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Collocation 2 Flashcards

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Achieve a goal

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successfully reach a target | “She worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.”

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Adopt a policy

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start using a policy | “The company adopted a new remote work policy.”

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Appear in court

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go to court to testify | “He appeared in court to defend himself.”

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Approve a plan

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give official agreement | “The board approved the plan unanimously.”

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Attract attention

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draw notice | “The colorful poster attracted a lot of attention.”

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Avoid conflict

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prevent disagreement | “She always tries to avoid conflict at work.”

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Bear responsibility

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accept accountability | “He bears responsibility for the team’s failure.”

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Boost morale

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increase enthusiasm | “The manager boosted morale by praising the team’s efforts.”

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Bring benefits

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provide advantages | “This policy will bring benefits to the community.”

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Build trust

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develop a strong relationship | “It’s important to build trust with your clients.”

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Carry weight

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have influence | “Her opinions carry a lot of weight in this organization.”

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Cause harm

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create damage | “Lying can cause harm to relationships.”

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13
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Change direction

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go a different way | “We decided to change direction and focus on education.”

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Close a deal

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finalize an agreement | “They closed the deal after several months of negotiation.”

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Commit a crime

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break the law | “He was arrested for committing a crime.”

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Conduct research

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carry out studies | “She conducted research on climate change.”

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Create opportunities

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make chances happen | “The new initiative will create opportunities for small businesses.”

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Cut costs

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reduce expenses | “We need to cut costs to stay profitable.”

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Deliver results

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achieve desired outcomes | “The team worked hard to deliver results on time.”

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Develop a strategy

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plan carefully | “We need to develop a strategy to address these issues.”

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Draw attention to

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highlight | “The report drew attention to the lack of funding.”

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Earn recognition

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gain acknowledgment | “He earned recognition for his outstanding work.”

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Enter into an agreement

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sign a deal | “The two companies entered into an agreement to share resources.”

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Establish contact

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initiate communication | “We established contact with the supplier last week.”

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Exert control

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apply power | “The company exerts control over its operations worldwide.”

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Expand horizons

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broaden perspectives | “Traveling can expand your horizons.”

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Express concerns

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voice worries | “She expressed concerns about the budget.”

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Face difficulties

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encounter challenges | “The team faced difficulties during the project.”

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Fall into a trap

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get caught in a bad situation | “He fell into the trap of overspending.”

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Follow procedures

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stick to guidelines | “It’s important to follow procedures for safety.”

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Form a habit

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develop a routine | “She formed a habit of reading every evening.”

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Gain insight

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understand better | “The survey helped us gain insight into customer preferences.”

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Generate income

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produce revenue | “The new app generates income for the company.”

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Get approval

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receive permission | “We need to get approval from the board before proceeding.”

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Give a guarantee

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promise | “The manufacturer gave a guarantee for the product.”

36
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Go bankrupt

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lose all money | “The company went bankrupt after the financial crisis.”

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Have a clue

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know or understand | “I don’t have a clue how to fix this.”

38
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Hold a grudge

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stay angry | “He held a grudge against her for years.”

39
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Improve performance

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do better | “We need to improve performance in the next quarter.”

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Increase awareness

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make people more aware | “The campaign aims to increase awareness about climate change.”

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Initiate action

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start something | “The government initiated action to improve education.”

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Join forces

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work together | “The two companies joined forces to tackle the market challenge.”

43
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Keep a secret

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not reveal something | “He promised to keep my secret.”

44
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Lead a team

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guide a group | “She leads a team of engineers on this project.”

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Learn a lesson

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gain wisdom from experience | “After the mistake

46
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Leave a mark

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have a lasting impact | “His speech left a mark on everyone in the room.”

47
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Lift restrictions

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remove limits | “The government decided to lift restrictions on travel.”

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Lose focus

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become distracted | “He lost focus during the long lecture.”

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Maintain balance

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keep things steady | “It’s crucial to maintain balance between work and life.”

50
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Make arrangements

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prepare | “We’ve made arrangements for the wedding.”

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Manage expectations

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ensure realistic outlooks | “It’s important to manage expectations during a project.”

52
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Meet criteria

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fulfill requirements | “Your proposal meets all the criteria for funding.”

53
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Miss a deadline

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fail to complete on time | “We cannot afford to miss another deadline.”

54
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Negotiate terms

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discuss conditions | “They are negotiating terms for the new contract.”

55
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Observe rules

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follow regulations | “Students are expected to observe the rules of the school.”

56
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Offer assistance

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help | “The staff offered assistance to all customers.”

57
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Overcome challenges

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succeed despite difficulties | “They overcame many challenges to finish the project.”

58
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Perform a task

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carry out work | “She performed the task efficiently.”

59
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Place an order

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request goods | “We placed an order for more supplies.”

60
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Play a role

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contribute | “Technology plays a role in modern education.”

61
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Postpone a decision

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delay choosing | “They postponed the decision until next week.”

62
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Present an argument

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explain a case | “He presented a strong argument during the debate.”

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Protect the environment

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care for nature | “It’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.”

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Raise awareness

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increase knowledge | “The event was organized to raise awareness about mental health.”

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Reach an agreement

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come to terms | “After hours of talks

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Reduce waste

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minimize unnecessary use | “We’re trying to reduce waste in the office.”

67
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Reject an offer

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refuse | “He rejected the offer because it was too low.”

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Run a campaign

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organize a drive | “The organization is running a campaign to promote recycling.”

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Seize an opportunity

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take a chance | “She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.”

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Set a goal

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decide on a target | “He set a goal to complete the project by June.”

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Show initiative

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act independently | “She showed initiative by taking charge of the project.”

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Solve a problem

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find a solution | “We need to solve this problem quickly.”

73
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Spread information

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share knowledge | “The internet helps to spread information widely.”

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Stand a chance

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have an opportunity | “We stand a good chance of winning this contract.”

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Strengthen a relationship

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make a bond stronger | “They worked to strengthen their relationship over time.”

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Submit a report

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hand in documentation | “She submitted the report to her manager.”

77
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Suffer a loss

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experience loss | “The company suffered a major loss last year.”

78
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Take action

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do something | “It’s time to take action to prevent further damage.”

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Take into account

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consider | “You need to take into account his experience.”

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Undergo training

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receive instruction | “New employees undergo training during their first week.”

81
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Upgrade skills

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improve abilities | “She attended workshops to upgrade her skills.”

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Value opinions

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respect viewpoints | “The manager values everyone’s opinions during meetings.”

83
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Waste time

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use time inefficiently | “Stop wasting time and focus on your work.”

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Work efficiently

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achieve results effectively | “The team worked efficiently to meet the deadline.”

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Write a report

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prepare documentation | “He wrote a detailed report on the project’s progress.”

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