Люди: дії англійською — B1, 345 слів
Слова теми «Люди: дії» рівня B1: визначення англійською, приклад уживання та переклад українською.
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accept
прийнятиTo say yes and take something that someone gives you or offers you.
I accept your invitation to the party.
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achieve
досягтиTo successfully complete or finish something you are trying to do.
She worked hard and achieved her goal of learning English.
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achievement
досягненняSomething good you do or finish that you feel proud of.
Passing the exam was a big achievement for me.
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act
поводитисяTo behave or do things in a particular way.
She acts very kindly towards everyone at school.
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action
діяSomething that you do or a movement that you make.
Running is a good action for exercise.
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add up (sth) or add (sth) up
складати, сумуватиTo put numbers together to find the total.
I added up all my money to see how much I have.
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approach
наближатисяTo move closer to a person or thing.
The dog approached me slowly to say hello.
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arrange
організуватиTo plan and organize something so it will happen at a particular time.
I arranged a meeting with my friend for tomorrow at 3 pm.
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arrangement
домовленістьA plan that you make with someone about what will happen.
We made an arrangement to meet at the cafe at 3 o'clock.
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arrival
прибуттяWhen a person comes to a place after travelling there.
The arrival of the train was delayed by thirty minutes.
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attach
прикріпитиTo connect or join one thing to another thing.
I attach my bag to my backpack with a clip.
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attack
напастиTo try to hurt or harm someone with physical force.
The dog attacked the cat in the garden.
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attempt
намагатисяTo try to do something, even if you might not succeed.
She attempted to climb the mountain but it was too difficult.
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attend
відвідувати; бути присутнімTo go to and be present at an event or place.
I attend English class every Monday.
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attend a church/college/school, etc.
відвідуватиTo go to a place regularly for a particular activity or reason.
I attend school every day to learn.
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avoid
уникатиTo stay away from someone or something because you do not want to be near them.
I avoid walking in the dark because it makes me nervous.
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babysit
доглядати дитинуTo take care of a child while the parents are not at home.
I babysit my cousin every Saturday evening.
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be up to sth
займатися чимосьTo be doing something or planning to do something.
What are you up to this weekend?
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behave
поводити себеTo act or do things in a particular way.
The children behaved well at school today.
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bite
кусатиTo use your teeth to cut or break something, like food.
I bite into an apple every morning for breakfast.
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blow
дутиTo push air out of your mouth with force.
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
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blow up (sth/sb) or blow (sth/sb) up
підриватиTo make something explode or burst by using force or dynamite.
The soldiers had to blow up the old bridge because it was dangerous.
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bomb
бомбити; бомбардуватиTo attack a place with bombs.
Planes bombed the city during the war.
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break/cut, etc. sth in half
поділити навпілTo divide something into two equal parts.
I broke the chocolate bar in half and gave one piece to my friend.
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burst into tears
раптово заплакатиTo suddenly start crying because you are very sad or upset.
When she heard the sad news, she burst into tears.
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bury
поховатиTo put a dead body in the ground.
They will bury their grandmother in the cemetery next week.
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by hand
вручнуYou do something by hand when you use your hands, not a machine or tool.
I wrote the letter by hand with a pen.
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call for sb
зайти за кимосьTo go to someone's house to meet them so you can go somewhere together.
I will call for you at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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cancel
скасуватиTo say you do not want something planned to happen anymore.
I had to cancel my doctor's appointment because I was sick.
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carry
носити з собоюTo hold something in your hands or on your body and take it with you.
I carry my bag to school every day.
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carry on (sth) or carry (sth) on
продовжувати робитиTo continue doing something that you were already doing.
I was reading a book when she called, but I carried on reading.
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carry out sth or carry sth out
виконатиTo do something that you have planned or that someone has asked you to do.
The scientists carried out an experiment in the lab.
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catch
ловитиTo grab or stop someone or something that is moving or trying to escape.
The police officer caught the thief running down the street.
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change
рештаTo give money back when you pay with more money than the price.
I gave the shop 50 dollars for a 30 dollar shirt, and they gave me change.
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change your mind
змінити думкуTo decide something different from what you decided before.
I wanted pizza for dinner, but I changed my mind and chose chicken instead.
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check
перевірятиTo look at something to see if it is correct or if there are any problems.
I check my email every morning.
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check in
реєструватисяTo tell someone that you have arrived at a hotel or airport.
When I arrived at the hotel, I went to the front desk to check in.
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check in/check into sth
зареєструватисяTo arrive at a hotel or airport and tell them you are there.
When I arrived at the hotel, I checked in at the front desk.
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check out
виїхати з готелюTo leave a hotel and pay for your room before you go.
We checked out of the hotel at ten o'clock.
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choice
вибірThe right to decide what you want from different things.
You have a choice between tea or coffee.
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circle
обводитиTo draw a round shape on paper or a surface.
The teacher asked me to circle the correct answer.
