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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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Headway - Advanced
to turn off

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

Ex: Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it. 
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come on
come on
[sentence]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Ex: Come on, we're going to be late if we don't leave now! 
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to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: I always switch off my computer at night to save energy. 
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to go off
to go off
[Verb]

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

Ex: The fireworks are scheduled to go off at midnight for the New Year's celebration. 
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to catch on

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: The new diet fad is catching on, attracting individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. 
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to finish off

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

Ex: The chef used fresh herbs to finish off the dish and make it perfect. 
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to bring on

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

Ex: Lack of sleep can bring on a range of health problems. 
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to log off

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: I always put on my helmet before riding my bike. 
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to pay off

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

Ex: All those hours of studying really paid off during the exam. 
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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
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to drag on

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

Ex: The meeting seemed to drag on for hours without reaching any decisive outcomes. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
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to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

Ex: The crowd will cheer you on if you give your best effort. 
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dream on
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: You think you're going to win the lottery? Dream on. 
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to crack on

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

Ex: Despite the challenges, the team decided to crack on and complete the project ahead of schedule. 
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to rain off

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

Ex: The soccer game was rained off because of the torrential downpour. 
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to wear off

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

Ex: After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off. 
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to lay off

to stop doing something

Ex: She had to lay off her late-night work schedule to improve her sleep. 
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to break off

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

Ex: The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances. 
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to call off

to cancel what has been planned

Ex: We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining. 
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to see off

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

Ex: She asked her sister to come and see her off at the train station. 
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to run off

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying. 
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to sneak up

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

Ex: I always sneak up on my friends during surprise parties. (present simple) 
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to verge
to verge
[Verb]

to be on the edge or border of something

Ex: He was verging on tears after hearing the bad news. 
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to back off

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

Ex: The hiker encountered a bear and wisely chose to back off slowly. 
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to advance

to cause to move forward

Ex: The construction workers used heavy machinery to advance the massive concrete blocks into position. 
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to scare off

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: She scared the bullies off by standing up for herself. 
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to put off

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

Ex: We had to put off the meeting because of the storm. 
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to join in

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

Ex: Despite attending the meeting, he rarely joins in the debates. 
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to build on

to use something as a basis for further development

Ex: The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service. 
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to border on

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

Ex: His behavior borders on arrogance when he's in a bad mood. 
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to cordon off

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

Ex: After the accident, the police quickly arrived to cordon off the accident site for investigation. 
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to seal off

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

Ex: The police had to seal off the area around the crime scene. 
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to add on
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: They decided to add on a new wing to the hospital to accommodate more patients. 
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to partition off

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

Ex: They decided to partition off a corner of the large room to create a private office space. 
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broad
broad
[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance. 
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beaming
beaming
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She had a beaming smile on her face as she walked down the aisle. 
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smile
smile
[noun]

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

Ex: A simple smile can make a big difference in someone's day. 
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grimace
grimace
[noun]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

Ex: He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment. 
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fake
fake
[Adjective]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

Ex: She showed me a fake ID when she tried to enter the club. 
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tight-lipped
tight-lipped
[Adjective]

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

Ex: She stayed tight-lipped and shook her head. 
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grin
grin
[noun]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Ex: He greeted us with a wide grin on his face. 
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smirk
smirk
[noun]

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

Ex: His smirk made me wonder if he knew something I didn’t. 
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