access
(have/gain/provide) access to, Internet access
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128 cards to learn, plus a reading text that puts the key phrases in context.
128 cards
(have/gain/provide) access to, Internet access
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break a habit, break with tradition, make the break (from), take/have/need a break, a welcome break from, lunch/tea/coffee break
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change from sth to, change sth into, change sth for, change for the better/worse, change your mind, change the subject, make a change, undergo a change
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set a clock, watch the clock, against the clock, around the clock, clockwise, clockwork
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ate from, date back to, keep (sth) up to date, set/fix a date, go on / make a date (with sb), at a later/future date, to date
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demand sth from sb, meet/satisfy a demand, make a demand, the demand for, in demand, on demand
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have/lack the energy to do, put/throw your energy into, nuclear energy, source of energy, energy needs, energy crisis
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form an impression of, take/assume the form of, fill in/out a form, in the form of, in good/bad form, application form
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good (for sb) to do, a good deal, a good many/few, good of sb to do, for sb's own good, no good, it's no good doing
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know (sth) about, know sb/sth to be/do, know better, get/come to know, let sb know, in the know, know-how
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lead sb into, lead the way, lead the world, lead sb to do, lead to/down/through, take/hold the lead, follow sb's lead, in the lead
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link to, link sth/sb to/with, click on / follow a link, (find/prove/establish) a link between
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change/swap places with, take the place of, take sb's place, put sth in(to) place, in place of, out of place, place of work, no place for
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the process of, in the process of doing, peace process, a process of elimination
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serve a purpose, the purpose of doing, sb's purpose in doing, a sense of purpose, on purpose
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escape from reality, face (up to) reality, become a reality, in reality, virtual reality, reality TV
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a tool for (doing), a tool of, toolbar, tool kit, tool box
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use sth for (doing), use sth to do, use sth as, use sth properly, have many uses, in use, of (no) use, it's/there's no use doing, what's the use of doing?
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surf the Web, on the Web, website, web page, webcam, World Wide Web, webmaster, weblog (blog)
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used for saying that someone will never change their behaviour or character
He’ll never change; a leopard can’t change its spots.
all modern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable
The apartment comes with all mod cons.
change a situation by doing something that is very different from what most people usually do or have done in the past
She really broke the mould with that design.
change your opinion or attitude
You’ve changed your tune since the promotion.
change your opinion about something or decide not to do something you were planning to do
I had a change of heart about the trip.
be very familiar with
He knows the system inside out.
waste time and effort trying to do something that someone else has already done well
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel here.
refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people
She stuck to her guns, even under pressure.
the skills and equipment that you need in order to do your job
A laptop is one of the tools of the trade for developers.
make a copy of information on your computer; give support to someone by telling other people that you agree with them
make sure you back up all your data before you go
move things so that they are in different places or positions
my roommates have changed all the furniture in my room around as a joke
take off the clothes or a piece of clothing you are wearing and put on different ones
let's jus change into something a bit more comfortable
stop being in one state, condition or form and start being in another, or make something do this
the film was about a man who changes into a werewolf
take off the clothes or a piece of clothing you are wearing and put on different ones
come inside and change out of those wet things
remove; get rid of
take this medicine to do away with your pain
repair, paint and improve an old building, car, boat, etc; fasten (an item of clothing)
my apartment was done up last year
disappear slowly
after clicking on the button, the logo started to fade away
put information into a computer or other electronic machine using keys or a keyboard
all you have to do is key in your details on the website
change someone or something so that they become something else
my parents always try to make me into a better student
put things together without any order
to make this soap, just mix up all the ingredients and boil them for fifteen minutes
start/stop a machine/light/ etc working
please, switch off the lights when you leave the room
separate an object into pieces
I took my computer apart completely, but I still don't find the problem
try using something such as a machine or product to find out whether it works correctly or is satisfactory
I am taking my new model airplane to test it out
change or develop into something different
this sofa turns into a bed, so you can stay with us if you want
use all of a supply of something
did you use the butter up when you made the pancakes?
use something a lot so that it no longer works, or can no longer be used
On my walking holiday, I wore out three pairs of boots
a small piece of electronic equipment that you connect to a screen, used for playing video games
There's a lot of competition between manufacturers of games consoles
to change your ideas or behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation
A successful business is one that adapts to changing situations
to change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate or more effective
You can adjust the volume using this control here
if one thing alternates with another, it happens after it and keeps being repeated
You go first this game, and then we'll alternate
happening on one day, week, etc, but not on the day, week, etc that immediately follows
We usually go to visit my grandma on alternate Sundays
something that you can choose instead of something else
Can you suggest an alternative?
different from something else and able to be used instead of it
We're going to have to find an alternative route
to make changes to a document, law, agreement, etc, in order to improve it
Could you amend the report before you send it?
a discovery or achievement that comes after a lot of hard work
Scientists have finally made the breakthrough they were hoping for
able to send different types of communication signals at the same time
You need a broadband connection to watch the video
a high-speed Internet connection
Have you got broadband at home yet?
to make a computer do something by pressing a button on the mouse
Click here for more results
with a lot of details or small parts, which makes something difficult to understand
The issue is too complex for simple solutions
not willing to accept much change in the traditional values of society
I grew up in a village where most of the people were quite conservative
electrical equipment, such as digital cameras, etc, which is available for the public to buy
There's just so much choice in the world of consumer electronics these days
to change from one system, use or method to another, or to make something do this
We're converting to a new computer system at work
to change your beliefs, especially your religious beliefs
I was rather shocked when my dad converted to Islam.