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clap
аплодуватиTo hit your hands together quickly and loudly to show you like something.
The audience clapped when the singer finished the song.
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clear
прибиратиTo remove things from a place so it is empty and clean.
I clear the table after dinner.
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collect
збиратиTo bring things together in one place.
I collect stamps from different countries.
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comb
розчісувати волоссяTo use a comb to make your hair neat and tidy.
I comb my hair every morning before school.
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come along
йти разомTo go somewhere with someone else.
Do you want to come along with us to the park?
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compete
змагатисяTo play or try hard to win against other people in a game or sport.
She competes in swimming races every summer.
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connect
з'єднуватиTo join two things together or link one thing to another.
I connect my phone to the charger.
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continue
продовжитиTo start doing something again after you stop.
I stopped reading my book, but then I continued after lunch.
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control
керуватиTo have power over something or someone; to make them do what you want.
The teacher controls the class and decides what the students do.
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cough
кашлятиTo push air out of your throat with a sudden loud noise.
I cough when I have a cold.
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count
лічитиTo find how many things there are by saying numbers.
I count ten apples on the table.
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crash
розбитисяTo hit something hard and be damaged, as a vehicle does.
The car crashed into a tree.
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create
створюватиTo make something new that did not exist before.
She creates beautiful paintings in her art class.
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cut up sth or cut sth up
різати на шматкиTo use a knife to divide something into smaller pieces.
I cut up the apple into small pieces for the children.
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cycle
їздити на велосипедіTo ride a bicycle for movement or exercise.
I cycle to school every morning.
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damage
пошкодитиTo break something or make it not work properly.
The car accident damaged my bicycle.
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dance
танецьA series of movements you make to music.
She did a little dance of joy when she passed the exam.
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deal with sth
впоратися з чимосьTo do something to solve a problem or manage something difficult.
I need to deal with this broken chair before someone sits on it.
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decision
рішенняA choice you make about what to do.
I made a decision to learn English every day.
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decorate
прикрашатиTo make something look nice and attractive by adding things to it.
We decorate the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments every year.
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defeat
перемогтиTo win against someone in a game or competition.
Our team defeated the other team and won the match.
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defend
захищатиTo protect someone or something from harm or danger.
The mother defended her child from the dog.
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delete
видалитиTo remove or erase something, especially text or files from a computer.
I deleted the wrong email by accident.
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deliver
доставлятиTo take and give something to a person or place.
The postman delivers letters to our house every morning.
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delivery
доставкаWhen someone brings something to your home or another place.
The pizza delivery arrived at our house in 30 minutes.
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design
плануватиTo plan and decide how something will look or work before making it.
The architect will design a new building for the city.
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destroy
знищитиTo damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired anymore.
The fire destroyed the old house.
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develop
розвиватиTo make something grow, improve, or become stronger over time.
Children develop new skills when they practice playing sports.
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development
розвитокThe process of growing, learning, and becoming better over time.
The development of a child's skills happens when they practice every day.
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dial
набирати номерTo call someone on a telephone by pressing buttons with their number.
I dial my mother's number when I want to talk to her.
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dig
копатиTo move soil from the ground using a tool or your hands.
I dig in the garden to plant flowers.
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direct
режисуватиTo tell actors what to do when making a film or play.
Steven Spielberg directed many famous movies.
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discover
знайтиTo find something or someone that you did not know about before.
She discovered a new restaurant near her house.
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display
виставлятиTo put things in a place so people can see them clearly.
The shop displays toys in the window.
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dive
пірнатиTo jump into water and swim under the surface.
She dives into the pool every morning for exercise.
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divide
розділитиTo separate something into parts or groups.
The teacher will divide the class into two teams for the game.
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diving
стрибки у водуJumping into water head first from a high place.
She is diving into the swimming pool.
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do your hair/make-up, etc.
зробити зачіску/макіяжMake yourself look nice by fixing your hair or putting on make-up.
I need to do my hair before going to the party.
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drag
перетягнутиTo move something on a computer screen with your mouse by holding and pulling it.
You can drag the file to move it to a different folder.
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drag and drop
перетягти і відпуститиMove something on a computer by holding it with the mouse and moving it to a new place.
You can drag and drop files from one folder to another.
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drive
поїздка на автомобіліA short trip in a car.
We went for a drive to the countryside on Sunday.
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drop
впастиTo fall or let something fall to the ground.
I dropped my pen and it fell on the floor.
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eat out
їсти в рестораніTo go to a restaurant and eat food there instead of at home.
We eat out at the pizza restaurant every Friday night.
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effort
зусилляThe energy and hard work you use to try to do something.
She made a big effort to learn English.
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employ
найматиTo give someone a job and pay them money to work for you.
The company employs fifty workers in the factory.
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enter
брати участьTo join and take part in a competition or event.
I want to enter the school football competition next month.
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entertain
розважатиTo do something fun that makes people happy and interested.
The clown entertained the children at the birthday party.
