Actions & Processes

float A2

/floʊt/ To stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking. Meaning Off Sound Off

ambition A2

/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ Something you very much want to do or achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

indicate A2

/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ To be a sign of something; to show that something is true or exists. Meaning Off Sound Off

pursue A2

/pɚˈsu/ To work hard to achieve or get something you want. Meaning Off Sound Off

camping A2

/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ The activity of staying in a tent or similar place outdoors for a holiday. Meaning Off Sound Off

advertising A2

/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ The activity of creating and showing messages that persuade people to buy products or services. Meaning Off Sound Off

bloom A2

/bluːm/ To produce flowers; to open into flower. Meaning Off Sound Off

weigh A2

/weɪ/ To have a particular weight. Meaning Off Sound Off

encourage A2

/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ To give someone confidence, hope, or support Meaning Off Sound Off

photography A2

/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ The art and activity of taking photographs. Meaning Off Sound Off

divide A2

/dɪˈvaɪd/ To separate something into two or more parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

ski A2

/skiː/ to move over snow on skis Meaning Off Sound Off

adjust A2

/əˈd͡ʒʌst/ to make a small change to something to make it better or more suitable Meaning Off Sound Off

refer A2

/ɹɪˈfɝ/ To mention or talk about something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

bake A2

/beɪk/ To cook food using dry heat in an oven. Meaning Off Sound Off

satisfy A2

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ To please someone by giving them what they want or need. Meaning Off Sound Off

frighten A2

/ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ To make someone feel afraid or scared. Meaning Off Sound Off

organize A2

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ To arrange things in a neat, ordered way. Meaning Off Sound Off

robe A2

/roʊb/ clothe formally Meaning Off Sound Off

predict A2

/pɹɪˈdɪkt/ To say that something will happen in the future, based on knowledge or reasoning. Meaning Off Sound Off

boil A2

/bɔj(ᵻ)l/ (of a liquid) To become hot enough to bubble and turn into vapour. Meaning Off Sound Off

reflect A2

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/ To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface. Meaning Off Sound Off

pronounce A2

/prəˈnaʊns/ To make the sound of a word or letter. Meaning Off Sound Off

invent A2

/ɪnˈvɛnt/ To design or create something completely new for the first time. Meaning Off Sound Off

weep A2

/wiːp/ To cry, especially quietly and with deep feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

splash A2

/splæʃ/ To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily. Meaning Off Sound Off

context A2

/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it. Meaning Off Sound Off

sew A2

/ˈsoʊ̯/ To join or repair pieces of cloth using a needle and thread. Meaning Off Sound Off

confuse A2

/kənˈfjuːz/ To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something. Meaning Off Sound Off

dislike A2

/dɪsˈlaɪk/ To not like someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

architecture A2

/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ The art and practice of designing buildings. Meaning Off Sound Off

employ A2

/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ To pay someone to work for you Meaning Off Sound Off

skate A2

/skeɪt/ to move over ice or a hard surface wearing skates Meaning Off Sound Off

invade A2

/ɪnˈveɪd/ To enter a country or area with an army in order to take control of it. Meaning Off Sound Off

oppose A2

/əˈpoʊz/ To disagree with and try to prevent something. Meaning Off Sound Off

banking A2

/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ The business or activity of running a bank and managing money. Meaning Off Sound Off

annoy A2

/əˈnoɪ̯/ To make someone slightly angry or impatient, especially by doing something repeatedly. Meaning Off Sound Off

hiking A2

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ The activity of walking in the countryside for pleasure or exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off

criticize A2

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

sightseeing A2

/ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ The activity of visiting interesting places, especially as a tourist. Meaning Off Sound Off

injure A2

/ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ To hurt a person or animal physically. Meaning Off Sound Off

sweeten A2

/ˈswiːtən/ to make food or drink taste sweeter, usually by adding sugar or another sweetener Meaning Off Sound Off

brainstorm A2

/ˈbɹeɪnstɔɹm/ To think up many ideas quickly, often as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

consist A2

/kənˈsɪst/ To be made up of particular parts or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

terrify A2

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ To frighten someone very badly; to fill with terror. Meaning Off Sound Off

pollute A2

/pəˈluːt/ To make air, water, or land dirty and unsafe, especially with harmful substances. Meaning Off Sound Off

unbutton A2

/ʌnˈbʌtən/ to undo the buttons of a garment or other object so that it opens Meaning Off Sound Off

oversleep A2

/ˌoʊvərˈsliːp/ to sleep longer or later than intended Meaning Off Sound Off

relight A2

/ˌriːˈlaɪt/ to light or kindle something again Meaning Off Sound Off

bite off A2

to remove a piece of something by closing the teeth on it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

blow off A2

to become detached because of an explosion or another strong force Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

crowd out A2

to force something or someone out by occupying the available space Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

depend on A2

to rely on someone or something for support Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

fall off A2

to become detached and drop away from something Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

frighten away A2

to make someone or something leave because of fear Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

pick off A2

to remove something by pulling it away from a surface Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

pull off A2

to succeed in doing something difficult or unlikely Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

push aside A2

to move something out of the way by pressing against it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

sail through A2

to complete something successfully with little difficulty Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

send off A2

to dispatch a person, parcel, or message to a destination Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

separate out A2

to remove particular material from a mixture, especially by filtering Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

shake off A2

to get rid of an unwanted feeling or condition Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

succeed in A2

to achieve the intended result in an activity or situation Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off

tear away A2

to remove something by pulling or ripping it forcefully Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

tear off A2

to remove something by forceful pulling or ripping it from a larger object Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

tear up A2

to rip something into small pieces Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

throw off A2

to free oneself from an unwanted burden or controlling power Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

top off A2

to complete or conclude something with a final addition or action Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off