076. Compound Nouns 2: Verb + Preposition

takeover

noun

/ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/

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the acquisition of control or authority over a government or political system, often through force, coercion, or an election

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

workout

noun

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a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

walkout

noun

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ɔ

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ʊ

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a strike in which the workers walk out

crackdown

noun

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a

æ

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ʊ

n

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

breakout

noun

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ea

eɪ

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o

a

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ʊ

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an escape from jail

shake-up

noun

/ʃˈeɪkˈʌp/

a major reorganization or restructuring, especially of an organization or system

breakup

noun

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eɪ

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u

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p

the end of a relationship or an association

checkout

noun

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ɛ

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t

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

cutback

noun

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ə

t

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æ

ck

k

the act of reducing the amount of something

turnover

noun

/ˈtɝˌnoʊvɝ/

the overall amount of profit made by a business or company over a specific period of time

bailout

noun

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ai

eɪ

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an act of giving money to a foreign country, a failing company, or an organization on the verge of collapse to ensure their safety from bankruptcy

input

noun

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p

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ʊ

t

signal going into an electronic system

outlet

noun

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ɛ

t

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

output

noun

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ʊ

t

production of a certain amount

turnover

noun

/ˈtɝˌnoʊvɝ/

the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new hires within a specified period

dropout

noun

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r

o

ɑ

p

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a

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ʊ

t

someone who withdraws from a social group or environment

fallout

noun

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ɔ

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t

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

printout

noun

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a physical copy of a document, image, or data produced by a printer

breakthrough

noun

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ou

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gh

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

breakdown

noun

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eɪ

k

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o

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w

ʊ

n

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

outlook

noun

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ʊ

t

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k

a person's point of view or attitude toward life or a particular subject

drawback

noun

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ɔ:

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æ

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k

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

outcome

noun

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ʊ

t

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k

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ə

m

e

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

feedback

noun

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information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

outset

noun

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ʊ

t

s

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ɛ

t

the beginning of something

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setup

noun

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ɛ

t

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ə

p

the arrangement or organization of equipment, tools, or elements in a specific way, typically designed to achieve a particular function or performance

lay-by

noun

/lˈeɪbˈaɪ/

a designated area at the side of a road where vehicles can pull off and park temporarily, often used for rest stops, emergencies, or loading/unloading purposes

bypass

noun

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aɪ

p

a

æ

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s

a road that goes round a city or town rather than going through the city center

What is a "bypass"?

A bypass is a road or route built to help vehicles avoid traveling through the center of a town or city. It is usually designed to keep traffic moving more quickly and reduce congestion in busy areas. Bypasses are often built around towns or cities to direct traffic along a path that avoids crowded streets or intersections, making travel faster for drivers who do not need to stop in the city. They are especially helpful for long-distance drivers or those passing through a town without needing to enter it.

outbreak

noun

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