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Headway - Advanced - Unit 7

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "crack on", "beaming", "rain off", etc.

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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking .
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come on
[sentence]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Ex: Come on!
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to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: She switched off the radio because she did n't like the song .
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to go off
[Verb]

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

Ex: The landmine was buried underground , waiting to go off if someone stepped on it .
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(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: His music did n’t catch on until years after its release .
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to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

Ex: I 'll finish off the report and send it to the client for review .
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to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

Ex: Lack of proper preparation can bring on unexpected challenges during a project .
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to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: The individual logged off their personal computer to secure their privacy .
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to put on
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to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

Ex: Patience and perseverance often pay off in the long run .
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .
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to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.
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to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

Ex: The whole school gathered to cheer on the chess club during the tournament .
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dream on
[interjection]

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Ex: They want to open a new store in the city center, but with the economy?
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to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

Ex: Following the coffee break , the employees were motivated to crack on and finish the important presentation .
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to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

Ex: The track and field event had to be rained off for safety reasons during the lightning storm .
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to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

Ex: After years of wearing , the intricate design on the watch had been completely worn off.
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to stop doing something

Ex: He promised to lay off teasing his younger brother.
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to suddenly stop an activity or an action

Ex: He broke off the conversation when he realized it was too late .
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to cancel what has been planned

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.
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to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .
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to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.
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to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

Ex: The thief sneaked up to the car, checking to see if anyone was nearby.
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to verge
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to be on the edge or border of something

Ex: He has verged on failure many times , but always found a way out .
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to move away from a person, thing, or situation

Ex: The cyclist decided to back off from the busy intersection to avoid a potential collision .
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to cause to move forward

Ex: The gardener carefully advanced the wheelbarrow , transporting soil to the planting beds .
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to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

Ex: The aggressive behavior of the rival team may scare off some of our players .
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to postpone an appointment or arrangement

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.
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to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

Ex: She enjoys watching sports, but she rarely joins in playing them.
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to use something as a basis for further development

Ex: The team aims to build on the strengths identified in the analysis .
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to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

Ex: Her confidence borders on arrogance at times.
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to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

Ex: After the accident, they cordoned the road off until the wreckage was cleared.
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to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

Ex: The authorities quickly sealed off the bridge after the accident .
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to add on
[Verb]

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

Ex: The builder suggested they add on a patio to the back of the house .
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to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

Ex: The restaurant partitioned off a section for the private party .
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broad
[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: The river was half a mile broad at its widest point .
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beaming
[Adjective]

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

Ex: The beaming headlights of the car cut through the fog, making the road ahead clear.
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smile
[noun]

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

Ex: The couple exchanged loving smiles as they danced together .
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grimace
[noun]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look of grimace crossed his face .
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fake
[Adjective]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

Ex: The fake signature fooled many people .
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tight-lipped
[Adjective]

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

Ex: The tight-lipped silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy .
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grin
[noun]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Ex: The little boy had a cheeky grin as he sneaked the last cookie .
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smirk
[noun]

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

Ex: He tried to hide his smirk, but it was obvious he was pleased with himself .
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