Headway Upper Intermediate "Everyday English Unit 6" Vocabulary

to deal with

Verb

/ˈdiːl wɪð/

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to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

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As a teacher, she needs to deal with various student behaviors.

You should deal with your homework before going out to play.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

deal

phrase's particle

with

to put through

Verb

/pˌʊt θɹˈuː/

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

Grammatical Information:

ditransitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

put

phrase's particle

through

sales

noun

s

a

eɪ

l

e

s

z

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

figure

noun

f

i

ɪ

g

u

j

ə

r

e

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

to offer

Verb

o

ɔ

ff

f

e

ə

r

to present or suggest a specific amount of money as payment for something, typically with the intention of entering into a transaction or agreement

Grammatical Information:

transitive

leeway

noun

l

ee

i

w

a

e

y

ɪ

the amount of freedom or flexibility allowed within certain limits or boundaries

deadline

noun

d

ea

ɛ

d

l

i

aɪ

n

e

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

to come up

Verb

/kˈʌm ˈʌp/

to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

come

phrase's particle

up

to make

Verb

m

a

eɪ

k

e

to arrive at a place or event

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to make a complaint

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ kəmplˈeɪnt/

to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

invoice

noun

i

ɪ

n

v

oi

ɔɪ

c

s

e

a list of goods or services received and their total cost

deal breaker

noun

/diːl bɹeɪkɚ/

a factor or issue that is significant enough to cause a person to abandon negotiations, discussions, or a potential relationship

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

unavailable

Adjective

u

ə

n

a

ə

v

ai

eɪ

l

a

ə

b

ə

l

e

not able to be obtained, reached, or used, typically because it is not ready, not present, or being used by someone else

available

to get back to

Verb

/ɡɛt bˈæk tuː/

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

back to

to look into

Verb

/lˈʊk ˌɪntʊ/

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

look

phrase's particle

into

to run through

Verb

/ɹˈʌn θɹˈuː/

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

run

phrase's particle

through

relocation

noun

/ˌɹiˈɫoʊˈkeɪʃən/

the act of moving from one place to another, especially to a new home or office

timetable

noun

t

i

aɪ

m

e

t

a

eɪ

ə

b

l

e

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

What is a "timetable"?

A timetable is a list that shows the times when public transportation services, such as buses, trains, or flights, are expected to arrive or depart. It includes the start and end times of each trip along with any stops along the way. Timetables help passengers plan their journeys by showing when to expect a vehicle and how long the trip might take. They are usually available at stations, online, or on transportation apps to make it easier for people to travel at the right times.

offhand

Adverb

o

ɔ

ff

f

h

a

æ

n

d

without any preparation or prior thought

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

to bear with

Verb

/bˈɛɹ wɪð/

to tolerate a situation or person

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

bear

phrase's particle

with

to look up

Verb

/lʊk ˈʌp/

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

look

phrase's particle

up

agenda

noun

a

ə

g

ʤ

e

ɛ

n

d

a

ə

a list or plan of items to be considered or acted upon, typically at a meeting or conference

to restructure

Verb

/ɹiˈstɹəktʃɝ/

to completely change how something is organized or built, often making it simpler or more efficient

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to meet somebody halfway

phrase

/mˈiːt ˌɛsbˈiː hˈæfweɪ/

Idiom

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

What is the origin of the idiom "meet someone halfway" and when to use it?

The idiom "meet someone halfway" is derived from the idea of finding a compromise or reaching an agreement by each party making a partial concession. It is used to suggest finding a middle ground or making a fair compromise in a situation where there are differing opinions, desires, or goals. The phrase emphasizes the importance of cooperation, understanding, and finding a balanced resolution.

to go for

Verb

/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/

to choose something among other things

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

go

phrase's particle

for

to get through

Verb

/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/

to manage to reach or contact a person

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

through

to get down to

Verb

/ɡɛt dˈaʊn tuː/

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

get

phrase's particle

down to

to make

Verb

m

a

eɪ

k

e

to succeed in reaching a particular status, position, or achievement

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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