break in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1Morecollapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Moreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
out of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreplacement
US /ˈpleɪsmənt/
UK /ˈpleɪsmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of putting something in a place or position
B1Moreresponsibility
US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- A thing to be done because it is morally correct
A2Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoresee out
US /si aʊt/
UK /si: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
A1Morespecialize
US /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To focus on one area of a field or profession
- To change to fit your environment
A2TOEICMorespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestrictly
US /ˈstrɪktli/
UK /ˈstrɪktli/
- Adverb
- In compliance with the rules
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- placement: Act of putting something in a place or position
- job: Something that must be done
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- big: Popular
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- talk: Style of speaking
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- specialize: To focus on one area of a field or profession
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- fill: To make something full
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- call: A order or request for action
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- strictly: In compliance with the rules
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2012/12/22Ever wondered what it's like to dive into someone's dreams? This clip from 'Inception' throws you right into a mind-bending dream heist, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue. You'll pick up on how characters use everyday phrases in a high-stakes, dreamlike scenario!
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