lộng hành lạm dụng 
abuse 
Stop! ☊ 
dừng ☊ Verbs 2 He stops singing. ☊ Anh ấy dừng hát. ☊ Verbs 2 They stop producing computers. ☊ Họ dừng sản xuất máy tính. ☊ Verbs 2 They want to stop producing tobacco. ☊ Họ muốn dừng sản xuất thuốc lá. ☊ Verbs 2 The journalist stops writing. ☊ Nhà báo dừng viết. ☊ Jobs 1 The nurse waits until he stops singing. ☊ Người y tá đợi đến khi anh ấy dừng hát. ☊ Verbs 3 My elder sister stopped her diet after a week. ☊ Chị của tôi đã dừng chế độ ăn kiêng của cô ấy sau một tuần. ☊ Medical Please stop here. Bạn làm ơn dừng lại ở đây. * 040 When did you finish? Bạn đã dừng khi nào? * 088 Stop! Dừng / Ngừng lại! Bạn hãy dừng lại! * 092 like: dừng → →
zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ 
露营 ☊ lùyíng nehmen ☊ dùng ☊ 接受 ☊ jiēshòu aufbrauchen ☊ dùng hết ☊ 耗尽 ☊ hàojìn mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de praktisch ☊ ứng dụng ☊ 实用的 ☊ shí yòng de unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ 不实用的 ☊ bù shí yòng de verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de ausnutzen ☊ lợi dụng ☊ 利用 ☊ lì yòng dulden ☊ dung thứ ☊ 容忍 ☊ róng rěn tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ 宽容的 ☊ kuān róng de gebrauchen ☊ dùng ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ 二手的 ☊ èr shǒu de einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ 引入 ☊ yǐn rù aufhören ☊ chấm dứt, dừng ☊ 停止 ☊ tíng zhǐ konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ 建造 ☊ jiàn zào missbrauchen ☊ lạm dụng ☊ 滥用 ☊ lànyòng benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ 面向用户的, 对用户友好的 ☊ miànxiàng yònghù de, duì yònghù yǒuhǎo de extern ☊ bên ngoài, để dùng bên ngoài ☊ 外部的 ☊ wàibù de genügend ☊ đủ, đủ dùng ☊ 充足的 ☊ chōngzú de sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ 编造某事 ☊ biānzào mǒushì tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de die Haltestelle ☊ trạm dừng ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ ☊ das Porträt ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ nehmen ☊ dùng ☊ ☊ der Papiercontainer ☊ thùng dựng giấy ☊ ☊ aufbrauchen ☊ dùng hết ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ der Verbraucher ☊ người tiêu dùng ☊ ☊ das Verhütungsmittel ☊ dụng cụ tránh thai, thuốc tránh thai ☊ ☊ das Bauwerk ☊ công trình xây dựng ☊ ☊ der Kredit ☊ thẻ tín dụng, tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ (thẻ) tín dụng ☊ ☊ der Kreditrahmen ☊ khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ ☊ das Werkzeug ☊ dụng cụ, đồ nghề ☊ ☊ praktisch ☊ ứng dụng ☊ ☊ unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ ☊ die Verwendung ☊ cách sử dụng ☊ ☊ verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ das Mitleid ☊ khoan dung ☊ ☊ ausnutzen ☊ lợi dụng ☊ ☊ der Mut ☊ dũng cảm, anh dũng ☊ ☊ dulden ☊ dung thứ ☊ ☊ tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ ☊ das Werkzeug ☊ dụng cụ ☊ ☊ gebrauchen ☊ dùng ☊ ☊ gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ ☊ einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ ☊ aufhören ☊ chấm dứt, dừng ☊ ☊ der Nutzen ☊ sử dụng ☊ ☊ konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ ☊ die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ die Schreibwaren ☊ đồ dùng văn phòng ☊ ☊ missbrauchen ☊ lạm dụng ☊ ☊ die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊ der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊ das Angebot ☊ thông báo tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ der Benutzer ☊ người sử dụng ☊ ☊ die Anwendung ☊ sự ứng dụng ☊ ☊ benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ ☊ extern ☊ bên ngoài, để dùng bên ngoài ☊ ☊ die Lauge ☊ dung dịch kiềm ☊ ☊ der Bauingenieur ☊ kĩ sư xây dựng ☊ ☊ der Bauarbeiter ☊ thợ xây dựng ☊ ☊ die Auswirkung ☊ sự tác động, tác dụng, hiệu quả ☊ ☊ der Schneebesen ☊ dụng cụ đánh lòng trắng trứng ☊ ☊ genügend ☊ đủ, đủ dùng ☊ ☊ sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ ☊ das Bildnis ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ die Nebenwirkungen ☊ tác dụng phụ ☊ ☊ der Unbekannte ☊ người lạ, người dưng ☊ ☊ der Wiederaufbau ☊ sự xây dựng lại, sự kiến thiến lại ☊ ☊ tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ Hier, meine Kreditkarte. ☊ Đây lā thẻ tín dụng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 39) Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43) Hallo, was möchten Sie essen? ☊ Chào em, em muốn dùng gì? ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 113) Er sucht alle seine Sachen zusammen. ☊ Anh ta gom tất cả các đồ dùng của anh lại. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 293) Eine junge Frau hielt vor ihm an. ☊ Một người phụ nữ trẻ dừng xe trước anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 360) Wir müssen an einer Tankstelle anhalten, wir haben fast kein Benzin mehr. ☊ Chúng ta phải dừng lại ở một cây xăng, chúng ta gần hết xăng rồi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 378) Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399) Plötzlich hörten Sie jemanden, der nach Hilfe schrie. ☊ Bỗng dưng họ nghe tiếng người nào đó kêu cứu. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 420) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) Am Ticketschalter musst du sehr lange warten. Am besten benutzt du den Fahrscheinautomaten. ☊ Ở quầy bán vé anh phải đợi rất lâu. Tốt nhất là anh dùng máy bán vé tự động. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 532) Ich dachte nur, weil wir auch das Bad teilen. ☊ Anh chỉ nghĩ vậy thôi, vì chúng ta cũng dùng chung nhà tắm mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 600) Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635) Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ Hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 652) Sie ist geschickt im Umgang mit Werkzeug und praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Cô thành thạo với các dụng cụ và có tố chất ứng dụng. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 655) Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689) In der Zwischenzeit hat das Gift angefangen zu wirken. ☊ Trong lúc đó chất độc đã bắt đầu có tác dụng. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 751) Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965) Verbrauch: sechs Liter; Alter: sieben Jahre; ☊ Lượng tiêu thụ: sáu Lít; Tuổi dùng: Bảy năm; ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 988) Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Auf unserer Tagesordnung stehen heute vier wichtige Themen. ☊ Chương trình của buổi họp hôm nay bao gồm bốn nội dung quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1645) Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900) Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904) Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953) Ich möchte mich nach dem Stand des Bewerbungsverfahrens erkundigen. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về hiện trạng của quá trình tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1975) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Ich finde dieses Produkt gut. Ich benutze es selbst. ☊ Tôi thấy sản phẩm này tốt. Bản thân tôi cũng sử dụng nó. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2249) Dieses Gerät ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Chiếc máy này rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2261) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Das ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Nó rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2330) Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332) Darf ich das ausprobieren? ☊ Tôi có thể dùng thử được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2338) Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391) Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413) Was möchten Sie essen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà muốn dùng gì? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2431) Nehmen Sie ein Dessert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có muốn dùng món tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2443) 2818
Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. ☊ Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài. ☊ The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! ☊ act ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
alcohol abuse ☊ alcohol ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
We stopped and bought some bread. ☊ and ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university ☊ apply ☊
apply to do sth: He has applied to join the army. ☊ apply ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). ☊ before ☊
When will you begin recruiting? ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: Stop bothering me when I'm working. ☊ bother ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
Be brave! ☊ brave ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief pause/silence ☊ brief ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
Apply the paint with a fine brush. ☊ brush ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
Robins build nests almost anywhere. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ build sth up ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
the building of the school ☊ building ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
the building trade ☊ building ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
Stop trying to butter me up! ☊ butter sb up ☊
the play/stop/rewind button ☊ button ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
to pitch/make camp (= put up tents) ☊ camp ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
to construct a theory ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
He consulted the manual. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. ☊ content ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
a contents page ☊ content ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Could we stop by next week? ☊ could ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
You have a credit balance of £250. ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
built-in cupboards ☊ cupboard ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
domestic appliances ☊ domestic ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
The company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
The drug has some bad side effects. ☊ drug ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
the efficient use of energy ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
employ sb: How many people does the company employ? ☊ employ ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen ☊ equipment ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
We had to stop every few miles. ☊ every ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
We couldn't figure her out. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
to make/build a fire ☊ fire ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
He spends every evening glued to the TV. ☊ be glued to sth ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm good.' (= used as a general reply to a greeting) ☊ good ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
Try to adopt a greener lifestyle. ☊ green ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
The colour green has a restful effect. ☊ have ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
She burst out laughing—she couldn't help herself (= couldn't stop herself). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
Here the speaker paused to have a drink. ☊ here ☊
a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) ☊ hero ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
instruments of torture ☊ instrument ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
Stop it, you're hurting me! ☊ it ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
Stop kicking—it hurts! ☊ kick ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. ☊ labour ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' ☊ if you like ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
They were low on fuel. ☊ low ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measuring equipment/instruments ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
a man of medium height/build ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. ☊ nervous ☊
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) ☊ net ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
a new arrival/recruit ☊ new ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
I stopped and crossed over. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) ☊ paint ☊
paint sth/sb: to paint portraits ☊ paint ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
He hurried past them without stopping. ☊ past ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
a pointed instrument ☊ pointed ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
the possible side effects of the drug ☊ possible ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. ☊ pride ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
a building project ☊ project ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
pull sth: Stop pulling her hair! ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
We stopped for a well-earned rest. ☊ rest ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
In the south, the reverse applies. ☊ reverse ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
road accidents/safety/users ☊ road ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. ☊ schedule ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
a sensitive portrait ☊ sensitive ☊
sexually abused children ☊ sexually ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
a stop signal ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
to work on a building/construction site ☊ site ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
an alkaline solution ☊ solution ☊
saline solution ☊ solution ☊
We stopped for something to eat. ☊ something ☊
Suddenly he burst into song (= started to sing). ☊ song ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ☊ stick ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
Why has the engine stopped? ☊ stop ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. ☊ stop ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ stop ☊
The car stopped at the traffic lights. ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
We stopped for the night in Port Augusta. ☊ stop ☊
I get off at the next stop. ☊ stop ☊
Is this your stop? ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station stop. ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
She brought the car to a stop. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
the story of the building of the bridge ☊ story ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ☊ strength ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
Would you like tea or coffee? ☊ tea ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) ☊ temperature ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
to pitch (= put up) a tent ☊ tent ☊
a term of abuse ☊ term ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
garden tools ☊ tool ☊
power tools (= using electricity) ☊ tool ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
an unemployed builder ☊ unemployed ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
Let's wait until the rain stops. ☊ until ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
The poem uses simple language. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
You have to use the past tense. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
used cars ☊ used ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
a user manual ☊ user ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
He stopped for breakfast on the way. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