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ACT Engels en Wereldkennis - Nuttige Collocaties

Hier leer je enkele nuttige Engelse collocaties, zoals "raise concern", "pass judgment", "scared stiff", enz., die je zullen helpen om je ACT's te halen.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to wreak havoc
[Zinsdeel]

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

Ex: A mismanaged construction project wreak havoc on a neighborhood 's infrastructure .
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to hatch a plan
[Zinsdeel]

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

Ex: The hatched a plot to take over the city and control its resources .
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to keep afloat
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to maintain financial stability or solvency

Ex: During tough times , it 's important to find ways keep afloat and weather the storm .
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to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

Ex: Planning the wedding laying the groundwork by setting a budget and selecting a venue .
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to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

Ex: The film director's innovative approach to storytelling broke ground and challenged traditional filmmaking techniques.
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to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

Ex: The scandal has called the leadership's ethics into question.
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to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

Ex: The school organized an assembly raise awareness about the dangers of drug addiction .
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to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

Ex: The scientist 's raised a question regarding the validity of previous research .
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to see fit
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to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

Ex: saw fit to donate a large sum of money to the charity .
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to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

Ex: Her sudden outburst made everyone in the turn their attention toward her .
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to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Ex: The lecture was so engaging that it was easy to pay full attention throughout.
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to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

Ex: After years of education and skill development, she is now reaping the benefits of a successful career.
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to hold promise
[Zinsdeel]

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The discovery of ancient artifacts in the region holds promise for uncovering new insights into human history.
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to make contact
[Zinsdeel]

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The athlete made contact with his coach to discuss training strategies for the upcoming competition.
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the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

Ex: Film is a powerful medium of expression, combining visual and auditory elements to evoke emotional responses.
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out of tune
[Zinsdeel]

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

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to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

Ex: The sudden policy change raised concerns among employees regarding job security and future career prospects.
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naked eye
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

blote oog, met het blote oog zichtbaar

blote oog, met het blote oog zichtbaar

Ex: The mountain range stretched out far beyond what could be discerned with the naked eye.Het gebergte strekte zich uit ver voorbij wat met het **blote oog** kon worden onderscheiden.
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to make strides
[Zinsdeel]

to make progress or advance in a significant way

Ex: The team made strides in improving its performance on the field this season .
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to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

Ex: The athlete's remarkable performance at the Olympics garnered attention from sports fans worldwide.
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to make sense
[Zinsdeel]

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: makes sense to save money for emergencies rather than spending it all at once .
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to show respect or recognition to someone or something

Ex: The museum 's pays tribute to the cultural heritage of the region .
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to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

Ex: The suffered defeat in the court case , resulting in significant financial losses .
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to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

Ex: The indigenous people hold the land they inhabit sacred, believing it to be a gift from their ancestors.
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to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

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to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

Ex: Before leaving for the day , the team sets everyone to work on tidying up their workstations .
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to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

Ex: In the coming weeks , the court will be deliberating passing judgment on the corporate fraud case .
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to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

Ex: Despite facing challenges, he made a living as a street musician, playing his guitar in the city square.
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to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: Parents can use a chore chart keep track of their children's responsibilities .
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to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

Ex: The committee reviewed the proposals and debated extensively reaching a conclusion.
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scared stiff
[Zinsdeel]

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

Ex: The childscared stiff, hid behind his mother when the dog barked .
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to rise above
[werkwoord]

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

overstijgen, zich verheffen boven

overstijgen, zich verheffen boven

Ex: Let 's encourage each other to rise above the small setbacks and keep pushing forwardLaten we elkaar aanmoedigen om de kleine tegenslagen te **overstijgen** en door te gaan.
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
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trial and error
[Zinsdeel]

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

Ex: The team improved the design by trial and error.
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to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

Ex: The movement for social justice building momentum across the country .
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to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

Ex: The video evidence lends credence to the allegations of police brutality during the protest.
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to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

Ex: After receiving excellent service at the restaurant, she felt obliged to leave a generous tip to show her appreciation.
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to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

Ex: The issued a warning to investors about the potential risks of investing in the volatile market .
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to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

Ex: His speeches are steeped in rhetoric and persuasion, compelling audiences to action.
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to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

Ex: The new evidence is casting doubt on the accuracy of the report.
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to live up to
[werkwoord]

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

voldoen aan de verwachtingen, waarmaken wat van je wordt verwacht

voldoen aan de verwachtingen, waarmaken wat van je wordt verwacht

Ex: The product claimed to be revolutionary, and it surprisingly lived up to the promises made in the advertisement.Het product beweerde revolutionair te zijn, en het heeft verrassend genoeg de beloften die in de advertentie werden gemaakt **waargemaakt**.
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to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

Ex: The arrived at the hypothesis based on the collected data .
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