Gipfel 
sự đồng ý tán thành hiệp định hợp đồng 
agreement 
family ☊ 
gia đình ☊ Family I do not want to face my family after I fail. ☊ Tôi không muốn đối mặt gia đình của tôi sau khi tôi thất bại. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Their family will need two bedrooms. ☊ Gia đình của họ sẽ cần hai phòng ngủ. ☊ Places My family is at the square. ☊ Gia đình của tôi đang ở quảng trường. ☊ Places My family went to France last year. ☊ Gia đình của tôi đã đi đến Pháp vào năm ngoái. ☊ Past They are members of a family. ☊ Họ là những thành viên của một gia đình. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Yesterday my family ate an early dinner. ☊ Hôm qua, gia đình của tôi đã ăn một bữa tối sớm. ☊ Adjectives 2 If the President does not resign, we will go on strike ☊ Nếu Tổng thống không từ chức, chúng tôi sẽ đình công. ☊ Politics go on strike ☊ đình công ☊ Politics The workers decide to go on strike. ☊ Những công nhân quyết định đình công. ☊ Politics My family supports this treatment. ☊ Gia đình của tôi ủng hộ sự điều trị này. ☊ Medical Family and school help a child to form personality. ☊ Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. ☊ Verbs 5 What is the foundation for a happy family? ☊ Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 my family Gia đình của tôi * 003 My family is here. Gia đình của tôi đang ở đây. * 003 The family is not small. Gia đình không phải nhỏ. * 004 The family is big. Gia đình lớn. * 004 like: đình → →
the scene of a united family ☊ cảnh gia đình ấm cúng ☊ a powerful family ☊ gia đình có thế lực ☊ atomic, nuclear family ☊ gia đình hạt nhân ☊ the family was not happy with that place ☊ gia đình không bằng lòng về hế hoạch đó ☊ middle-class family ☊ gia đình trung lưu ☊ nepotism ☊ gia đình trị ☊ that family has just became better off ☊ gia đình ấy cũng mới nỏi thôi ☊ light family responsibilities ☊ gánh gia đình nhẹ nhõm ☊ armistice agreement, truce agreement ☊ hiệp định đình chiến ☊ an aristocratic family ☊ một gia đình quý tộc ☊ 
entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ 
决定 ☊ juédìng gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 煎 ☊ jiān gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ 烧烤的 ☊ shāokǎo de gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ 煮熟的 ☊ zhǔshú de gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ 烤 ☊ kǎo de sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ 订婚 ☊ dìnghūn bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ 一定 ☊ yí dìng verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ 协商关于 ... ☊ xié shāng guān yú ..... feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ 确定 ☊ què dìng streiken ☊ Đình công ☊ 罢工 ☊ bà gōng zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ 分派, 分配 ☊ fēnpài, fēnpèi bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ 以 ... 为目的 ☊ yǐ ... wéi mùdí jemanden suspendieren ☊ đình chỉ ai đó ☊ 免去某人的职务 ☊ miǎnqù mǒurén de zhíwù stabilisieren ☊ làm vững, làm ổn định ☊ 使 ... 坚固 ☊ shǐ ... jiāngù undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ 未定义的 ☊ wèi dìngyì de eine Familie gründen ☊ lập gia đình ☊ 建立一个家庭 ☊ jiànlì yī gè jiātíng besiedeln ☊ định cư ☊ 定居在 ☊ dìngjū zài entscheiden ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ sich verloben ☊ đính hôn ☊ ☊ der Nagel ☊ cây đinh ☊ ☊ die Absicht ☊ ý định, mục tiêu ☊ ☊ der Berggipfel ☊ Đỉnh núi ☊ ☊ der Entschluss ☊ quyết định ☊ ☊ die Nelke ☊ hoa đinh hương ☊ ☊ die Radarkontrolle ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ ☊ verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ ☊ die Definition ☊ Định nghĩa ☊ ☊ feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ ☊ streiken ☊ Đình công ☊ ☊ der Beschluss ☊ quyết định, phán quyết ☊ ☊ zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ ☊ bezwecken ☊ có ý định ☊ ☊ jemanden suspendieren ☊ đình chỉ ai đó ☊ ☊ stabilisieren ☊ làm vững, làm ổn định ☊ ☊ der Anhang einer E-Mail ☊ dữ liệu đính kèm thư điện tử ☊ ☊ undefiniert ☊ không được định nghĩa, không được xác định ☊ ☊ der Schraubenzieher ☊ cái vặn vít, cái vặn đinh ốc ☊ ☊ die Gewürznelke ☊ đinh hương ☊ ☊ das Navigationsgerät ☊ máy định vị ☊ ☊ eine Familie gründen ☊ lập gia đình ☊ ☊ der Streit in der Familie ☊ vụ cãi vã trong gia đình ☊ ☊ besiedeln ☊ định cư ☊ ☊ der Waffenstillstand ☊ sự ngừng bắn, sự đình chiến ☊ ☊ Er entscheidet sich, ein wenig auszuruhen. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định nghỉ một lúc. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 52) Trang ist sehr hungrig. Sie entscheidet sich, ein Menü zu bestellen. ☊ Trang rất đói. Cô ấy quyết định gọi một suất ăn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 115) Er entscheidet sich, zu Hause einen Artikel über sein Sportzentrum zu schreiben. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định sẽ ở nhà đế viết một bài báo về trung tâm thể thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 127) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Sie entscheiden sich, zu Abend zu essen. ☊ Họ quyết định đi ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 276) Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358) Tri entscheidet sich, ein Praktikum im Sportzentrum zu machen. ☊ Tri quyết định thực tập tại trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 385) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Er hat seine Familie so lange nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu anh ấy không gặp lại gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 570) Tri vermisst seine Familie sehr. ☊ Tri rất nhớ gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 579) Nein, ich werde meine Familie über Weihnachten besuchen. ☊ Không, em về thăm gia đình vào Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 586) Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587) Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590) Wir sollten eins auf der Bergspitze finden. ☊ Chúng ta nên tìm một chỗ trên đỉnh núi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 609) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069) Wer kommt aus deiner Familie? ☊ Ai trong gia đình anh sẽ tới dự? ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1094) Dann ist die Familie ja vollständig! ☊ Vậy là cả gia đình đã đầy đủ! ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1104) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Die Übertragung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Đường truyền fax không ổn định. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1417) Sind Sie verheiratet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lập gia đình / kết hôn chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1522) Leider komme ich 30 Minuten später an als geplant. ☊ Rất xin lỗi tôi đến muộn hơn 30 phút so với dự định. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1562) Das Angebot gilt nur solange der Vorrat reicht. ☊ Chương trình khuyến mại với số lượng nhất định. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1573) Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich in diesem Fall entscheiden soll. Ist etwas Vergleichbares schon einmal vorgekommen? ☊ Tôi không biết nên quyết định thế nào trong trường hợp này. Đã có một trường hợp tương tự nào xảy ra chưa? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1618) Heute wird es darum gehen, die Strategie für das kommende Geschäftsjahr festzulegen. ☊ Trong buổi họp hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau ấn định chiến lược kinh doanh cho năm tới. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1647) Mir ist nicht klar, worauf du hinaus willst. ☊ Tôi không rõ anh / chị định nói điều gì. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1667) Ich möchte mich beruflich orientieren. ☊ Tôi muốn định hướng nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1736) Ich arbeite zielorientiert und verantwortungsbewusst. ☊ Tôi làm viêc có định hướng mục tiêu và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1818) Ich bin verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã lập gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1839) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) Zu meinen Stärken zähle ich, dass ich zuverlässig und ergebnisorientiert arbeite. ☊ Điểm mạnh của tôi là làm việc có trách nhiệm và có định hướng kết quả. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1936) Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945) Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989) Wir sind ein Familienunternehmen. ☊ Chúng tôi là một doanh nghiệp gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2016) Läuft die Beta-Version des neuen Programms mittlerweile stabil? ☊ Phiên bản Beta của chương trình mới chạy có ổn định không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2044) Wie würden Sie das entscheiden? ☊ Quý vị sẽ quyết định thế nào trong việc này? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2109) Das Projekt überschreitet die festgelegten Kosten. ☊ Dự án này vượt quá mức kinh phí dự định. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2234) Das sollten Sie unbedingt probieren! ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà nhất định phải ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2435) 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
an addition to the family (= another child) ☊ addition ☊
people of no fixed address (= with no permanent home) ☊ address ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
argue for/against sth/doing sth: They argued for the right to strike. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
She comes from a very artistic family. ☊ artistic ☊
ask about sb/sth: He asked about her family. ☊ ask ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice ☊ battle ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
She works in the family business. ☊ business ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: They decided to call the baby Mark. ☊ call ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. ☊ clean ☊
The bolt clicked into place. ☊ click ☊
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. ☊ climb ☊
We're a very close family. ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
He comes from a family of actors. ☊ come from sth ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
She was decidedly cool about the proposal. ☊ cool ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
Add two cloves of crushed garlic. ☊ crush ☊
There are no dark secrets in our family. ☊ dark ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
It's up to you to decide. ☊ decide ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
a definite offer of a job ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. ☊ discount ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
prescribed drugs ☊ drug ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
a determined/real/special effort ☊ effort ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
When did you get engaged? ☊ engaged ☊
an engaged couple ☊ engaged ☊
engaged to sb: She's engaged to Peter. ☊ engaged ☊
They are engaged to be married (= to each other). ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
She's old enough to decide for herself. ☊ enough ☊
It was typical family entertainment. ☊ entertainment ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
My family means everything to me. ☊ everything ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
the key/crucial/deciding factor ☊ factor ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
a family of four ☊ family ☊
families with young children ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
They have a large family. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
Do they plan to start a family (= have children)? ☊ family ☊
