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Have you wrapped up Jenny's present yet? start learning
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to cover or surround something in paper, cloth, or other material:
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wrap sth up (FINISH) informal All right, Chris, we're going to have to wrap it up there. start learning
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to complete something successfully or to finish doing something:
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be wrapped up in sth/sb [IGNORE OTHER THINGS] informal She's always been completely wrapped up in her children. start learning
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If you are wrapped up in someone or something, you are very interested in him, her, or it and ignore other people or things:
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wrap sb around your little finger (UK also wrap sb round your little finger) She could wrap her father around her little finger. start learning
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to persuade someone easily to do what you want them to do:
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wrap sb (up) in cotton wool You can't wrap (up) your children in cotton wool forever. start learning
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to try to protect someone too carefully:
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He's a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist where cooking is concerned - he doesn't allow any modern gadgets in the kitchen. start learning
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If someone is dyed-in-the-wool, or has dyed-in-the-wool opinions, they hold those opinions strongly and will not change them:
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pull the wool over sb's eyes start learning
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to deceive someone in order to prevent them from discovering something
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sumienie - the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible for:
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conscience-stricken - adj. start learning
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feeling very sorry for something that you have done wrong
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My country has been stricken by war for the past five years.; emergency aid for famine-stricken countries start learning
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dotknięty - suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant
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retaliate - verb - synonym - STRIKE BACK If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse. start learning
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zemścić się - to hurt someone or do something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you:
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strike down something [LAW IS ILLEGAL] The court struck down the law on the grounds that it was unconstitutional. start learning
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(of a court) to decide that a law or rule is illegal and should be ignored:
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strike gold [WIN A GOLD MEDAL] She is the favourite to strike gold in the 400 metres hurdles. start learning
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to win a gold medal in a sports competition:
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strike gold [MAKE LARGE PROFITS] start learning
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to make large profits or to become rich:
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She struck a match and lit another cigarette.; He bent and struck a match on the sole of his boot. start learning
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If you strike a match, you cause it to burn by rubbing it against a hard rough surface
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Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately. start learning
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to remove something officially from a document:
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The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake. start learning
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to discover a supply of oil, gas, or gold underground:
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strike verb (MAKE AN AGREEMENT) Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists? start learning
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to reach or make an agreement:
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She may be 67, but she can still strike a sexy pose. Bainbridge struck the pose of a fearless sea captain. start learning
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to move your body into a particular position:
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When was the first pound coin struck? A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war. start learning
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to make a metal disc-shaped object such as a coin with a machine that quickly presses a picture into a piece of metal:
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When the troops had exhausted food and firewood, they struck their tents and moved on. start learning
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to take down a tent or a number of tents:
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Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes. start learning
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a sudden and powerful hit or attack: a sudden, short military attack, especially one by aircraft or missiles:
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One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma. start learning
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a failure, mistake, or disadvantage:
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strike a balance (between sth and sth) We have recruited younger members to the board in an effort to strike a balance between popular appeal and innovative experimentation. start learning
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to find a way to satisfy two opposing demands or needs:
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podeszwa - the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel: verb - to put a new sole on a shoe
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one of a number of flat, round fish that are eaten as food:
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a piece of material inside a shoe on which your foot rests, or a piece of material that you put in a shoe to make it warmer or more comfortable
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strike out at someone/something [ATTACK OR CRITICIZE] She struck out at the royal family in her famous TV interview. start learning
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to violently attack or criticize someone or something:
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strike out on your own: She finally struck out on her own, setting up a news blog with a friend. Next year I’m hoping to strike out and find a job where I could make some money. start learning
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to begin a new career or activity, usually on your own:
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"How did you do at the auction?" "We really struck out – there wasn’t anything worth getting." start learning
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to try without success; fail:
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strike up something (START FRIENDSHIP) She struck up a relationship with an artist soon after she arrived in Paris. start learning
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to create or establish a relationship or conversation with someone:
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strike up (something) (START MUSIC) The band struck up a medley of Cole Porter tunes. start learning
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a medley of popular tunes The menu described the dessert as "a medley of exotic fruits". start learning
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a mixture of different things, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music:
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medley noun (SWIMMING COMPETITION) start learning
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a swimming competition in which each of four swimmers in a team uses a different method of swimming
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If you have a social conscience, you worry about people who are poor, ill, old, etc. and try to help them.
