Das Buch Headway - Fortgeschritten - Einheit 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

abschalten

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

ausschalten, abschalten

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

explodieren, abfeuern

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

beliebt werden, ein Trend werden

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

beenden, vollenden

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

herbeiführen, verursachen

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

ausloggen

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

(sich) anziehen

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

sich auszahlen

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

weitermachen

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

sich hinziehen, lange dauern

to continue without stopping

fortfahren, weitermachen

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

anfeuern, unterstützen

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Träum weiter, Mach dir nichts vor

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

fortfahren, weitermachen

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

abblasen wegen Regen, verschieben wegen Regen

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

abnutzen, verblassen

to stop doing something

aufhören mit, verzichten auf

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

unterbrechen, abbrechen

to cancel what has been planned

abblasen, absagen

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

verabschieden, zum Abschied begleiten

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

weglaufen mit, davonlaufen mit

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

sich anschleichen, sich heimlich nähern

to be on the edge or border of something

grenzen, sich nähern

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

zurückweichen, sich zurückziehen

to cause to move forward

voranbringen, vorwärts bewegen

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

vertreiben, abschrecken

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

verschieben, aufschieben

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

mitmachen, teilnehmen

to use something as a basis for further development

aufbauen auf, sich stützen auf

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

grenzen an, nahe sein

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

absperren, abgrenzen

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

versiegeln, abschotten

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

hinzufügen, einfügen

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

abteilen, abgrenzen

having a large distance between one side and another

breit, weit

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

strahlend, leuchtend

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

Lächeln

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimasse, Verzerrung

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falsch, gefälscht

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

wortkarg, verschlossen

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Grinsen, Lächeln

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

schmunzeln, sneaky smile