Βιβλίο Headway - Προχωρημένο - Ενότητα 3

to move to a higher place

ανυψώνω, ανεβαίνω

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

κάθομαι όρθιος, σηκώνομαι

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

στριφογυρίζω, καμπυλώνω

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

καταφρονώ, κυριαρχώ

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

ξαπλώνω, κοιμάμαι

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

αυξάνω, ενισχύω

to set money or resources aside for future use

αποταμιεύω, σώζω

to become faster

ταχύνομαι, επισπεύδω

to become silent or less noisy

σιωπήσουν, κατευνάσουν

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

μειώνω, περιορίζω

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

επιβραδύνω, καθυστερώ

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

εμπορεύομαι, διαπραγματεύομαι

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

ντύνομαι με formal ρούχα, ντύνομαι επίσημα

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

απλοποιώ, περιορίζω την πνευματική περιεχόμενο

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

ντυνόμενος πιο χαλαρά, φορώντας λιγότερο επίσημα

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

ιδρύω, συγκροτώ

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

ενθουσιάζω, προκαλώ ενθουσιασμό

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

εκκινώ, ανακτώ

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

παραιτούμαι, υποχωρώ

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

χαλάει, βλάβη

to make something stop working

κλείνω, απενεργοποιώ

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

ολοκληρώνω, τερματίζω

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

αγοράζω εξ ολοκλήρου, εξαγοράζω

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

χρησιμοποιώ μέχρι τέλος, εξαντλώ

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

διασαφηνίζω, καθορίζω

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

στεγάζομαι, εγκαθίσταμαι

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

ξεπερνώ (kseperno), αποδεικνύω (apodeiknyo)

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

μεγαλώνω, ενηλικιώνομαι

to no longer be asleep

ξυπνάω, ξυπνώ

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

καταναλώνω, εξαντλώ

to speak in a louder voice

υψώνω τη φωνή μου, μιλώ πιο δυνατά

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

φωτίζω, ανοίγω (μία περιοχή)

to become less angry, upset, or worried

ηρεμώ, κατευνάζω

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

παραιτούμαι, παραδίνομαι

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

κατεβάζω, ρίχνω

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

ευκατάστατος, καλά οικονομικά

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

κατάθλιψη, υφεση

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

πολυτελής, δεσποτικός

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

ευκατάστατος, πλούσιος

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

ανδρώνω, παίρνω θάρρος

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

κακομαθημένος, χα spoiled

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

τονίζω, υπογραμμίζω

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

πλούσιος, ευκατάστατος

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

δυσκολία, κακουχία

rich and financially successful

ευημερών, πλούσιος

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

ταπεινός, σεμνός

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

προϋπολογισμός, οικονομικός προϋπολογισμός

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

προσεκτικός, συντηρητικός

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time