Boek English File - Gevorderd - Les 3A

to get [werkwoord]

ontvangen

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .

Ze hebben een uitnodiging voor het exclusieve evenement gekregen.

to arrive [werkwoord]

aankomen

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .

De bezorgwagen wordt verwacht tegen de middag met het pakket bij onze deur te arriveren.

to become [werkwoord]

worden

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .

Ik raakte geïnteresseerd in fotografie na het bijwonen van een workshop.

to persuade [werkwoord]

overtuigen

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .

Tijdens de zakelijke onderhandeling probeerde de verkoper de klant te overtuigen om in te stemmen met een gunstige deal.

to obtain [werkwoord]

verkrijgen

Ex: By this time , she has already obtained a degree in computer science .

Tegen die tijd had ze al een diploma in computerwetenschappen behaald.

match [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een partij

Ex: After months of searching , the matchmaker finally found a suitable match for the young woman .

Na maanden van zoeken vond de huwelijksmakelaar eindelijk een geschikte match voor de jonge vrouw.

nervous [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

zenuwachtig

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

Ik weet niet waarom ik me altijd zo zenuwachtig voel voor een vlucht.

there [bijwoord]

daar

Ex: The cafe is just there across the street .

Het café is precies daar aan de overkant van de straat.

friend [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vriend

Ex:

Mark en Lisa zijn al sinds hun kindertijd goede vrienden en hebben elkaar in goede en slechte tijden gesteund.

to [get] hold of {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.

Ex:

to [get] into trouble [Zinsdeel]

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: She got into trouble at work for missing an important deadline .

out of the way [bijwoord]

uit de weg

Ex:

De kinderen hebben hun speelgoed uit de weg gezet zodat niemand erover zou struikelen.

to [get] {one's} own back [Zinsdeel]

to seek to harm or punish someone who has wronged or harmed one

Ex: He patiently waited for the right moment to get his own back on the school bully who had been tormenting him for months .

to [get] rid of {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: We finally got rid of your younger brother , he 's so annoying !

to [get] the chance [Zinsdeel]

to have the opportunity to do something, or to be in a situation where one is able to do something

to [get] the joke [Zinsdeel]

to understand the humor or irony behind a joke or a humorous situation

Ex: Everyone burst out laughing , but he looked confused because he did n’t get the joke .

to [get|have] the wrong end of the stick [Zinsdeel]

to fail to understand or interpret or understand something correctly

Ex: He had the wrong end of the stick about our plans for the weekend .

to [get] to know {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: He ’s trying to get to know her before asking her out .

to [get] real [Zinsdeel]

to no longer be unrealistic, foolish, or unreasonable

Ex: He told his friend to get real when he suggested they travel the world without any money .

get a life [Zin]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: Instead of constantly watching TV , you should get a life and explore some hobbies or activities .

to [get] (anywhere|somewhere) [Zinsdeel]

to make progress or achieve success, especially when facing difficulties or obstacles

Ex: It took three years before they got anywhere .

to [get] on {one's} nerves [Zinsdeel]

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex:

to [get] {one's} act together [Zinsdeel]

to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: She always procrastinates , but it 's time for her to get her act together and start meeting deadlines .

like a house on fire [Zinsdeel]

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The party started off slow , but once the music started playing , it became like a house on fire with everyone dancing and having a great time .

to [get] a move on [Zinsdeel]

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: I have finally gotten a move on with my fitness routine .

to [get] the message [Zinsdeel]

to understand the implied meaning behind an action or statement

Ex: His boss kept piling on work without extra pay until he got the message and found a new job .

to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way [Zinsdeel]

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Lily was known for her strong will and persuasive abilities , which often resulted in her getting her way during important decision-making processes .

to get together [werkwoord]

samenkomen

Ex:

Het team komt regelmatig bijeen om nieuwe ideeën te brainstormen.

to get over [werkwoord]

herstellen

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident .

De therapiesessies hielpen haar om het trauma van het ongeluk te overwinnen.

to get on for [werkwoord]

naderen

Ex: She 's getting on for 60 , but she 's still very active .

Ze nadert de 60, maar is nog steeds heel actief.

to get through to [werkwoord]

de boodschap overbrengen aan

Ex: An old friend might well be able to get through to her and help her .

Een oude vriend zou misschien tot haar kunnen doordringen en haar kunnen helpen.

to get around [werkwoord]

overtuigen

Ex: Teens can be quite adept at getting around their teachers and avoiding homework .

Tieners kunnen behoorlijk bedreven zijn in het omzeilen van hun leraren en het vermijden van huiswerk.

to get away with [werkwoord]

ermee wegkomen

Ex:

De oplichter probeerde straffeloos weg te komen door onschuldige mensen te bedriegen, maar gerechtigheid haalde hem in.

to get by [werkwoord]

rondkomen

Ex: They had to get by on a tight budget while they were between jobs .

Ze moesten rondkomen met een krap budget terwijl ze tussen banen zaten.

to get behind [werkwoord]

achterblijven

Ex: He got behind on his coursework and needed to catch up before the exams .

Hij raakte achter met zijn schoolwerk en moest voor de examens inhalen.

to get down [werkwoord]

naar beneden halen

Ex: She asked her son to get down his toys from the top shelf in the closet .

Ze vroeg haar zoon om zijn speelgoed van de bovenste plank in de kast naar beneden te halen.

to get out [werkwoord]

uitgaan

Ex:

Het alarm ging af en iedereen haastte zich om het gebouw te verlaten.

to get back to [werkwoord]

terugkomen op

Ex: I 'll get back to you with the results of the analysis as soon as it 's completed .

Ik kom bij je terug met de resultaten van de analyse zodra deze is voltooid.

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