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(verb) (formal) (not usually in
the progressive tenses) linking
verb to continue to be sth; to
be still in the same state or
condition
To remain verb (formal) (not
usually in the progressive
tenses) linking verb to
continue to be sth; to be still
in the same state or condition
(noun) (pl. -ies) [U] the state
of being safe and protected
from danger or harm
Safety: noun (pl. -ies) [U] the
state of being safe and
protected from danger or
harm
(noun): a person who
travels into a city to work
each day, usually from
quite far away
Commuter noun: a person
who travels into a city to
work each day, usually
from quite far away
[U] (often before another
noun) railways / railroads as a
means of transport:
Rail: [U] (often before another
noun) railways / railroads as a
means of transport:
to travel by rail. Rail
travel / services / fares. A rail
link / network
(noun, adjective): [U] polite
behaviour that shows respect
for other people SYN
politeness:
courtesy noun, adjective: [U]
polite behaviour that shows
respect for other people SYN
politeness:
Ex: I was treated with the
utmost courtesy by the staff.
(noun): a small electronic
device that you carry around
with you and that shows a
message or lets you know
when sb is trying to contact
you, for example by making a
sound
pager noun: a small electronic
device that you carry around
with you and that shows a
message or lets you know
when sb is trying to contact
you, for example by making a
sound
(verb, noun): (formal) to allow
sb to do sth or to allow sth to
happen:
To permit verb, noun:
(formal) to allow sb to do sth
or to allow sth to happen:
[C] a raised area, usually in a
theatre, etc. where actors,
dancers, etc. perform:
Stage: [C] a raised area,
usually in a theatre, etc. where
actors, dancers, etc. perform:
The audience threw flowers
onto the stage.
(adjective) [only before noun]
(especially NAmE): going to
happen soon:
upcoming adjective [only
before noun] (especially
NAmE): going to happen
soon: the upcoming
presidential election. A single
from the band’s upcoming
album
(noun) (pl. -ies) [C] : a large
area inside the entrance of a
public building where people
can meet and wait
SYN …?
lobby noun (pl. -ies) [C] : a
large area inside the entrance
of a public building where
people can meet and wait
SYN foyer:
Ex: a hotel lobby
(noun) : a short high sound
such as that made by a car
horn or by electronic
equipment
Beep noun : a short high
sound such as that made by a
car horn or by electronic
equipment
(adverb): used to state what
the result would be if sth did
not happen or if the situation
were different:
otherwise adverb: used to
state what the result would be
if sth did not happen or if the
situation were different: My
parents lent me the money.
Otherwise, I couldn’t have
afforded the trip.
to get on a ship, train, plane, bus,
etc.:
+ To board: to get on a ship, train,
plane, bus, etc.:
Ex1: The ship was boarded by
customs officials. [v] Passengers are
waiting to board.
Ex2: be boarding: when a plane or
ship is boarding, it is ready for
passengers to get on: Flight BA193
for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37.
a card that you show before
you get on a plane or boat
boarding card (BrE) (also
boarding pass NAmE, BrE)
(noun) a card that you show
before you get on a plane or
boat
(noun) : a person whose job is
to serve and take care of
passengers on an aircraft
flight attendant noun : a
person whose job is to serve
and take care of passengers on
an aircraft
a small bag or case that you
carry onto a plane with you:
Carry-on: a small bag or case
that you carry onto a plane
with you: Only one carry-on is

allowed.
Carry-on baggage
…sb (about / of sth): to help
sb remember sth, especially
sth important that they must
do
To remind sb (about / of sth):
to help sb remember sth,
especially sth important that
they must do
to think that sb/sth is
important
To value: (not used in the
progressive tenses) value
sb/sth (as sth) | To value sb/sth
(for sth) to think that sb/sth is
important: I really value him
as a friend.
to end a telephone
conversation by putting the
telephone receiver down or
switching the telephone off:
To hang up: to end a
telephone conversation by
putting the telephone receiver
down or switching the
telephone off: After I hung up
I remembered what I’d
wanted to say.
