030. Notices and Warnings

out of order

phrase

/ˌaʊɾəv ˈɔːɹdɚ/

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(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

vacancy

noun

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(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

sold-out

Adjective

/sˈoʊldˈaʊt/

being completely purchased in advance, with no remaining availability

free

Adjective

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not requiring payment

admission

noun

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n

the right to enter a place or to gain access to something

notice

noun

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a brief advertisement or announcement that is published in a newspaper, magazine, etc.

What is a "notice"?

A notice is a short, clear message placed in a publication like a newspaper or magazine to inform people about something important, such as events, sales, or public services. It is often brief and straightforward, providing key details like dates, locations, or contact information, with the purpose of drawing attention to an event, opportunity, or change. Notices can be used for various purposes, such as job openings, community updates, or legal announcements, and are usually designed to be eye-catching to attract the reader’s attention quickly.

notice

noun

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a sign or poster that shares news or important information

to queue

Verb

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to stand in a line of people waiting to do or buy something

Dialect

British

line up

American

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to keep

Verb

/kiːp/

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Grammatical Information:

linking verb

to keep off

Verb

/kˈiːp ˈɔf/

to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

keep

phrase's particle

off

silence

noun

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the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

examination

noun

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n

a formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field

parking

noun

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n

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the act of positioning a vehicle into a designated area where it can remain temporarily

no entry

sentence

/noʊ ˈɛntri/

indicates that access to a specific area, door, or gate is prohibited

exit

noun

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the act of going out or leaving a place

to disturb

Verb

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to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Grammatical Information:

transitive

unattended

Adjective

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not being taken care of or looked after, especially due to a lack of attention or absence of a responsible person

to leave

Verb

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v

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to go away from a place without taking someone or something with one either intentionally or unintentionally

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to lean

Verb

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n

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to feed

Verb

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to give food to a person or an animal

starve

Grammatical Information:

transitive

warning

noun

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a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

to mind

Verb

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to be careful or aware of something to avoid problems or danger

Dialect

British

Grammatical Information:

transitive

fragile

Adjective

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easily damaged or broken

parcel

noun

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an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery

Dialect

British

package

American

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