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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

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come on

used for encouraging someone to hurry

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to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

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to go off

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

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to catch on

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

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to finish off

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

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to bring on

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

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to log off

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

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to put on

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

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to pay off

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

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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

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to drag on

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

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to go on

to continue without stopping

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to cheer on

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

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dream on

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

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to crack on

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

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to rain off

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

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to wear off

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

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to lay off

to stop doing something

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to break off

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

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to call off

to cancel what has been planned

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to see off

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

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to run off

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

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to sneak up

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

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to verge

to be on the edge or border of something

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to back off

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

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to advance

to cause to move forward

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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

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to put off

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

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to join in

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

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to build on

to use something as a basis for further development

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to border on

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

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to cordon off

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

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to seal off

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

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to add on

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

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to partition off

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

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broad

having a large distance between one side and another

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beaming

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

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smile

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

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grimace

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

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fake

intentionally misleading or deceptive

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tight-lipped

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

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grin

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

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smirk

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

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