliːt/
(verb)
Example: This command deletes files from the directory.
(verb)
Example: This command deletes files from the directory.
Display sth (to sb) /dɪsˈpleɪ/
(verb)
Example: A range of brands display their products in the exhibition.
(verb)
Example: A range of brands display their products in the exhibition.
Search for sth /sɜːʧ/ /fɔː/
(verb)
Example: We need to search for information related to that company before cooperating.
(verb)
Example: We need to search for information related to that company before cooperating.
Shut down sth /ʃʌt/ /daʊn/
(verb)
Example: For maintenance reasons, we need to shut down all servers.
(verb)
Example: For maintenance reasons, we need to shut down all servers.
At an affordable price /æt/ /ən/ /əˈfɔːdəbl/ /praɪs/
(adjective)
Example: We need to find a new house at an affordable price.
(adjective)
Example: We need to find a new house at an affordable price.
Be in charge of doing sth /biː/ /ɪn/ /ʧɑːʤ/ /ɒv/ /ˈdu(ː)ɪŋ/
(adjective)
Example: The treasurer is in charge of keeping money, not the accountant.
(adjective)
Example: The treasurer is in charge of keeping money, not the accountant.
A capacity of /ə/ /kəˈpæsɪti/ /ɒv/
(noun)
Example: The venue has a seating capacity of 500.
(noun)
Example: The venue has a seating capacity of 500.
Take the initiative in doing sth /teɪk/ /ði/ /ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv/ /ɪn/
(verb)
Example: The US takes the initiative in repairing the relations.
(verb)
Example: The US takes the initiative in repairing the relations.
Reduction in sth /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ /ɪn/
(noun)
Example: There has been some reduction in unemployment in recent years.
(noun)
Example: There has been some reduction in unemployment in recent years.
Stay on top of sth /steɪ/ /ɒn/ /tɒp/ /ɒv/
(verb)
Example: You must stay on top of the stock prices’ fluctuation in order to invest in the right ones.
(verb)
Example: You must stay on top of the stock prices’ fluctuation in order to invest in the right ones.
Stock sth /stɒk/
(verb)
Example: They stock a variety of equipment in the inventory.
(verb)
Example: They stock a variety of equipment in the inventory.
Appreciation of sth /əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒv/
(noun)
Example: The manager had an appreciation of our efforts.
(noun)
Example: The manager had an appreciation of our efforts.
Be made of sth /biː/ /meɪd/ /ɒv/
(adjective)
Example: The paper is made of wood.
(adjective)
Example: The paper is made of wood.
Bring in sb /brɪŋ/ /ɪn/
(verb)
Example: The company decided to bring in new marketing team.
(verb)
Example: The company decided to bring in new marketing team.
Code (of sth) /kəʊd/
(noun)
Example: The company has drawn up the new code of conduct.
(noun)
Example: The company has drawn up the new code of conduct.
Be out of sth /biː/ /aʊt/ /ɒv/
(adjective)
Example: The need for the new products is so high that we are about to be out of supplies.
(adjective)
Example: The need for the new products is so high that we are about to be out of supplies.
Reinforce sth /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
(verb)
Example: He gave more statistics to reinforce his opinion.
(verb)
Example: He gave more statistics to reinforce his opinion.
Be outdated /biː/ /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/
(adjective)
Example: This packaging needs to be changed because it became outdated.
(adjective)
Example: This packaging needs to be changed because it became outdated.
Facilitate sth /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
(verb)
Example: The internet facilitate connection among people.
(verb)
Example: The internet facilitate connection among people.
Social network /ˌsəʊʃl ˈnetwɜːrk/
(noun) a social media site or application through which users can communicate with each other by adding information, messages, images, etc.
Example: The young are getting used to social network more and more nowadays.
(noun) a social media site or application through which users can communicate with each other by adding information, messages, images, etc.
Example: The young are getting used to social network more and more nowadays.
Popularity with/ among sb /ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/ /wɪð// /əˈmʌŋ/
(noun)
Example: This brand of cookers has an extreme popularity among housewives
(noun)
Example: This brand of cookers has an extreme popularity among housewives