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escape
втектиTo leave a place quickly because you want to get away from something bad or dangerous.
The cat escaped from the house and ran into the garden.
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exchange
обмінGive something to another person and receive something from them in return.
I exchanged my red pen for her blue one.
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exercise
тренуватися; робити вправиTo do physical activity to keep your body healthy and strong.
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
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exit
виходитиTo leave a place or building by going out through a door or opening.
She exits the building through the main door every day at 5 pm.
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experiment
експериментA test you do to find out what happens or to learn something new.
We did an experiment in science class to see how plants grow.
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explore
досліджуватиTo look around a place carefully to see what is there.
We explored the beach and found interesting shells.
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face
повернутися доTo turn your head or body toward someone or something.
The children face the teacher during the lesson.
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fall asleep/ill
заснути/захворітиTo start to sleep, or to become ill.
I was so tired that I fell asleep during the movie.
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fall down
впастиTo drop to the ground suddenly because you lose your balance.
The little boy fell down while playing in the park.
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fall in love
закохатисяStart to have strong feelings of love for another person.
She fell in love with him on their first date.
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fall over
впасти; перечепитисяTo lose your balance and fall down to the ground.
I fell over on the ice and hurt my knee.
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fasten
застібнутиTo connect or attach something firmly so it does not move or fall.
You should fasten your seatbelt before the car starts.
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feed
годуватиTo give food to a person or animal.
I feed my dog every morning before school.
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fetch
принестиTo go to a place and bring something or someone back to where you are.
Can you fetch me a glass of water from the kitchen?
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fight
битисяTo use force against someone with your body.
The two boys started to fight in the playground.
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fill up (sth) or fill (sth) up
наповнитиTo put liquid into a container until it is completely full.
I fill up my water bottle before I go to the gym.
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film
зніматиTo record video of something or someone using a camera.
I filmed my friend playing football with my phone.
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finish
закінчитиTo use or consume something completely until there is nothing left.
I finished my lunch and went back to work.
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fish
рибалитиTo try to catch fish in water using a rod, net, or hook.
My father likes to fish in the river every weekend.
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fix
чинитиTo repair something that is broken or not working well.
I need to fix my bicycle because the wheel is broken.
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fold
складатиTo bend something in half or into a smaller shape.
I fold the clothes after washing them.
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follow
слухати, коритисяTo do what someone tells you to do; to obey someone's instructions or orders.
I follow my teacher's rules in the classroom.
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form
утворитиTo come together with other people to make a group or team.
The students formed a circle on the playground.
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get back sth or get sth back
повернутиTo receive something that you had before and lost or gave to someone.
I lent my book to my friend, but I got it back yesterday.
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get down/into/off, etc.
спуститися/піти/вийтиMove your body to a different position or place.
I get down from the chair when I want to sit on the floor.
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get in
залізти, входитиTo enter a vehicle or a place.
I got in the car and drove to school.
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get on
справлятися, мати справуTo manage or do well in your life or work.
She gets on fine at her new job.
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get rid of sth
позбутися чогосьTo remove or throw away something you don't want anymore.
I need to get rid of these old clothes.
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get sth painted/repaired, etc.
доручити щось комусьAsk someone else to do work on something for you.
I need to get my car repaired because it is broken.
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get/go to sleep
засинатиStop being awake and start resting with your eyes closed at night.
I get to sleep at 10 o'clock every night.
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give
даватиTo put something into someone's hands or let them have something.
He gave me his umbrella because it was raining.
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give away sth or give sth away
подарувати безкоштовноTo give something to someone for free because you do not want it.
I gave away my old clothes to people who needed them.
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give in sth or give sth in
здати, передатиTo submit or deliver something to someone in authority.
I gave in my homework to the teacher this morning.
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give out sth or give sth out
роздаватиTo give something to many people, one person at a time.
The teacher gave out pencils to all the students in the class.
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give up (sth) or give (sth) up
здатися, припинити спробуTo stop trying to do something because it is too difficult or impossible.
I tried to solve the puzzle, but I gave up after one hour.
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glance at/around/towards, etc.
швидко подивитисяTo look quickly at someone or something for a very short time.
She glanced at her phone to check the time.
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go away
піти, виходитиTo leave a place and do not stay there anymore.
I am tired, so I will go away to rest.
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go off
піти, вийтиTo leave a place, usually quickly or suddenly.
She got angry and went off without saying goodbye.
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go/walk, etc. up to sb/sth
підійти до когось/чогосьMove toward a person or thing that is near you.
I saw my friend and walked up to her to say hello.
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grab
схопитиTo take something quickly with your hand.
He grabbed his coat and ran out the door.
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guide
вести, спрямовуватиTo show someone the way or help them go to a place.
The teacher guided the students through the museum.
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habit
звичкаSomething you do regularly and automatically without thinking about it.
Brushing your teeth every morning is a good habit.
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hand
датиTo give something to another person by holding it in your hand.