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someone kept in prison because their political, religious, or other beliefs are different from those of the government
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be/weigh on your conscience Yesterday I ignored an old woman who asked me for money in the street, and it's been on my conscience ever since. start learning
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Easy access to a skilled workforce weighed heavily with us when we chose a site for the new factory. start learning
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(of something such as a fact or an event) to have an influence or be important:
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Only when we have weighed all the factors involved can we decide when would be the best time to start. start learning
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to carefully consider, especially by comparing facts or possibilities, in order to make a decision:
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to lift the anchor (= a heavy metal object) of a ship from under the water so that it can move freely
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The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks. start learning
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to be greater or more important than something else:
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surplus - adj. [MORE THAN IS NEEDED] The world is now producing large food surpluses. start learning
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nadwyżka - (an amount that is) more than is needed:
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Fortunately the company's bank account is currently in surplus. start learning
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the amount of money you have left when you sell more than you buy, or spend less than you own:
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This year the budget will be in surplus. start learning
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used to describe a situation when a business or country has spent less money than it has received:
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clothes and equipment that are not needed by the army, and are made available for sale to the public
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The government has projected a budget surplus of £7 billion by April. start learning
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the amount of extra money available to a government because it has spent less money than it earned:
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the difference between the amount a worker is paid and the value the worker adds to the goods or services produced:
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a situation in which the value of goods a country exports (= sells to other countries) is greater than the value of goods it imports (= buys from other countries), or the size of this difference
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buyer's surplus (also consumer surplus) start learning
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the difference between the actual price of an item and the price that a buyer would be willing to pay:
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the difference between the lowest price that a seller would sell something for, and the price at which they really sell it:
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the amount of money by which a government's income is greater than the money it spends
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be surplus to requirements The company have said 3,000 managers are surplus to requirements. start learning
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if someone or something is surplus to requirements, they are not needed:
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There has been a surge in house prices recently. start learning
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a sudden and great increase:
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A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead. start learning
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a sudden and great movement forward:
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She felt a wave of resentment surging (up) inside her. start learning
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(of an emotion) to develop strongly and quickly:
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The crowd surged onto the field after the game ended. start learning
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(of a large group) to move suddenly forward:
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The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.; There’s been a resurgence of criticism of the president. start learning
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a new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea that had been forgotten for some time: a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again
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Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music. start learning
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a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again:
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We're staging a revival of a 1950s play.; a revival of Pinter’s 1960 play start learning
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A revival is also a performance of a play which has not been seen for a long time:
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a time when interest in religion starts again in a stronger way than before, or a meeting or series of meetings organized to encourage this to happen
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revival meeting [RELIGION] start learning
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a Christian religious meeting that is intended to make people enthusiastic about Christianity
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staging noun (PERFORMANCE) The production is a modern staging of the fairy tale "Cinderella". start learning
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the performance of a play or show:
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staging noun (ORGANIZING AN EVENT) The agreement provides for the staging of three concerts each year for three years. He loves the razzamatazz that surrounds the staging of the US Open. start learning
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the activity of organizing an event:
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a place where soldiers and equipment are brought together and prepared before military activity
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staging area [PEOPLE GATHER] Bangalore is a comfortable staging area for several South India tours. start learning
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a place where people gather before going somewhere or doing something:
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Hong Kong is often used as a staging post on flights from Melbourne to London. start learning
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a place where stops are regularly made on long journeys:
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razzmatazz (also razzamatazz) The new car was launched with great razzmatazz: champagne, food, free gifts, and dancers. start learning
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noisy and noticeable activity, intended to attract attention
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upsurge {INCREASE] - synonym - surge An upsurge of/in violence in the district has been linked to increased unemployment. start learning
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a sudden and usually large increase in something:
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upturn [ECONOMY]; opossite - downturn a sharp upturn in the economy start learning
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(especially in economics) an improvement or a change to a higher level or value:
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Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital. start learning
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to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:
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I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received. start learning
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to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion:
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If water overwhelms a place, it covers it suddenly and completely.