(also informal rep)
1. a person chosen to take the place
of sb else:
2. a person who works for a company
and travels around selling its
products:
Representative (also informal rep)
1. a person chosen to take the place
of sb else: He was the Queen’s
representative at the ceremony
2. a person who works for a company
and travels around selling its
products: a sales representative She’s
our representative in France
(adverb) : used to show
that sth is almost, but not
completely, accurate or
correct:
Approximately adverb :
used to show that sth is
almost, but not completely,
accurate or correct:
Ex: The journey took
approximately seven hours.
(noun) : a violent storm with
very strong winds, especially
in the western Atlantic Ocean:
hurricane noun : a violent
storm with very strong winds,
especially in the western
Atlantic Ocean:
hurricane-force winds.
Hurricane Betty is now
approaching the coast of
Florida.
(noun) : a thing or things that
are owned by sb; a possession
or possessions
property noun : a thing or
things that are owned by sb; a
possession or possessions
[U] the fact of having a place
to live or stay, considered as a
basic human need:
shelter [U] the fact of having a
place to live or stay,
considered as a basic human
need: Human beings need
food, clothing and shelter.
… (to sb/sth)|(of … ) : something
that is given to a person or an
organization such as a charity, in
order to help them; the act of
giving sth in this way:
donation (to sb/sth)|(of … ) :
something that is given to a
person or an organization such
as a charity, in order to help
them; the act of giving sth in this
way: to make a donation to
charity.
A generous / large / small
donation
(noun) : a person who has
been attacked, injured or
killed as the result of a crime,
a disease, an accident, etc.
victim noun : a person who
has been attacked, injured or
killed as the result of a crime,
a disease, an accident, etc.
to save sb/sth from a dangerous or
harmful situation
To rescue sb/sth (from sth/sb) to
save sb/sth from a dangerous or
harmful situation:
[vn] He rescued a child from
drowning. Noun: the act of saving
sb/sth from a dangerous or
difficult situation; the fact of
being saved: We had given up
hope of rescue.
(noun) [C+sing./pl. v.] : a group of
people who are chosen, usually by a
larger group, to make decisions or to
deal with a particular subject:
committee noun [C+sing./pl. v.] : a
group of people who are chosen,
usually by a larger group, to make
decisions or to deal with a particular
subject: She’s on the management
committee. The committee has / have
decided to close the restaurant. A
committee member / a member of the
committee. A committee meeting
the normal order and way in
which you regularly do things:
routine noun: the normal
order and way in which you
regularly do things:
to be grateful for sth that sb
has done; to welcome sth:
To appreciate to be grateful
for sth that sb has done; to
welcome sth: [vn] I’d
appreciate some help. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for coming. I
appreciate it.
willingness to be helpful and
do as you are asked:
cooperation willingness to be
helpful and do as you are
asked: We would be grateful
for your cooperation in
clearing the hall as quickly as
possible.
(noun): a subject or situation
that you must consider or deal
with SYN affair:
matter noun: a subject or
situation that you must
consider or deal with SYN
affair:
Ex: It’s a private matter. They
had important matters to
discuss.
elevator = lift
(noun) a bell or other device
that gives people warning of a
fire in a building
fire alarm (noun) a bell or
other device that gives people
warning of a fire in a building
… (to / of sth) a door, gate,
passage, etc. used for entering
a room, building or place:
entrance (to / of sth) a door,
gate, passage, etc. used for
entering a room, building or
place: the entrance to the
museum / the museum
entrance
(Adjective): not allowed by
the law:
illegal adjective : not allowed
by the law: illegal
immigrants / aliens. It’s illegal
to drive through a red light.
OPP legal.
Ilegally (adverb): an illegally
parked car
[usually passive] (especially
NAmE) to give sb an official
notice that orders them to pay
a fine because they have done
sth illegal while driving or
parking a car:
To ticket [usually passive]
(especially NAmE) to give sb
an official notice that orders
them to pay a fine because
they have done sth illegal
while driving or parking a
car: Park illegally, and you’re
likely to be ticketed.
(verb): to pull a car or boat
behind another vehicle,
using a rope or chain:
To tow verb : to pull a car or
boat behind another vehicle,
using a rope or chain: Our
car was towed away by the
police.
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