Collocation 2 Flashcards
Achieve a goal
successfully reach a target | “She worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.”
Adopt a policy
start using a policy | “The company adopted a new remote work policy.”
Appear in court
go to court to testify | “He appeared in court to defend himself.”
Approve a plan
give official agreement | “The board approved the plan unanimously.”
Attract attention
draw notice | “The colorful poster attracted a lot of attention.”
Avoid conflict
prevent disagreement | “She always tries to avoid conflict at work.”
Bear responsibility
accept accountability | “He bears responsibility for the team’s failure.”
Boost morale
increase enthusiasm | “The manager boosted morale by praising the team’s efforts.”
Bring benefits
provide advantages | “This policy will bring benefits to the community.”
Build trust
develop a strong relationship | “It’s important to build trust with your clients.”
Carry weight
have influence | “Her opinions carry a lot of weight in this organization.”
Cause harm
create damage | “Lying can cause harm to relationships.”
Change direction
go a different way | “We decided to change direction and focus on education.”
Close a deal
finalize an agreement | “They closed the deal after several months of negotiation.”
Commit a crime
break the law | “He was arrested for committing a crime.”
Conduct research
carry out studies | “She conducted research on climate change.”
Create opportunities
make chances happen | “The new initiative will create opportunities for small businesses.”
Cut costs
reduce expenses | “We need to cut costs to stay profitable.”
Deliver results
achieve desired outcomes | “The team worked hard to deliver results on time.”
Develop a strategy
plan carefully | “We need to develop a strategy to address these issues.”
Draw attention to
highlight | “The report drew attention to the lack of funding.”
Earn recognition
gain acknowledgment | “He earned recognition for his outstanding work.”
Enter into an agreement
sign a deal | “The two companies entered into an agreement to share resources.”
Establish contact
initiate communication | “We established contact with the supplier last week.”
Exert control
apply power | “The company exerts control over its operations worldwide.”
Expand horizons
broaden perspectives | “Traveling can expand your horizons.”
Express concerns
voice worries | “She expressed concerns about the budget.”
Face difficulties
encounter challenges | “The team faced difficulties during the project.”
Fall into a trap
get caught in a bad situation | “He fell into the trap of overspending.”
Follow procedures
stick to guidelines | “It’s important to follow procedures for safety.”
Form a habit
develop a routine | “She formed a habit of reading every evening.”
Gain insight
understand better | “The survey helped us gain insight into customer preferences.”
Generate income
produce revenue | “The new app generates income for the company.”
Get approval
receive permission | “We need to get approval from the board before proceeding.”
Give a guarantee
promise | “The manufacturer gave a guarantee for the product.”
Go bankrupt
lose all money | “The company went bankrupt after the financial crisis.”
Have a clue
know or understand | “I don’t have a clue how to fix this.”
Hold a grudge
stay angry | “He held a grudge against her for years.”
Improve performance
do better | “We need to improve performance in the next quarter.”
Increase awareness
make people more aware | “The campaign aims to increase awareness about climate change.”
Initiate action
start something | “The government initiated action to improve education.”
Join forces
work together | “The two companies joined forces to tackle the market challenge.”
Keep a secret
not reveal something | “He promised to keep my secret.”
Lead a team
guide a group | “She leads a team of engineers on this project.”
Learn a lesson
gain wisdom from experience | “After the mistake
Leave a mark
have a lasting impact | “His speech left a mark on everyone in the room.”
Lift restrictions
remove limits | “The government decided to lift restrictions on travel.”
Lose focus
become distracted | “He lost focus during the long lecture.”
Maintain balance
keep things steady | “It’s crucial to maintain balance between work and life.”
Make arrangements
prepare | “We’ve made arrangements for the wedding.”
Manage expectations
ensure realistic outlooks | “It’s important to manage expectations during a project.”
Meet criteria
fulfill requirements | “Your proposal meets all the criteria for funding.”
Miss a deadline
fail to complete on time | “We cannot afford to miss another deadline.”
Negotiate terms
discuss conditions | “They are negotiating terms for the new contract.”
Observe rules
follow regulations | “Students are expected to observe the rules of the school.”
Offer assistance
help | “The staff offered assistance to all customers.”
Overcome challenges
succeed despite difficulties | “They overcame many challenges to finish the project.”
Perform a task
carry out work | “She performed the task efficiently.”
Place an order
request goods | “We placed an order for more supplies.”
Play a role
contribute | “Technology plays a role in modern education.”
Postpone a decision
delay choosing | “They postponed the decision until next week.”
Present an argument
explain a case | “He presented a strong argument during the debate.”
Protect the environment
care for nature | “It’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.”
Raise awareness
increase knowledge | “The event was organized to raise awareness about mental health.”
Reach an agreement
come to terms | “After hours of talks
Reduce waste
minimize unnecessary use | “We’re trying to reduce waste in the office.”
Reject an offer
refuse | “He rejected the offer because it was too low.”
Run a campaign
organize a drive | “The organization is running a campaign to promote recycling.”
Seize an opportunity
take a chance | “She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.”
Set a goal
decide on a target | “He set a goal to complete the project by June.”
Show initiative
act independently | “She showed initiative by taking charge of the project.”
Solve a problem
find a solution | “We need to solve this problem quickly.”
Spread information
share knowledge | “The internet helps to spread information widely.”
Stand a chance
have an opportunity | “We stand a good chance of winning this contract.”
Strengthen a relationship
make a bond stronger | “They worked to strengthen their relationship over time.”
Submit a report
hand in documentation | “She submitted the report to her manager.”
Suffer a loss
experience loss | “The company suffered a major loss last year.”
Take action
do something | “It’s time to take action to prevent further damage.”
Take into account
consider | “You need to take into account his experience.”
Undergo training
receive instruction | “New employees undergo training during their first week.”
Upgrade skills
improve abilities | “She attended workshops to upgrade her skills.”
Value opinions
respect viewpoints | “The manager values everyone’s opinions during meetings.”
Waste time
use time inefficiently | “Stop wasting time and focus on your work.”
Work efficiently
achieve results effectively | “The team worked efficiently to meet the deadline.”
Write a report
prepare documentation | “He wrote a detailed report on the project’s progress.”
