English Vocabulary

  kick off of a soccer or football game (be started or resumed) The game will kick off at 8.30. informal (to start a discussion or an activity) I’d like to kick off the discussion with a few comments. They’ll kick off the festival with a fireworks display. (to force someone to …

  put on (to wear clothes, shoes, or make-up) I’ll put on my best dress for the party. He put on his shoes and went out. Lucy is in front of the mirror and putting on her makeup.   envocabulary.com

  plug in (to connect an electrical device to another or to an electrical outlet using a plug) I plugged in the keyboard at the back of the computer. Where can I plug in the vacuum cleaner? I unplug the phone when I’m too busy. Opposite: unplug   envocabulary.com

  follow up (to try to find out more about) The CEO decided to follow up on this project as it proceeds. The police never followed up on his complaint. (to do something more to complete or deal with something) I’ll follow up on my letter with phone calls. You just start the work, …

  occasional only before noun (happening sometimes, but not often or regularly): I receive occasional phone calls from him. sporadic written (happening only occasionally, but not regularly): We still hear sporadic gunfire during the night. intermittent (happening with periods in between, but not regularly): There will be intermittent showers throughout …