The US Will Lift its Travel Ban Flashcards
Grant entry
verbal phrase
To allow someone to enter a place
They will only be able to grant entry to those with a visa.
We cannot grant entry to non-VIP members.
Tough restrictions
adjective - noun
A serious limitation of something
There were some tough restrictions imposed on immigrants.
We might face some tough restrictions next year.
Impose
verb
To force someone to accept something
A higher tax has been imposed on businesses recently.
New rules will be imposed on workers.
Ease restrictions
verb - noun
To make restrictions less serious / strict
There will be a gradual easing of restrictions in Sydney.
I think they have eased these restrictions too soon.
Overdue
adjective
Not having happened / done by the expected time
I have many library books that are long overdue.
The decision to work from home has long been overdue.
Uphold
verb
To keep a decision from before
They will uphold the travel restrictions from last year.
We have upheld our planning from the previous quarter.
Lift a ban
verbal phrase
To remove a rule of something that was not allowed before
Portland has lifted a ban on all drugs.
Hopefully Taiwan will lift its travel ban soon.
Materialize
verb
To become real
Unfortunately his plans never materialized.
Her hopes of becoming a manager has not materialized yet.
Stranded
adjective
Being unable to leave from somewhere because of not having transport / money
Many people were stranded at the station after the earthquake.
We were stranded in Mexico after losing our credit cards.