leek (a vegetable with a white stem and long flat green leaves, tasting like a mild onion) I like leek soup. Slice the spring onion, leek and garlic. leak (a small hole or crack through which liquid or gas escapes) We managed to find the leak and seal it. (to …
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need (to require because it’s essential or very important) I need more information. They need help. We need you to be present here. knead (to press and stretch the dough many times with your hands) Knead the dough for ten minutes. Knead the mixture thoroughly until it becomes …
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step down (to resign from an important job or position and let someone else take your place) He has decided to step down from his post. The chairman had to step down on account of poor health. It’s time for him to step aside in favor of a younger person. also: …
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carry on (continue) Don’t mind me; carry on with what you were doing. We will carry on this conversation at some other time. envocabulary.com
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monitor (to regularly check or watch over a period of time in order to find out what is happening): The nurse will monitor his heart rate. observe formal (to watch someone or something carefully and attentively): The police were observing his movements. watch (to look at attentively over a period of time): …
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