She handed me a pen so I could write my name.
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hand in sth or hand sth in
здати, передатиTo give something to a person in authority, like a teacher or boss.
I handed in my homework to my teacher yesterday.
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hand out sth or hand sth out
роздаватиTo give something to each person in a group of people.
The teacher handed out pencils to all the students in the class.
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handle
впоратися зTo deal with or manage a situation or problem.
She handles all the customer complaints at work.
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hang
вішатиTo fasten or hold something high using a nail, hook, or rope.
I hang my coat on the hook by the door.
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hang about/around (swh)
безцільно чекати, тинятисяTo stay in a place with nothing special to do, waiting or relaxing.
My friends and I like to hang around the park after school.
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hang on
почекайTo wait for a short time without doing anything.
Hang on, I need to find my keys before we leave.
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hang out
проводити часTo spend time with friends or family doing enjoyable activities together.
I like to hang out with my friends on weekends.
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hang up
закінчити розмовуTo end a telephone call by putting down the phone.
She hung up the phone after talking to her friend.
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hang up sth or hang sth up
вішатиTo put something on a hook or hanger so it hangs there.
I hang up my coat on the hook when I come home.
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help yourself (to sth)
пригощайтеся; беріть саміTake something you want, like food or drink, without asking someone else to give it to you.
There is pizza on the table—help yourself to as much as you want!
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hide
сховатисяTo put yourself somewhere so other people cannot see you.
The children play hide and seek in the park.
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hire
орендуватиTo pay money to use something or someone for a short time.
We hired a car for our holiday last week.
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hit
вдаритиTo touch someone or something with force, usually with your hand or an object.
The ball hit the wall very hard.
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hitchhike
автостопитиTo travel by asking drivers to give you a free ride in their car.
She hitchhiked across the country last summer.
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hold
триматиTo keep something in your hand or arms so it does not move or fall.
Please hold my bag while I put on my coat.
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housework
домашня роботаWork you do to keep your house clean and organized, like cooking and cleaning.
My mother does a lot of housework every day.
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hug
обійнятиTo put your arms around someone to show love or friendship.
She hugged her mother at the airport.
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hunt
полюватиTo chase and try to catch an animal.
The dog hunts rabbits in the forest.
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hurry up
поспішатиTo move or do something faster because you need to go somewhere soon.
Hurry up! We need to leave for school in five minutes.
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imagine
уявлятиTo make a picture in your mind of something that is not really there.
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful beach with white sand.
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injure
поранитиTo hurt someone's body and cause them pain or damage.
She fell off her bicycle and injured her leg.
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install
встановитиTo put a computer program or software on a computer so you can use it.
I need to install a new web browser on my laptop.
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interview
інтерв'юTo ask someone questions in order to learn about them or their skills.
She had a job interview at the company yesterday.
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invent
винаходитиTo create or make something new that did not exist before.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
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iron
прасуватиTo make clothes smooth and flat using a hot tool called an iron.
I iron my shirts every morning before work.
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ironing
прасуванняThe activity of making clothes smooth and flat using a hot iron.
My mother does the ironing on Sunday mornings.
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jog
бігати підтюпцемTo run at a slow speed for exercise or movement.
I jog in the park every morning to stay healthy.
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jogging
повільний бігRunning slowly and steadily for exercise and health.
I go jogging in the park every morning before breakfast.
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join
приєднатисяTo come together with other people to do something as a group.
I want to join the football team this year.
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join in (sth)
приєднатисяTo start doing an activity with other people who are already doing it.
My friends were playing football, so I joined in the game.
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jump
стрибатиTo push your body up into the air with your legs and land back down.
The children jump up and down in the playground.
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jump in/into/up, etc.
стрибатиTo move up quickly into the air using your legs.
The children jump into the pool on a hot day.
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keep doing sth
продовжувати робити щосьTo do something again and again, or to not stop doing something.
She keeps playing music every day because she loves it.
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keep on doing sth
продовжувати робити щосьTo continue doing something without stopping.
She keeps on studying every day to improve her English.
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keep sb in
тримати когось усерединіTo make someone stay inside a building or room.
The teacher kept the students in at break time because they were noisy.
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keep sb waiting
змушувати когось чекатиMake someone wait for you; not arrive at the time you said.
I'm sorry I'm late — I didn't mean to keep you waiting.
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keep up sth or keep sth up
продовжувати робитиTo continue doing something; to not stop or fall behind with something.
I try to keep up my exercise routine every day.
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killing
вбивствоWhen you stop something from living or cause someone or something to die.
Hunting is killing animals for food.
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knit
в'язатиTo make clothes or fabric using needles and yarn or thread.
My grandmother taught me how to knit a sweater.
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knock
стукатиTo hit a door or surface hard to make a loud sound.
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
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knock sb down
збити когось з нігTo hit someone hard and make them fall to the ground.
The car knocked him down, but he was not badly hurt.
