pair (two things of the same type that are used together) I need a new pair of gloves. I want to buy a new pair of shoes. I love this pair of earrings. (a thing that has two similar parts joined together) pair of scissors pair of glasses pair …
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warm up (to make or become warmer) Have some hot soup, it’ll warm you up. I’ll warm up the leftovers stew from last night. As days get longer, the weather begins to warm up. (to do some exercises to prepare yourself for doing a particular sport or activity) The players are warming up …
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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 …
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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
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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
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