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overwhelm [TOO MUCH TO DEAL WITH] The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area. start learning
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to be too much to deal with:
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seize - verb [TAKE QUICKLY] He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd. fig. While she was distracted, I seized the opportunity to take a cookie. start learning
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to take something quickly and keep or hold it:
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seize - verb [TAKE USING FORCE] The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages. Political instability helped the army to seize power. Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station. start learning
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to take using sudden force:
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seize - verb [TAKE POSSESSION BY OFFICIALS] Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin.; seize assets/property start learning
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f the police or government seizes property or assets, they take possession of them because they are illegal, or because the owner owes money
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I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness. start learning
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If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly
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The government has threatened to seize any business that does not sell goods at the advertised price. start learning
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if the government or other official authority seizes a company, they stop it from trading because of illegal activity or debts
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seize - verb [TAKE ADVANTAGE] seize a challenge/opportunity A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won. By having a contract already prepared, you may be able to seize the initiative in negotiations. start learning
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to take advantage of something that is available
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seize - verb [TAKE CONTROL] seize control/power Disgruntled shareholders tried to oust the board and seize control of the company. In finance, telecoms, media, and technology, there is thought to be a rare opportunity to seize global market share. start learning
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to take control of something, especially when others are trying to stop you
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oust - verb [TO FORCE TO LEAVE] The president was ousted (from power) in a military coup in January 1987.; The school board voted to oust the school superintendent. start learning
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to force someone to leave a position of power, job, place, or competition:
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superintendent noun (PERSON IN CHARGE) She was appointed superintendent of schools in Tacoma, Washington. start learning
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a person who is in charge of work done and who manages the employees in a particular office, department, or area: someone in charge of a government department or official activity or process, who makes sure that rules and laws are obeyed - superintendent of sth assistant/associate/deputy superintendent a state/school/building superintendent
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superintendent noun (BUILDING MANAGER) (short form super) Ask the superintendent to check the boiler – we’re not getting any hot water. start learning
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a person in charge of keeping a building in good condition:
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superintendent noun [BRITISH POLICE OFFICER] start learning
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a British police officer of high rank
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The players were disgruntled with the umpire. start learning
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unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something
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umpire - noun, verb [GAMES] Starmers has been chosen to umpire the next cricket test match. start learning
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(in some sports) a person who controls a game and makes sure that the rules are followed Who’s going to umpire the game tonight?
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overrule - verb [DECISION] In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge.; The judge was constantly overruling the objections of the prosecution. start learning
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to make a decision that opposes and changes another decision or suggestion from a position of higher authority: to use greater authority to change a decision that has already been made - A federal appeals court in Washington has overruled the decision of the lower court.
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override - verb [NOT ACCEPT A DECISION] The legislature voted to override the presidential veto.; Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me. start learning
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to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision or order:
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override - verb [TO BE MORE IMPORTANT] The common good, he argued, overrode minority interests. start learning
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to be more important than something else
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override - noun, verb [CONTROL OF A MACHINE] The heating system has a manual override.; He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning. start learning
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a way of changing the control of a machine or system in special situations, especially from automatic to control by a person
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The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto. start learning
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in American politics, an occasion when an elected group of people refuses to accept a decision made by an elected leader:
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There is a $20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override. start learning
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to travel on public transport further than your ticket allows you to:
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The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones. start learning
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to take control over something, especially in order to change the way it operates:
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overriding commission (also override) You will earn a monthly overriding commission on the volume produced by this entire group. start learning
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a payment made to a manager based on the level of sales made by the employees who they manage:
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malfunction - noun [MACHINE] a computer/equipment/system(s) malfunction start learning
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a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally:
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seize on/upon something [BRING ATTENTION] Immigration issues have been seized on by conservative politicians. start learning
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to use or bring attention to something for your advantage: The story was seized on by the tabloid press, who printed it under huge headlines.
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seize up - informal [NOT WORK IN THE NORMAL WAY] The washing machine totally seized up on Thursday. The traffic had seized up for miles because of the roadworks. start learning
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to stop being able to move or work in the normal way:
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