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Headway - Advanced - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "have it rough", "affluent", "live down", etc.

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to move up

to move to a higher place

Ex: The elevator is moving up to the third floor. 
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to sit up
to sit up
[Verb]

to change one's position from a lying position into an upright one

Ex: After a long nap on the couch, she suddenly sat up, realizing she had overslept. 
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to curl up

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

Ex: After a long day at work, she likes to curl up on the sofa with a good book. 
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to look down on

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

Ex: I will not let anyone look down on me because of my background. 
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to lie down

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to lie down for a while. 
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to turn up

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Ex: Can you turn up the radio? I want to listen to this song. 
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to save up

to set money or resources aside for future use

Ex: She saved up enough money to buy a new car after a year of careful budgeting. 
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to speed up

to become faster

Ex: The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas. 
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to quiet down

to become silent or less noisy

Ex: The children were asked to quiet down during the school assembly. 
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to cut down

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce. 
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to slow down

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion. 
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to trade
to trade
[Verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Merchants trade goods and services in the local market. 
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to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos. 
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to dumb down

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

Ex: The teacher decided to dumb down the lesson so that all students could grasp the concepts. 
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to dress down

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

Ex: On Fridays, we are allowed to dress down at the office. 
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community. 
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to fire up

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

Ex: The music at the concert fires up the crowd every time. 
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to boot up

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

Ex: I need to boot up the computer before we can start the presentation. 
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to stand down

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

Ex: The leader decided to stand down from their role to allow new ideas and leadership to emerge. 
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to break down

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays. 
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to shut down

to make something stop working

Ex: He shut the computer down after finishing his work. 
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to wind up

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

Ex: She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress. 
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to buy up
to buy up
[Verb]

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

Ex: The company managed to buy up the limited edition items and create a buzz. 
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to use up
to use up
[Verb]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

Ex: She used the milk up in the recipe, so we need to buy more. 
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to pin down

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

Ex: We've run multiple tests, but we still can't pin down the origin of the issue. 
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to settle down

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle down in a coastal town. 
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to live down

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

Ex: After the scandal, the politician worked hard to rebuild his reputation and live down the controversy. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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to wake up

to no longer be asleep

Ex: I remind her to wake up early for her flight tomorrow. 
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to run down

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

Ex: Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems. 
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to speak up

to express thoughts freely and confidently

Ex: Employees need to speak up if they witness unethical behavior. 
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to lighten up

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

Ex: Painting the walls a lighter color will lighten up the room and make it feel more spacious. 
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to calm down

to become less angry, upset, or worried

Ex: After the accident, it took her a while to calm down. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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to let down

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

Ex: The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed. 
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well-off
well-off
[Adjective]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

Ex: Despite not being wealthy, they were well-off enough to afford a nice vacation every year. 
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depression

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

Ex: The Great Depression of the 1930s saw widespread unemployment and severe economic hardship. 
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extravagant
extravagant
[Adjective]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

Ex: She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering. 
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affluent
affluent
[Adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

Ex: The affluent neighborhood was characterized by its luxurious homes and upscale amenities. 
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to man up
to man up
[Verb]

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

Ex: He needs to man up and confront his fear of public speaking. 
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spoiled
spoiled
[Adjective]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

Ex: Because she always got everything she wanted, she became a spoiled child who couldn't handle disappointment. 
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to play up

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

Ex: She decided to play up her strengths during the interview. 
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rich
rich
[Adjective]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

Ex: He invested wisely and became incredibly rich. 
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hardship
hardship
[noun]

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

Ex: The country has been in a state of hardship for many years due to the ongoing conflict. 
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prosperous
prosperous
[Adjective]

rich and financially successful

Ex: He built a prosperous business from scratch. 
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modest
modest
[Adjective]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

Ex: Despite her remarkable talent, she remains modest and never seeks attention or praise. 
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budget
budget
[noun]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

Ex: The project has a strict budget for equipment. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

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to [fall] on hard times

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: The scheme is designed to help kids whose parents have fallen on hard times. 
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from rags to riches

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

Ex: His story is a classic rags-to-riches tale. 
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to [make] a fortune

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

Ex: Some people make a fortune through hard work and dedication to their careers. 
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to [have] it rough

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time

Ex: Our ancestors had it rough compared to us. 
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