someone who has changed their beliefs in an important way:
I didn't use to like Hat cars, but now I've become a convert
a traditional skill of making things by hand
It's a shame that traditional crafts are fast disappearing
to make or produce something skillfully
You can see that this basket was crafted by a real expert
information in a form that a computer can use
Imagine how much data passes over the Internet each day
the gradual destruction of something as a result of a natural process of change
Too much sugar in our diets is a major cause of tooth decay
to be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change
When leaves decay, chemicals are returned to the soil
to become worse
The situation in the country has deteriorated and tourists are advised not to go there.
to change something such as information so that it is no longer true or accurate
Journalists often distort statistics in order to tell a good story
a downloaded computer file
When your download has finished, close this window
to move information to your computer from a computer system or the Internet
Listen to this song I downloaded from the Internet
continuously changing, growing or developing
The world of electronics is a very dynamic area
to suffer something unpleasant or difficult in a patient way over a long period
I don't know how people endure the conditions in prison
to last for a long time
Shakespeare's works have endured for over 400 years
to gradually change and develop over a period of time
As the computer industry has evolved, everything has got faster and cheaper
when a type of plant or animal evolves, its physical form changes over a long period of time
Do you think people will eventually evolve into some kind of superhuman?
a set of information on a computer
Make sure you save the file somewhere
the effect that a person or thing has on someone's decisions
Picasso has had an enormous influence on many painters
to affect the way someone thinks or behaves or affect the way something happens
Don't let yourself be influenced by what she says
a new idea, method, piece of equipment, etc
This innovation will mean cheap energy for everyone
new, original and advanced
His first album was innovative, but I've been disappointed by the others
to continue existing or happening for or until a particular time
The flight lasts five hours
to make something stay the same
I find it hard to maintain my weight
a book containing instructions for doing something
See what it says about this problem in the manual
operated by people rather than automatically or using computers
The pilot switched to manual control
to start behaving like an adult and become more sensible as you get older
As you mature, you'll see that things are much more complicated
behaving in the sensible way that you would expect an adult to behave
Why can't you be a bit more mature and stop being so childish?
to change something slightly
We've modified the design to solve the problem
to connect computers together so that each computer can send and receive information among them
We've networked all the computers in the office
new or unusual
A TV that receives text messages is quite a novel idea
relating to energy produced by changing the structure of the central part of an atom
Nuclear power is the only way we can meet our energy needs
working on a computer but not connected to the Internet
Download it now and you can read it when you are offline
working on a computer but not connected to the Internet
You need to go offline to stop the virus spreading
connected to or available through a computer or a computer network
I've started an online library of songs
on the Internet
You can find what you need online
to continue to do or say something in a determined way
You'll get yourself into trouble if you persist in behaving in this way
the possibility to develop or achieve something in the future
Ed's got a lot of potential as an athlete
possible or likely in the future
I think the book's a potential bestseller
at a very simple stage of development
Da Vinci drew pictures of what we might see as a primitive helicopter
someone whose job is to create computer programs
I'd like to be a programmer and work on computer games
to continue to develop or move forward
Your English has really progressed this term
the process of developing or improving
I'm not sure that all this technological progress is necessarily a good thing
a change or way of doing something is new and very different from the usual way
That's quite a radical suggestion
to make some changes to something in order to improve it
You need to refine your argument to make it clearer
to improve a situation by correcting things that are wrong or unfair
The government is planning to reform the health system
to continue to be in a particular situation or condition
The interest rate is going to remain at 4%
something you can use to help you to achieve something
The main resource for my research was the library
to change your opinion or judgment of someone or something
I think I'm beginning to revise my opinion of Tim
to change, improve or make additions to something such as a piece of writing
Revise your essay and I'll have a look at the changes when you've finished
a sudden or major change, especially in ideas or methods
This invention will lead to a revolution in housework
a situation in which people completely change their government or political system
Life was quite difficult in the country following the revolution
if an idea, attitude or plan shifts or someone shifts it, it changes
The plan has shifted so we'll need to have another meeting
a change in something, for example in someone's ideas or opinions
There has been a real shift in attitudes on this issue
to affect something in a way that makes it worse
Your argument with Bill really spoiled the party
the present situation or the way things usually are
Let's just keep the status quo until we know what's happening
firmly held in a particular position without moving or shaking
Carl gave me a steady look
to hold something firmly without shaking or moving it
Could you just steady the ladder?
staying at the same level, speed, value, etc
Prices should remain steady over the next few months
to remove one thing and put something else in its place
You can substitute cream with milk, if you have any
something that is used instead of something else
Margarine is a good substitute for butter
to provide the conditions in which something can happen or exist
The atmosphere on Mars won't sustain life
a change from one thing to another
I knew the magician had changed the cards over but I didn't spot the switch
to replace one object with another
Someone switched their briefcase for mine when I wasn't looking
something such as a button or key that controls the electrical supply to a light, etc
This switch controls the volume
to make someone or something completely different
Jill was completely transformed by her time at university
a gradual change or development that produces a particular result
There's a trend towards smaller cars these days
the same everywhere
You should find that every Hilton hotel offers a uniform standard of service
A short text using 28 of the key phrases. Tap a highlighted phrase for its meaning.
I’m teaching my mother how to use a computer. First I showed her how to and the computer. Then, I helped her or so that she can . She quickly learned how to , and , but it was a little hard for her to remember how to to an outgoing message.
We tried online, but the bank’s . There was a notice on the that they were doing some on the system – so we’ll try again tomorrow.
This afternoon, I’ll teach her how to use a . I think she’ll really enjoy and using . If she needs to do something more advanced, like , then I can do that for her.
She’s really afraid of and accidentally , but I told her that we can always from the recycling bin. I also explained that if or , she can simply .
It’s also a nice idea for her to so that she doesn’t lose her data if the and can’t be repaired. I that periodically to ensure that her computer hasn’t been .