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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "dial", "engaged", "contract", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
to dial
[Verb]

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

Ex: Idial your number and let you know once I reach the venue .
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to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: It 's impolite hang up on someone without saying goodbye .
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to return a phone call or contact someone again when the first attempt to communicate was missed or unsuccessful

Ex: They never called me back after the initial inquiry.
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to leave
[Verb]

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

Ex: left a message for you on the answering machine .
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message
[noun]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

Ex: The email contained an important message.
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voicemail
[noun]

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

Ex: She set up her voicemail greeting with a professional message.
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engaged
[Adjective]

involved in a task, project, or other activity, either mentally and emotionally or physically

Ex: They were deeply engaged in their discussion about the future of technology and its impact on society.
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to swipe
[Verb]

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

Ex: The boxer swiped at his opponent , landing a powerful blow to the body .
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to go off
[Verb]

(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal

Ex: The went off during the school drill , signaling the students to evacuate .
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to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

Ex: She was just starting to speak when the call was cut off.
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a telecommunication network allowing calls and messages to be sent and received between phones

Ex: Many cities are expanding their phone network infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of mobile users.
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monthly
[noun]

a magazine or periodical that gets published once every month

Ex: The health magazine provides readers with tips and advice in monthlies.
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contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .
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on hold
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in a suspended state to be considered and dealt with in the future

Ex: The company has put the expansion plans on hold due to market uncertainties.
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a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

Ex: He decided to use a pay as you go system for his gym membership to ensure he only paid for the days he actually used the facilities.
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