4. CAMBIOS Y DESARROLLOS Flashcards
TAKE UP
Empezar a practicar un hobbie
Ex: I decided to take up yoga to improve my health
TAKE ON
Asumir responsabilidades
Ex: She decided to take on a new project at work
BREAK OUT
Estallar, iniciarse una guerra
Ex: a fire broke out in the building last night
PHASE OUT
Eliminar gradualmente
Ex: The company plans to phase out the old technology over the next months
GIVE RISE TO
Dar lugar a
Ex: The new lax has given a rise to many debates and protests
PUT OFF
Posponer
Ex: they decided to put off the meeting until next week
TURN OUT
Terminar siendo algo
Ex: I turned out that the test was easier than I expected
BRING ABOUT
Provocar o causar un cambio
Ex: the new law will bring about significant changes in the education system
TAKE OFF
Despegar o volver ese exitoso
Ex: the airplane will take off in five minutes
SETTLE DOWN
Establecerse en un lugar o adoptar una vida tranquila
Ex: after years of traveling they decided to settle down in a small town
STAND OUT
Destacar o sobresalir
Her bright red dress made her stand out at the party
LOOK DOWN ON
Despreciar a alguien
Ex: he tends to look down on people who don’t share his opinions
FALL BEHIND
Quedarse atrás en términos de progreso
Ex: the company fell behind its competitors after failing to innovate