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laugh
сміятисяTo make sounds and smile because something is funny or you are happy.
The children laugh when they watch the funny movie.
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laugh at sb/sth
сміятися зTo think someone or something is funny and smile or make sounds because you think it is silly.
The children laugh at the funny clown at the party.
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lay the table
накривати стілPut plates, cups, and utensils on the table before eating.
I help my mother lay the table for dinner every evening.
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lead
вести, показувати дорогуTo show someone the way to a place by going in front of them.
The teacher leads the students to the classroom.
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learn
запам'ятовуватиTo remember and understand new information or skills by studying or practising.
I learn new words every day in my English class.
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leave behind sb/sth or leave sb/sth behind
забути, залишити позадуTo go away and not take someone or something with you.
I left my keys behind when I went to work this morning.
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lift
піднятиTo pick something up and move it to a higher place.
I lifted the box onto the shelf.
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light
запалитиTo make fire start burning on something.
She lit a candle with a match.
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lock
замикати на ключTo close something with a key so it cannot be opened.
I lock my door at night to keep my house safe.
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look
дивитисяTo turn your eyes toward something to see it.
I look at the beautiful flowers in the garden.
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look around/round (swh)
озиратисяTo turn your head and eyes to see things in a place.
I looked around the room to find my keys.
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make
дійти до, прибутиTo arrive at a place, or to reach somewhere at a specific time.
We made it to the airport by 8 o'clock.
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make a face
гримаситиMove your mouth or face to show a funny or angry feeling.
He made a face at his sister to make her laugh.
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make sb do sth
змушувати когось щось робитиTo force someone to do something they may not want to do.
My teacher makes us do homework every day.
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make up your mind or make your mind up
вирішити, зробити вибірDecide what you want to do when you cannot choose between two things.
I need to make up my mind about which pizza to order.
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manage
впоратисяTo do something difficult successfully.
She managed to finish her homework before dinner.
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marry
одружитисяTo become someone's husband or wife.
They want to marry next summer.
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match
підбиратиTo choose two or more things that look good together.
She likes to match her shoes with her bag.
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meet
зустрічатисяTo come together with someone in the same place.
I meet my friend at the park every Saturday.
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mend
чинитиTo fix something that is broken or damaged.
I need to mend my torn shirt before I wear it again.
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miss
не влучитиTo fail to hit or catch something that you tried to hit or catch.
I threw the ball but he missed it.
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move
рухатисяTo change your position or go from one place to another place.
I am moving to a new house next week.
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move house
переїхати в новий будинокTo leave your old home and go to live in a new home.
We are moving house next month to a bigger apartment.
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move in
переїхатиTo go and start living in a new home or apartment.
My family is moving in to our new house next week.
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move out
переїхатиTo leave a place where you live and go to live somewhere else.
My sister is moving out of her apartment next month.
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murder
убити; вбиватиTo kill someone on purpose, which is a serious crime.
In the film, the villain murders an innocent man.
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name
називатиTo give a name to a person or thing.
They named their baby Sarah.
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note
помітитиTo notice or pay attention to something important.
I noted that she was wearing a new dress.
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notice
помітитиTo see or become aware of something or someone.
I noticed a beautiful bird in the tree this morning.
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offer
пропонуватиTo give someone something or ask if they want something.
I offer you a cup of tea.
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open
відкритиTo start a computer program or file so you can use it or see it.
I opened the email to read the message.
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operate
оперуватиTo perform surgery on someone.
The surgeon will operate on the patient's knee tomorrow.
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organize
організуватиTo plan and arrange something so that it happens in a good way.
I organized a party for my friend's birthday.
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pass
проходити повзTo move past someone or something and go ahead of them.
I passed the car on the highway this morning.
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pass on sth or pass sth on
передатиTo give something to another person.
Please pass on this letter to your teacher.
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pass over/through, etc.
проходити крізьTo move from one side of something to the other side.
I pass through the door to enter the classroom.
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pause
зупинитисяTo stop doing something for a short time.
She paused to catch her breath before continuing to run.
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pay attention (to sth)
слухати уважноListen and watch carefully to someone or something.
You should pay attention to your teacher in class.
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perform
виступатиTo do something in front of people, like sing, dance, or act, to entertain them.
She will perform a song at the school concert tonight.
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pick
вибиратиTo choose something you like from several options.
I picked the red apple because it looked delicious.
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pin
прикріплятиTo fasten or attach something to something else using a pin.
She pinned a flower to her hat.
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plan
плануватиTo decide what you will do or what will happen before it happens.
I plan to go to the beach tomorrow.
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plant
садитиTo put a seed or small plant in soil so it can grow.
I plant flowers in my garden every spring.
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play
гратиTo do an activity for fun and enjoyment.
The children played in the garden all afternoon.
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point
показуватиTo show where something is by holding up your finger or hand.
She pointed at the cat sleeping on the chair.
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post
опублікуватиTo put something on the internet so other people can see it.
