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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Verbos compuestos concretos

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos compuestos concretos en inglés, como "reel in", "do without", "parcel out", etc., que te ayudarán a dominar tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to boot up
[Verbo]

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

iniciar, arrancar

iniciar, arrancar

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will died out due to climate change .

to create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier

romper, atravesar

romper, atravesar

Ex: broke through the border despite patrols .
to reel in
[Verbo]

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

recoger, atracar

recoger, atracar

Ex: The crane operator reeled the cable in to lift the heavy load.
to set up
[Verbo]

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

preparar, organizar

preparar, organizar

Ex: She set the table up with elegant dinnerware for the special occasion.
to set out
[Verbo]

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

empezar, proponerse

empezar, proponerse

Ex: Our team set out on a quest to explore innovative solutions to common problems.
to bob up
[Verbo]

to appear or come into view, often unexpectedly

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: Unexpected opportunities bob up when you least expect them .

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

llamar

llamar

Ex: The manager called the staff out to address the urgent situation.
to prop up
[Verbo]

to keep something in position using a structure or an object

sostener, apoyar

sostener, apoyar

Ex: He propped the ladder up against the wall.

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocar

provocar

Ex: Lack of proper preparation bring on unexpected challenges during a project .

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

escaparse, fugarse

escaparse, fugarse

Ex: The infamous criminal plotted for years break out.

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

diversificarse, expandirse

diversificarse, expandirse

Ex: The company wants branch out into international markets .
to pass on
[Verbo]

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

transmitir, legar

transmitir, legar

Ex: She passed the family recipes on to her daughter to ensure they wouldn't be forgotten.

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

agotarse

agotarse

Ex: The underground sold out, transforming an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant celebration .
to run out
[Verbo]

(of a supply) to be completely used up

quedarse sin

quedarse sin

Ex: The battery in my remote control ran out, and now I can’t change the channel.

to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely

quitarse, desnudarse

quitarse, desnudarse

Ex: stripped off the wrapping paper to reveal the gift inside .
to drop by
[Verbo]

to visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement

pasar

pasar

Ex: Friends drop by unexpectedly , turning an ordinary day into a pleasant visit .

to produce something quickly and in large quantities, often with a focus on quantity over quality

producir en masa, fabricar rápidamente

producir en masa, fabricar rápidamente

Ex: The churns out bestsellers at an impressive rate .

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

Ex: He cando without a secretary to manage his schedule and appointments .

to start something by turning a handle or lever

hacer girar, arrancar

hacer girar, arrancar

Ex: The cranked up the tractor to start the day 's work .

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interrumpir, suspender

interrumpir, suspender

Ex: broke off the conversation when he realized it was too late .

to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise

retroceder, echarse atrás

retroceder, echarse atrás

Ex: The cat drew back when it encountered an unfamiliar noise in the bushes .

to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms

matar, eliminar

matar, eliminar

Ex: Hunting and poaching have killed off numerous animal populations .

to clean or remove something by flushing it with water or another liquid

enjuagar, lavar con agua

enjuagar, lavar con agua

Ex: Before recycling the cans , make sure rinse out any remaining liquid or residue .
to whip up
[Verbo]

to make food very quickly

preparar, improvisar

preparar, improvisar

Ex: Letwhip up a quick and easy breakfast before we leave .

to dominate or push aside something or someone by taking up all the available space, time, or attention

ahogar, desplazar

ahogar, desplazar

Ex: Social media notifications crowd out productivity during work hours .

to gradually decrease in number, amount, or intensity over time

disminuir gradualmente, reducirse poco a poco

disminuir gradualmente, reducirse poco a poco

Ex: Interest in the trend was continuously tapering off as newer styles emerged.

to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it

inflar, esponjar

inflar, esponjar

Ex: Before the photo shoot , she took a moment plump up her hair .

to distribute or divide something into smaller parts or portions for sharing

repartir, distribuir

repartir, distribuir

Ex: It 's important parcel out your time effectively when studying for exams .

(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

dividirse, desviarse

dividirse, desviarse

Ex: The highway branches off near the mountain range, leading to picturesque routes.
to look on
[Verbo]

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

mirar

mirar

Ex: The soldiers looked upon in horror as the battle raged before them.

to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation

ahuyentar, repeler

ahuyentar, repeler

Ex: The villagers set up a perimeter of fire ward off wild animals during the night .

to gradually move away or become distant, often in terms of physical distance or emotional detachment

alejarse, desvincularse

alejarse, desvincularse

Ex: As they grew older , siblings drift away due to their own families and responsibilities .

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

transmitir, legar

transmitir, legar

Ex: She plans to pass her wedding dress down to her daughter.

to take something away using a vehicle or transport method, often to remove or relocate it

transportar, llevarse

transportar, llevarse

Ex: After the event , volunteers haul off the equipment and supplies to storage .
to act on
[Verbo]

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

obedecer a

obedecer a

Ex: Wise act on market trends and make informed decisions .

to stop using or having something

abolir

abolir

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose do away with certain non-essential services .

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

embarcarse en

embarcarse en

Ex: embarked on a major renovation of their home , transforming it into a modern space .

to fall into pieces or separate

desmoronarse, desintegrarse

desmoronarse, desintegrarse

Ex: The broke apart when it fell off the table .

to distribute something to a group of people

repartir, distribuir

repartir, distribuir

Ex: She passed the brochures out to the audience.

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

filtrar, eliminar

filtrar, eliminar

Ex: His sunglasses have special lenses filter out harmful UV rays .

to say something suddenly

soltar, decir de repente

soltar, decir de repente

Ex: He accidentally blurted his secret out during the conversation.
to line up
[Verbo]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

ponerse en fila

ponerse en fila

Ex: The cars lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

andar

andar

Ex: Do you want hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?

to stop or close off the flow or passage of something

detener, cerrar

detener, cerrar

Ex: The shut off traffic to clear the accident on the highway .

to remove something completely

despojar, eliminar

despojar, eliminar

Ex: After years of neglect , the stripped away the roof , leaving the house exposed .

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

apuntalar algo

apuntalar algo

Ex: They shored the weakened wall up with additional beams.
to set off
[Verbo]

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

detonar, hacer estallar

detonar, hacer estallar

Ex: The explosion set off a chain reaction, causing widespread damage.

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

deshacerse, caerse a pedazos

deshacerse, caerse a pedazos

Ex: The poorly constructed furniture quickly started fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off .

to become firmly attached to something or someone

aferrarse a, asir

aferrarse a, asir

Ex: The baby reached out latched on, gripping the toy with tiny fingers .
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