activate
US /ˈæktəˌvet/
UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- To make something start working
B1Moreantenna
US /ænˈtɛnə/
UK /ænˈtenə/
- Noun
- Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
B2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMoreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Morebend
US /bɛnd/
UK /bend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become curved or no longer straight
- To move your body so that it is not straight up
- Noun
- When a road changes direction; turn
A2Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebulldozer
US /ˈbʊldoʊzə(r)/
UK /ˈbʊldəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large powerful tractor to flatten areas of ground
C2Morecatapult
US /ˈkætəˌpʌlt,-ˌpʊlt/
UK /'kætəpʌlt/
- Noun
- Weapon that projects rocks from an elastic strap
B2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Moredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1Moredig in
US /dɪɡ ɪn/
UK /diɡ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
B1Moredo the trick
US /du ði trɪk/
UK /du: ðə trik/
- Idiom
- To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
A1Moreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Moregarage
US /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/
UK /'ɡærɑ:ʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Place for keeping a car
- A place where vehicles are repaired.
- Uncountable Noun
- A style of rock music characterized by a raw, energetic sound, often associated with amateur bands practicing in garages.
A2Moreget stuck into
US /ɡɛt stʌk ˈɪntu/
UK /ɡet stʌk ˈɪntə/
- other
- To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm.
B2Moreglitter
US /ˈɡlɪtɚ/
UK /ˈglɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
B1Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehelicopter
US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- Transitive Verb
- To transport by helicopter
B1TOEICMorehose
US /hoʊz/
UK /həʊz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tube that carries a liquid
- Socks, stockings, pantyhose etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To wet or clean something with a hose
B1Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinto shape
US /ˈɪntu ˈʃeɪp/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈʃeɪp/
- other
- To improve physical fitness or condition.
B1Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMoreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Morelift up
US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lift ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
light up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelightbulb
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Electric bulb from which light comes
C2Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Moremagnet
US /'mæɡnət/
UK /ˈmægnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object that attracts or repels other metals
- Something popular and able to draw people
B1Moremagnetic
US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
UK /mægˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- Having great power to attract attention, interest
B2Moremop
US /mɑp/
UK /mɒp/
- Noun
- Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop
B2Morenope
US /noʊp/
UK /nəʊp/
- Noun
- A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- A situation or idea that one strongly rejects or wants to avoid.
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying 'no'
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a roll
US /ɑn e rol/
UK /ɔn ə rəul/
- Idiom
- Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- Having a continuous series of achievements or positive events.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon deck
US /ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔn dek/
- Adjective
- In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- Next in line; ready or available.
- Adverb
- Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
B2Moreon the case
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
- Taking responsibility for and dealing with a task or issue.
A1Morepatrol
US /pəˈtrol/
UK /pə'trəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or group who checks an area is safe
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To survey an area to maintain safety and order
B1Morepaw
US /pɔ/
UK /pɔ:/
- Countable Noun
- Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- Transitive Verb
- To touch inappropriately, in a sexual way
B1Morepickle
US /ˈpɪkəl/
UK /ˈpɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
B2Morepilot
US /ˈpaɪlət/
UK /'paɪlət/
- Transitive Verb
- To conduct a small practice experiment
- To fly a plane; to direct a ship
- Noun
- Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
A2Morepup
US /pʌp/
UK /pʌp/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Moreracket
US /ˈrækɪt/
UK /'rækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- Uncountable Noun
- Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
- Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
B2Moreremote
US /rɪˈmot/
UK /rɪ'məʊt/
- Adjective
- Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
- Noun
- Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
A2TOEICMorerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMoreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Moreride with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
rubble
US /ˈrʌbəl/
UK /ˈrʌbl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
B2Moreruff
US /rʌf/
UK /rʌf/
- Noun
- Frilled collar worn in the 16th century
- A Eurasian wading bird, the male of which has a prominent neck ruff in the breeding season
- Transitive Verb
- (in card games) to trump a card
B2Morescooter
US /ˈskutɚ/
UK /ˈsku:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
C1Moresignal
US /ˈsɪɡnəl/
UK /'sɪɡnəl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Evidence or an indication something will happen
- Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
A2Morespare
US /spɛr/
UK /speə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (money or time) available for
- To save from being hurt or punished
- Adjective
- Being extra or in reserve
A2Moresqueaky
US /ˈskwiki/
UK /ˈskwi:ki/
- Adjective
- Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
C1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestop by
US /stɑp baɪ/
UK /stɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moretest out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- To try something new to see if it is effective or works well.
A1Moretire
US /taɪr/
UK /ˈtaɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- Countable Noun
- Black rubber part of wheels on a vehicle
- The rubber rings around wheels on cars and trucks
B1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreupgrade
US /ˈʌpˌɡred/
UK /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something in terms of quality
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Updated or better version of something
- A new and improved version of a software or system.
B1TOEICMorevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morewinch
US /wɪntʃ/
UK /wɪntʃ/
- Noun
- Device using rope/chain to lift/pull heavy things
- Transitive Verb
- Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
C1Morewrench
US /rɛntʃ/
UK /rentʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Tool for holding/turning objects of varying sizes
- Transitive Verb
- To twist, turn, or pull suddenly and forcibly
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- get stuck into: To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- at least: As a minimum
- into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- garage: Place for keeping a car
- bend: To become curved or no longer straight
- magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fill: To make something full
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- part: Division of a book
- patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
- magnet: Metal object that attracts or repels other metals
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
- paw: Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- rubble: Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
- hose: Tube that carries a liquid
- wrench: Tool for holding/turning objects of varying sizes
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- catapult: Weapon that projects rocks from an elastic strap
- racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- mop: Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- pup: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- squeaky: Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
- lightbulb: Electric bulb from which light comes
- bulldozer: Large powerful tractor to flatten areas of ground
- ruff: Frilled collar worn in the 16th century
- winch: Device using rope/chain to lift/pull heavy things
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Rubble's Treads & More! - Rocky's Garage - PAW Patrol Compilation - Cartoons for Kids
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/26Get ready for some awesome upcycling action with Rocky in PAW Patrol's garage! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary related to tools and repairs, perfect for understanding how to fix things and work as a team. This compilation is a super fun way to boost your English with everyday situations and cool DIY gadgets!
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