concern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMorecontractor
US /ˈkɑnˌtræktɚ, kənˈtræk-/
UK /kənˈtræktə(r)/
- Noun
- Business doing work for an amount of money
A2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredigit
US /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
UK /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person's finger or toe
- Written symbol of the numbers from 0 to 9
B2Morediversify
US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/
UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or become more varied
- To change something and make it more varied
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreinsufficient
US /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not sufficient; not enough
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
move on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Morepin
US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone down so that they can't move
- To fasten things together using a sharp point
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
- Short for Personal Information Number
A2Morepound key
US
UK
- Noun
- The key on a telephone keypad marked with the symbol '#'.
- A symbol '#' used in computer programming and text.
A1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorestart over
US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/
UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin again.
A1Moretighten
US /ˈtaɪtn:/
UK /ˈtaɪtn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a rule, law or system tougher
- To stretch, pull until movement becomes difficult
A2More
Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- pound key: The key on a telephone keypad marked with the symbol '#'.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- start over: To begin again.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- staff: Employees of a company
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- main: Most important; most often used
- meeting: To provide something that is necessary
- digit: Person's finger or toe
- join: To bring something close to another, to become one
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- contractor: Business doing work for an amount of money
- tighten: To make a rule, law or system tougher
- insufficient: Not sufficient; not enough
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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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Han Lun Lai posted on 2015/07/09Ever had a meeting go hilariously wrong? This video dives into a chaotic conference call complete with "unmute fails" and unexpected "dog interrupts," perfect for practicing everyday workplace dialogue. You'll pick up useful phrases for office meetings and learn how to navigate those awkward tech glitches like a pro!
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