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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Manual Actions or Physical Movement

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to chain
to chain
[Verb]

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: The gatekeeper will chain the entrance to restrict access to the private property. 
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to disentangle

to carefully free something from knots or twists

Ex: The fisherman skillfully disentangled the fishing line caught in a clump of seaweed. 
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mobility
mobility
[noun]

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

Ex: Mobility in the workforce allows employees to find new job opportunities across industries. 
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to shoot off

to leave in a hurry

Ex: After the argument, he shot off from the party without saying a word. 
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to stow
to stow
[Verb]

to carefully and neatly place something in a specific location for safekeeping or organization

Ex: The flight attendant instructed passengers to stow their carry-on luggage in the overhead compartments before takeoff. 
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to squeeze

to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space

Ex: She managed to squeeze her suitcase into the overhead compartment of the airplane. 
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to turn up

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

Ex: She turned up at the party just as it was ending. 
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to flock
to flock
[Verb]

to gather in a group

Ex: The tourists began to flock around the famous monument for photos. 
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to rip
to rip
[Verb]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

Ex: She accidentally ripped her favorite shirt on a sharp nail sticking out from the fence. 
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to caper
to caper
[Verb]

to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner

Ex: After receiving good news, she couldn't help but caper around the room in celebration. 
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to fidget
to fidget
[Verb]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: The child couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in his chair during the long car ride. 
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to flap
to flap
[Verb]

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Ex: Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze. 
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to line
to line
[Verb]

to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

Ex: The trees lined the street beautifully in autumn. 
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to pile
to pile
[Verb]

to lay things on top of each other

Ex: The librarian piled books on the table as she sorted them into different categories. 
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to seal
to seal
[Verb]

to close or secure something tightly to prevent access

Ex: She used a hot iron to seal the envelope, ensuring its contents would remain confidential. 
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to slap
to slap
[Verb]

to apply or put something quickly and forcefully on a surface

Ex: The chef slapped the dough onto the floured surface and began kneading it. 
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to stack
to stack
[Verb]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

Ex: The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space. 
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to whitewash

to apply a white, paint-like mixture to a surface, usually to make it look clean or new

Ex: They whitewashed the fence to freshen it up for spring. 
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to breach
to breach
[Verb]

to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

Ex: The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point. 
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to tap
to tap
[Verb]

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

Ex: The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad. 
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to skim
to skim
[Verb]

to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it

Ex: The skipping rope in the hands of the playful child would intermittently skim the ground as they jumped with joy. 
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to scrub
to scrub
[Verb]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

Ex: She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains. 
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to sift out

to separate and remove what is unwanted or less suitable, often by examining carefully

Ex: We need to sift out the best candidates for the job. 
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