She posted a photo of her cat on social media.
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postpone
відкластиTo decide to do something at a later time instead of now.
We had to postpone the meeting because the boss was sick.
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pour
наливатиTo make liquid flow from a container into a cup, glass, or another container.
I pour milk into my cereal every morning.
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preparation
підготовкаThe things you do to get ready for something.
My preparation for the exam included studying every day.
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press
натискатиTo push something with your hand or body using force.
She pressed the button to turn on the light.
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prevent
запобігтиTo stop something bad from happening.
Wearing a seatbelt helps prevent injuries in a car.
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produce
вироблятиTo make or create something.
The factory produces cars every day.
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protect
захищатиTo keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
A mother protects her children from harm.
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prove
довестиTo show that something is true or correct.
She proved that she was right by showing us the evidence.
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provide
забезпечуватиTo give or supply something that someone needs.
The school provides free lunch for all students.
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pull sth off/out/up
витягти, вийнятиTo remove something from a place using your hand.
She pulled out her phone from her pocket.
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punish
каратиTo make someone suffer because they did something wrong or bad.
The teacher will punish the student for breaking the classroom rule.
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push
штовхатиTo press something with force using your hands or body.
I pushed the door and it opened.
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put away sth or put sth away
прибирати; складати на місцеTo move something from where you are using it to its correct storage place.
After dinner, I put away the dishes in the cupboard.
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put back sth or put sth back
повернути назадTo return something to the place where it was before.
I put back the book on the shelf after I finished reading it.
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put down sb/sth or put sb/sth down
поставитиTo place a person or thing on a surface, often when you were holding it.
I put down my book and went to make tea.
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put down sth or put sth down
покластиTo place something on a surface so you are not holding it anymore.
I put down my pen when I finished writing the letter.
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put off sth/doing sth or put sth off
відкладатиTo delay something or decide to do it at a later time instead of now.
I have to put off my dentist appointment because I am busy this week.
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put on sth or put sth on
надягати, одягатиTo place clothing or equipment on your body.
He put on his coat and left the house.
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put out sth or put sth out
виставитиTo place something outside or in a particular place where people can use it.
I put out the rubbish cans on Monday morning.
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put sb through
з'єднати когосьTo connect someone by telephone to speak with another person.
The receptionist put me through to the wrong department.
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put up sth or put sth up
розвісити, розкластиTo spread or open something large so people can see it.
We put up a big banner on the wall for the party.
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quit
кинути роботуTo stop working at your job and leave it.
She quit her job at the restaurant to study full-time.
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race
змагатися (у швидкості); бігти наввипередкиTo run or move very fast to try to reach a place first.
The children race each other to the playground every day.
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raise
підніматиTo lift something up or move it to a higher position.
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
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rebuild
перебудуватиTo build something again after it was broken or destroyed.
After the storm destroyed the house, we had to rebuild it.
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recycle
перероблятиTo collect used things and make them into new things instead of throwing them away.
We recycle plastic bottles and paper at home.
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recycling
переробкаTaking used things and making them into new things instead of throwing them away.
Recycling plastic bottles helps keep our planet clean.
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remove
прибратиTo take something away from a place.
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
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replace
замінитиTo get something new instead of something old or broken.
I need to replace my broken phone with a new one.
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rescue
рятуватиTo save someone from danger or a bad situation.
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
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reserve
забронюватиTo ask to keep something for you so you can use it later.
I want to reserve a table at the restaurant for tomorrow evening.
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rest
відпочиватиTo stop working or moving and relax your body.
After playing football, the children sat down to rest.
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return
поверненняWhen you go back to a place where you were before.
I went to school this morning and I will return home at three o'clock.
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revise
повторюватиTo study something again to learn it better and remember it.
I revise my notes every evening to prepare for the test.
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ring (sb) up or ring up (sb)
телефонуватиTo call someone on the telephone.
I will ring you up this evening to talk about the plans.
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ring sb back
передзвонити комусьTo call someone back on the telephone after they called you.
She missed my call, so I will ring her back later.
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rob
грабуватиTo take something from a person or place without permission.
A thief robbed the bank last night.
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routine
щоденні звичкиThe things you do every day in the same order.
My morning routine includes brushing my teeth and eating breakfast.
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run
керуватиTo organize or manage something, like a business or a program.
She runs a small coffee shop in the city.
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save
врятуватиTo keep someone or something safe from danger or harm.
The lifeguard saved the child from drowning in the pool.
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score
забити голTo get points in a game or sport.
She scored three goals in the football match.
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search
шукатиTo look carefully for something you want to find.
I searched my bag for my keys.
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select
вибратиTo choose one person or thing from a group of people or things.
I selected the red apple from the basket.
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send sth back or send back sth
повернути назадTo return something to the person or place you got it from.
I bought a shirt online, but it was too small, so I sent it back.
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serve
обслуговуватиTo help a customer in a shop by giving them what they want to buy.
