Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 7

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

stänga av, koppla bort

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

stänga av, släcka

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

explodera, avfyra

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

bli populär, få fäste

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

avsluta, färdigställa

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

framkalla, orsaka

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

logga ut, avsluta sessionen

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

ta på, ha på sig

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

betala sig, lyckas

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

fortsätta, föra vidare

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

dra ut, fortsätta utan slut

to continue without stopping

fortsätta, gå vidare

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

heja på, stötta

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

Dröm vidare, Du drömmer

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

fortsätta, gå vidare

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

ställa in på grund av regn, skjuta upp på grund av regn

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

slitas, blekna

to stop doing something

sluta med, avstå från

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

avbryta, stoppa

to cancel what has been planned

avblåsa, ställa in

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

se av, följ med till avresan

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

springa iväg med, fly med

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

smyga sig fram, närma sig tyst

to be on the edge or border of something

närma sig, vara på gränsen till

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

backa, ta avstånd

to cause to move forward

framskrida, flytta fram

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

skräma bort, skräma

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

skjuta upp, fördröja

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

delta, ansluta sig

to use something as a basis for further development

bygga på, grunda på

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

gränsa till, närma sig

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

avspärra, begränsa

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

stänga av, plomberar

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

lägga till, inkludera

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

avskilja, partitionera

having a large distance between one side and another

bred, vida

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

strålande, glänsande

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

leende, smile

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace, myn

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falsk, bedräglig

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

tystlåten, reserverad

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

leende, grin

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

snobbigt leende, snyggt leende