15. Vocabulary : Phrasal verbs 1 Flashcards
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What does bring up mean in a conversation?
To introduce or mention a topic during a discussion. | Mencionar o sacar un tema en una conversación.
What happens when a meeting breaks down?
It collapses due to failure or disagreement. | Fracasa o se interrumpe por desacuerdo.
What does it mean to carry out a plan?
To execute or perform a task or plan. | Ejecutar o llevar a cabo un plan.
What do we mean by come up with an idea?
To invent or produce a new idea or solution. | Inventar o proponer una nueva idea.
Why do people set up new systems?
To establish or configure something new. | Establecer o implementar un sistema.
What does it mean to look into a problem?
To investigate or examine something carefully. | Investigar o analizar un problema.
What happens when something turns out well?
It ends or results in a certain way, often surprisingly. | Resulta de una forma específica (usualmente inesperada).
What does it mean to bring about change?
To cause something to happen. | Provocar o generar un cambio.
What do we mean when we point out an issue?
To identify or highlight something important. | Señalar o remarcar un punto relevante.
What happens when we run into a problem?
To encounter unexpectedly. | Encontrarse con un problema de forma imprevista.
What does it mean to make up a story?
To invent something, often a lie or excuse. | Inventar (una historia o excusa).
What do you do when you back up your data?
To make a copy for safety. | Hacer una copia de seguridad.
What happens when you cut off communication?
To stop or interrupt completely. | Cortar o interrumpir abruptamente.
What does it mean to go over something?
To review or examine in detail. | Revisar en detalle.
What do we mean by look for alternatives?
To search or seek options or possibilities. | Buscar opciones.
What does it mean to get across your point?
To communicate clearly and effectively. | Lograr transmitir un mensaje claramente.
What happens when people fall behind schedule?
To not keep up with progress or deadlines. | Quedarse atrasado respecto al cronograma.
Why do teams follow up on actions?
To check or continue monitoring after initial work. | Dar seguimiento a una acción previa.
What does it mean to take over a task?
To assume control or responsibility. | Asumir el control o la responsabilidad de algo.
What happens when an idea catches on?
It becomes popular or widely accepted. | Se vuelve popular o aceptado.
What do we mean by break into a market?
To enter a market forcefully or for the first time. | Ingresar a un mercado nuevo o difícil.
What does it mean to put off a decision?
To postpone or delay something. | Posponer una decisión.
Why do people figure out solutions?
To understand or solve something. | Resolver o entender un problema.
What happens when things work out?
They develop in a good or successful way. | Salen bien o se resuelven exitosamente.
