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: They will take charge of the event 's organization , ensuring it runs smoothly .

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: The organization strives to fulfill the needs of the community through various social programs .

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

to prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area

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to maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing

Ex: The city is taking measures to keep down pollution levels .

to not let someone leave a particular place

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to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it

Ex: The new product dominated sales , outpacing all its competitors .
control [noun]

the power to manage or direct someone or something

Ex: He kept control of his emotions throughout the interview .

a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

Ex: The factory halted production due to a machinery breakdown .

to harm or injure something or someone

Ex: Let 's avoid doing damage to the fragile ecosystem .

to experience a mental breakdown

Ex: When faced with the unexpected challenges , the team seemed to fall apart , losing confidence and cohesion .

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

Ex: The construction project started to fall through when funding issues arose .

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors .

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Educational experiences during childhood can significantly influence cognitive development .

to alter the position or shape of something

Ex: She disturbed the stack of books while reaching for one at the bottom .
to undo [verb]

to release or loosen something that is fastened or tied

Ex: The tailor had to undo the stitches and make adjustments to the hem of the dress for a perfect fit .

to undo or untie; to make something become loose or open

to untie [verb]

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

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

Ex: They decided to break off the negotiations until a later date .