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Insight - Elementary - Unit 9 - 9D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9D in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "give up", "hold on", "set out", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
to come up with

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .
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to set out

to start a journey

Ex: The group of friends set out for a weekend getaway to the mountains .
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to find out

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: He 's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town .
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to look for

to expect or hope for something

Ex: They will be looking for a favorable outcome in the court case .
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to go ahead

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .
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to put up
to put up
[Verb]

to place something somewhere noticeable

Ex: He was putting up a warning sign when the visitors arrived .
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to look up

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

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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to hang up

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: It 's impolite to hang up on someone without saying goodbye .
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to call back

to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: The smell of the ocean called back memories of family vacations .
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to hold on

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

Ex: Hold on, I need to tie my shoelaces before we continue our walk .
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to get off

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station .
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to put through

to endure a demanding procedure, experience, or series of actions, often with effort or determination

Ex: He put through the renovation project on a tight budget .
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to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you can get through it .
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to speak up

to speak in a louder voice

Ex: The speaker had to speak up due to technical issues with the microphone .
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to cut off

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Ex: In order to fit the shelf into the corner , he had to cut off a small portion from one side .
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