The shop assistant will serve you at the counter.
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set a date/time (for sth)
призначити дату/часChoose and decide when something will happen.
We need to set a date for the meeting next week.
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set up sth or set sth up
організувати, підготуватиTo arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use.
I need to set up the chairs for the meeting.
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sew
шитиTo join pieces of cloth together using a needle and thread.
I sew my torn shirt with a needle and thread.
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sex
сексA physical activity between two people who love each other.
Many couples enjoy sex as part of their relationship.
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shake
труситиTo move something quickly back and forth with small movements.
I shake the bottle before I drink the juice.
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shake hands
потиснути рукиTo hold someone's right hand and move it up and down as a greeting.
When I met my new friend, we shook hands and said hello.
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shoot
стрілятиTo fire a gun or weapon at someone or something.
The soldier shot the target with his rifle.
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shop
ходити по магазинахTo go to shops in order to buy things.
I shop for food at the supermarket every Saturday.
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show sb around/round
показати комусь (місце); провести екскурсіюTo take someone to different places and let them see what is there.
My friend showed me around the new school on my first day.
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show sb what to do/how to do sth
показати комусь, як робитиTo teach someone how to do something by doing it first or explaining it.
My teacher showed me how to write the letter correctly.
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show up
з'явитисяTo arrive at a place where someone is waiting for you.
My friend didn't show up for our meeting yesterday.
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shut (sth) down or shut down (sth)
вимкнути, припинитиTo stop a machine or system from working.
I shut down my computer before I left the office.
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sign
жестA movement of your hand or arm to tell someone something.
She made a sign to come closer by waving her hand.
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sign up
записатисяTo write your name on a list to join an activity or class.
I signed up for a swimming class at the community centre.
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skate
кататися на ковзанахTo move on ice or a smooth surface wearing special shoes with blades or wheels.
Children like to skate on the ice in winter.
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ski
кататися на лижахTo move down snow-covered mountains on long boards attached to your feet.
I like to ski in the winter at the mountain resort.
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slip
ковзнутиTo slide accidentally on a smooth or wet surface.
I slipped on the ice and fell down.
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smell
нюхатиTo use your nose to notice a scent or odor.
I smell fresh bread baking in the kitchen.
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smile
усміхатисяTo move your mouth up at the corners and show your teeth because you are happy.
The girl smiled at her friend when she saw her at school.
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spill
пролитиTo accidentally pour liquid from a container onto something.
I spilled coffee on my shirt this morning.
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split up
розійтисяTo end a romantic relationship.
My parents split up when I was young.
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spoil
псуватиTo make something bad or not good anymore.
Too much salt will spoil the taste of the food.
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start
починатиTo make something begin to happen or work.
She started the car and drove to the store.
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start (sth) off or start off(sth)
почати, розпочатиTo begin something or make something begin.
She started off the lesson by asking the students their names.
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stay behind
залишитисяTo remain in a place when other people leave or go away.
I stayed behind after school to help my teacher clean the classroom.
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step
крокA movement of your foot when you walk.
He took a step forward to get closer to the door.
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step back/forward/over, etc.
крок вперед/назад/убік тощоMove your foot to a different place, forward, backward, or to the side.
She stepped forward to shake hands with the teacher.
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step on/in sth
наступити на щосьPut your foot on something or go inside a place with your foot.
Be careful not to step in the puddle.
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stick
приклеюватиTo make something stay in one place with glue or other materials.
I stick the photo to the wall with tape.
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stir
помішатиTo move a spoon around in a liquid to mix it together.
She stirred the soup slowly with a wooden spoon.
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stop
зупинитиTo prevent something from happening or continuing.
The teacher stopped the students from running in the hallway.
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strike
вдаритиTo hit someone or something with force using your hand or an object.
He struck the ball with his racket during the tennis match.
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succeed
досягти успіхуTo do something well and achieve what you want to do.
She studied hard and succeeded in passing the test.
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sunbathe
загорятиTo sit or lie in the sun to get a tan on your body.
I like to sunbathe at the beach on hot days.
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support
підтримуватиTo help someone by giving them what they need.
My friends support me when I feel sad.
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surf
кататися на серфі; серфитиTo ride on big water waves standing on a board for fun.
My brother loves to surf at the beach every summer.
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switch off sth or switch sth off
вимикатиTo turn off a light, TV, or machine by pressing a button or moving a switch.
Please switch off the light when you leave the room.
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switch on sth or switch sth on
включитиTo turn on a light, computer, or other electrical device by pressing a button or moving a switch.
I switched on the light when I came home.
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take
братиTo get something that is not yours without asking.
He took my pen without permission.
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take away sth or take sth away
їжа з собоюTo get food from a restaurant and bring it home to eat.
I took away pizza from the restaurant for dinner last night.
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take back sth or take sth back
повернути назадTo return something to a place or person because you do not want it anymore.
I bought a shirt but it was too small, so I took it back to the shop.
