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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "cling", "urge on", "entrust", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to throw on

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

Ex: I'll just throw a jacket on before we leave. 
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to cling
to cling
[Verb]

to tightly hold on to someone or something

Ex: She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony. 
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to urge on

to push or drive something forward using physical force

Ex: The strong wind urged on the sails of the boat, helping it move faster. 
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to turn on

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

Ex: Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper. 
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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 live on

to remain alive

Ex: The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away. 
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to endanger

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ex: Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site. 
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to entrust

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

Ex: The manager decided to entrust the key project to the experienced team lead. 
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to enlarge

to increase the size or quantity of something

Ex: The university is enlarging its research facilities, investing in state-of-the-art equipment to support innovative projects. 
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to empower

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

Ex: The manager sought to empower the team by delegating decision-making authority. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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to enclose

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

Ex: The farmer decided to enclose the garden with a fence to protect the crops. 
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to ensure
to ensure
[Verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: She ensures the quality of the products before they are shipped. 
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to encourage

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom. 
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to entitle

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

Ex: The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification. 
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acronym
acronym
[noun]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

Ex: NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
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as soon as possible

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

Ex: Let’s fix this issue ASAP. 
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I don't know
I don't know
[interjection]

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

Ex: IDK what time the meeting starts. 
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in my humble opinion

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

Ex: In my humble opinion, this book is a masterpiece. 
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laugh out loud
laugh out loud
[interjection]

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

Ex: When he told the joke, she responded with "LOL" to indicate that she found it funny. 
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as far as I know

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

Ex: AFAIK, they haven’t made a final decision yet. 
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be right back
be right back
[interjection]

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Ex: I need to grab my phone, brb. 
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for your information

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

Ex: FYI, the meeting starts at 3 PM. 
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by the way
by the way
[Adverb]

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

Ex: By the way, have you heard about the upcoming company picnic? 
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FWIW
FWIW
[noun]

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

Ex: FWIW, I think you made the right choice. 
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TIA
TIA
[noun]

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

Ex: I appreciate your help, TIA. 
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too much information
too much information
[interjection]

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

Ex: I didn’t need to know that, too much information. 
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YOLO
YOLO
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

Ex: He tried skydiving for the first time, saying YOLO. 
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BFN
BFN
[noun]

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

Ex: I have to go, BFN! 
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GLHF
GLHF
[noun]

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

Ex: The match is starting, GLHF everyone! 
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let me know
let me know
[sentence]

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

Ex: Let me know if you need help with the assignment. 
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NAGI
NAGI
[noun]

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

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ROFL
ROFL
[noun]

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

Ex: That joke was hilarious, ROFL! 
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TTYL
TTYL
[interjection]

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Ex: I have to go now, TTYL! 
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to move on

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

Ex: After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on. 
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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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to switch on

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: As soon as she entered the room, she switched the lights on. 
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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 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 keep on

to continue an action or state without interruption

Ex: The music kept on playing throughout the evening. 
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to slip on

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

Ex: She slipped on her shoes and ran outside. 
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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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