to bring up/raise a family ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
the Germanic family of languages ☊ family ☊
family life ☊ family ☊
your family background ☊ family ☊
family ties/connections ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
a family business ☊ family ☊
the family car ☊ family ☊
a family show ☊ family ☊
family entertainment ☊ family ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
They have a large family to feed. ☊ feed ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
Your first duty is to your family. ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
I've fixed the problem. ☊ fix ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
fixed prices ☊ fixed ☊
a fixed rate of interest ☊ fixed ☊
people living on fixed incomes ☊ fixed ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
The whole family has the flu. ☊ flu ☊
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. ☊ following ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
She inherited a share of the family fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
Her family founded the college in 1895. ☊ found ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
a childhood/family/lifelong friend ☊ friend ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
go doing sth: She's decided to go back to teaching. ☊ go back to sth ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
He comes from a good family. ☊ good ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
a Guide to Family Health ☊ guide ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. ☊ hate ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a stiletto heel ☊ heel ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
a family holiday ☊ holiday ☊
the family home ☊ home ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
a friendly, family-run hotel ☊ hotel ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
the head of the household ☊ household ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
I have a hungry family to feed. ☊ hungry ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. ☊ insert ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. ☊ intend ☊
the intended purpose ☊ intended ☊
the intended audience ☊ intended ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
I knocked the nail into the wall. ☊ knock ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ large ☊
the law of gravity ☊ law ☊
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. ☊ law ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
It didn't turn out like I intended. ☊ like ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
We were married for ten long years. ☊ long ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
low-income families ☊ low ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
a married man/woman ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
He never married. ☊ marry ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
a negative form/sentence ☊ negative ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
They decided to offer the job to Jo. ☊ offer ☊
offer sb sth: They decided to offer Jo the job. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. ☊ on ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
a mountain peak ☊ peak ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. ☊ peak ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
a family/domestic pet ☊ pet ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
We aim to help the poorest families. ☊ poor ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
The magazine was sued for printing a libellous article about her family. ☊ print ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
slow/steady/rapid/good progress ☊ progress ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
quit as sth: He has decided to quit as manager of the team. ☊ quit ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
a racing stable ☊ racing ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike). ☊ return ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
Things aren't right between her parents. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
the royal family ☊ royal ☊
the royal household ☊ royal ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
secret (from sb): He tried to keep it secret from his family. ☊ secret ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
The war separated many families. ☊ separate ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Good, that's settled, then. ☊ settle ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. ☊ silver ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
stable prices ☊ stable ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
five years of steady economic growth ☊ steady ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
a steady job/income ☊ steady ☊
They set off at a steady pace. ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
the train drivers' strike ☊ strike ☊
a strike by teachers ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
a substitute family ☊ substitute ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter ☊ supporter ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
She was the last surviving member of the family. ☊ survive ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body. ☊ task ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. ☊ threaten ☊
family ties ☊ tie ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. ☊ vote ☊
She's always wanted a large family. ☊ want ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
household/industrial waste ☊ waste ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
white middle-class families ☊ white ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
family/financial worries ☊ worry ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
They have a young family. ☊ young ☊