Enhet 8 - Ordförråd

to cut down

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minska

/kˈʌt dˈaʊn/

Verb

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

bring down

cut

cut back

reduce

trim

trim back

Exempel

Facing a tight schedule, she had to cut down the length of her presentation.

The government implemented measures to cut down carbon emissions and combat climate change.

In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.

to make up for

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kompensera

/mˌeɪk ˌʌp fɔːɹ/

VerbInformal

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

Exempel

They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy.

She is trying to make up for her mistake.

Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument.

to put up with

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stå ut med

/pˌʊt ˈʌp wɪð/

Verb

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

abide

bear

endure

stand

tolerate

Exempel

Residents put up with the noise of city life for the conveniences it offers.

Friends put up with each other's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships.

Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students' education.

to catch up

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komma ikapp

/kˈætʃ ˈʌp/

Verb

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Exempel

The student decided to catch up the missed lessons over the weekend.

The team hopes to catch up the lost ground in the second half of the game.

to get away with

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komma undan

/ɡɛt ɐwˈeɪ wɪð/

Verb

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

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He was shocked that he could get away with a warning instead of a traffic ticket.

to come up with

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komma på

/kˈʌm ˈʌp wɪð/

Verb

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

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We came up with a creative solution to the problem.

They have come up with an innovative design for the new product.

By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal.

to look up to

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respektera

/lˈʊk ˈʌp tuː/

Verb

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

admire

look down on

to keep up

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hålla jämna steg

/kˈiːp ˈʌp/

Verb

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

Exempel

The student had to work extra hours to keep up with the coursework.

To succeed in the market, businesses need to keep up with consumer trends.

In the world of fashion, designers must anticipate trends and evolve their styles to keep up.