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take it/things easy
не напружуватисяRelax and not worry; do things slowly without stress.
After your illness, the doctor said you should take it easy for a week.
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take out sb or take sb out
взяти когось з собоюTo go somewhere with someone for fun, like to a restaurant or movie.
My dad took me out to the park yesterday.
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take out sth or take sth out
вийняти щосьTo remove something from a place or container.
I took out the rubbish from the kitchen.
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take part
брати участьTo participate or be involved in an activity or event with other people.
I take part in sports at school every week.
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take up sth or take sth up
почати робитиTo start doing a new activity or hobby that you enjoy.
My sister took up painting last year and now she makes beautiful pictures.
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taste
пробуватиTo put food or drink in your mouth to know what it is like.
I taste the soup to see if it is good.
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tear
рватиTo pull something into pieces or make a hole in it by pulling hard.
I accidentally tore my shirt when I caught it on a nail.
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test
тестAn exam or set of questions to check if you know something.
I have a maths test on Friday at school.
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throw away/out sth or throw sth away/out
викидати, викинутиTo put something in the rubbish because you do not want it anymore.
I threw away the broken toy because it did not work.
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tick
цокатиTo make a short, regular sound, like a clock does.
The clock on the wall ticks loudly at night.
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tidy up (sth) or tidy (sth) up
прибиратиTo make a place clean and organized by putting things in the right places.
I need to tidy up my bedroom before my friends come over.
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tie
зв'язуватиTo connect two things together with string, rope, or something similar.
I tie my shoelaces every morning before I go to school.
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touch
торкатисяTo put your hand on something or someone.
Please don't touch the hot stove.
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tour
подорожувати; оглядатиTo visit a place and look at all the interesting things there.
We toured the museum and saw many beautiful paintings.
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train
тренуватисяTo practice and do exercises to improve your body and skills for a sport.
She trains at the gym every day to get stronger for basketball.
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transfer
перевезтиTo move a person from one place to another place.
The bus transferred the passengers from the airport to the hotel.
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try
спробуватиTo do something to see if it works or if you like it.
I tried the new chocolate cake and it was delicious.
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turn
повернутисяTo rotate your body to face a different direction.
I turned around to look at my friend.
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turn down sth or turn sth down
зменшувати гучністьTo make something quieter or less strong by moving a button or switch.
Please turn down the volume on the TV.
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turn up sth or turn sth up
збільшити гучністьTo make something louder by moving a control or button.
Can you turn up the volume on the TV?
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type
друкуватиTo press keys on a keyboard to write words on a computer or phone.
She types very quickly without looking at the keys.
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undress
роздягатисяTo remove your clothes from your body.
The nurse asked him to undress behind the curtain.
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unpack
розпаковуватиTo take things out of a bag or suitcase.
I unpacked my clothes when I arrived at the hotel.
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update
оновити інформаціюTo add new information to something to make it current and correct.
I update my phone so it has the newest features.
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upload
завантажитиTo put a file or picture from your computer onto the internet.
I uploaded my holiday photos to social media.
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use
використовуватиTo make something smaller or less by doing something with it.
I use my pencil every day at school, so it gets shorter.
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visit
відвідуватиTo go to see a person or place for a short time.
My cousins visited us for a week in July.
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vote
голосуватиTo choose a person or thing by raising your hand or marking a paper.
I will vote for my favourite class president at school.
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wake
прокинутисяTo stop sleeping and open your eyes.
I wake up at seven o'clock every morning.
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walk sb home/to sth
провести когось додомуGo with someone on foot to their home or another place.
After school, I walk my friend home every day.
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walk the dog
гуляти з собакоюYou take your dog outside for exercise and a bathroom break.
I walk the dog every morning before work.
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waste
марнуванняUsing something in a bad way so it is lost and not useful.
Don't waste water by leaving the tap running.
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wave
махати рукоюTo move your hand up and down to say hello or goodbye to someone.
She waved at her friend across the street.
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wear (sth) out or wear out (sth)
зношуватиTo use something so much that it breaks or stops working properly.
I wore out my shoes because I walked in them every day.
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win
перемогти (на виборах)To get the most votes in an election.
She won the election and became mayor.
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work
праця; роботаSomething you do that uses your effort and energy.
Learning a language takes a lot of hard work.
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work out
займатися спортомTo do physical exercise or play sports to make your body strong and healthy.
I work out at the gym three times a week.
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workout
тренуванняA period of physical exercise or training to make your body strong and healthy.
I go to the gym for a workout three times a week.
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wrap
загортатиTo cover something completely with paper, cloth, or other material.
I wrapped the gift in colourful paper before giving it to my friend.
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wrap sth up or wrap up sth
завершити щосьTo finish something or complete something that you are doing.
We wrapped up the meeting at 5 o'clock.
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write sth down or write down sth
записатиTo write something on paper so you can remember it.
I wrote down the phone number before I forgot it.