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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Movement & Physical Motion

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

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

Ex: Athletes train rigorously to build endurance and strength , allowing them to keep up in their respective sports .
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pace
[noun]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .
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approach
[noun]

the act of moving nearer to something in distance or time

Ex: The pilot announced our approach to the airport .
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to stop a vehicle, often in a particular location

Ex: The chauffeur was instructed to draw up the limousine in front of the grand entrance .
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to go close or closer to something or someone

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .
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to end up
[Verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.
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(of a vehicle) to start moving forward or away from a place

Ex: The van has just pulled away from the curb .
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(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

Ex: Just as I was thinking of leaving , her bike pulled up outside the cafe .
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to nod
[Verb]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

Ex: The teacher nodded approvingly at the student 's answer .
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to shake
[Verb]

to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements

Ex: The strong winds shook the branches of the trees outside .
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to move or jerk quickly and involuntarily, often due to fear, excitement, or physical weakness

Ex: The old man 's frail hands trembled as he reached for the cup of hot tea .
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to move in the direction of something

Ex: The dog made for the cat as soon as it saw it .
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to grab
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to take someone or something suddenly or violently

Ex: The coach grabbed the player by the jersey and pulled him aside for a private conversation .
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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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