What We Will Look Like in The Future Flashcards
Transformed by
verb
To be deeply changed by something / someone
That business was really transformed by her.
Tokyo will be transformed by the Olympics.
Loom over
verb
Something unpleasant happening soon
The threat of bankruptcy looms over their business.
My next exam is looming over me.
With each passing moment
phrase
As time passes by
I am getting older with each passing moment.
Their economy is declining with each passing moment.
Multiply
verb
Increase in number
Coronavirus cases are multiplying quickly.
This is how you can multiply your chances of success.
Brave new world
idiom
A future world
We are entering the brave new world of A.I.
Welcome to the brave new world of remote work.
Governed by
verb
To be ruled / controlled by something / someone
This country is governed by elected officials.
The universe is governed by the laws of physics.
Outstrip
verb
Overtake
Persol will soon outstrip its competitors.
Demand is outstripping supply.
Linear
adjective
Progressing in single steps
Society does not always progress in a linear fashion.
She has a very linear business plan.