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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Control, Responsibility or Change

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Ex: During emergencies, it's crucial for someone to take charge and coordinate efforts.
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to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: They fulfilled their goal of faster delivery times by upgrading their logistics.
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the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area

Ex: The security guards were tasked with keeping unauthorized personnel away.
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to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing

Ex: The goal is to keep inflation down to ensure economic stability.
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to not let someone leave a particular place

Ex: The lockdown measures aimed to keep everyone in their homes for safety.
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to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it

Ex: Freshwater fish dominate the lake , with only a few saltwater species .
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control
[noun]

the power to manage or direct someone or something

Ex: Effective control of the project led to its early completion .
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breakdown
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a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

Ex: Frequent breakdowns in the power grid led to widespread blackouts .
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to do damage
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to harm or injure something or someone

Ex: Doing damage to relationships can be detrimental to one's social well-being.
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to experience a mental breakdown

Ex: The news of the accident caused her to fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .
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(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .
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to affect
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to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: Positive feedback can significantly affect an individual 's confidence and motivation .
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to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: The new hairstyle had the power to transform her entire look and boost her confidence .
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to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Parenting styles can influence a child 's emotional and social development .
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to alter the position or shape of something

Ex: The fragile sculpture was disturbed by a slight bump , nearly knocking it over .
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to undo
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to release or loosen something that is fastened or tied

Ex: The mechanic needed to undo the bolts to access the engine and perform necessary repairs .
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to undo or untie; to make something become loose or open

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to untie
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to separate the parts of a lace, string, etc. that form a knot

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to unwrap
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remove the outer cover or wrapping of

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to suddenly stop an activity or an action

Ex: He broke off the conversation when he realized it was too late .
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to cancel what has been planned

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.
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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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