100 Collocations for Cambridge C1 Advanced

hectic schedule

a very busy timetable

fulfilling career

a career that brings satisfaction

delegating tasks

assigning work to others

meticulously plan

plan with great attention to detail

exceed expectations

perform better than expected

fast-paced environment

quick and demanding workplace

resign voluntarily

leave a job by choice

professional misconduct

unethical behavior at work

seek promotion

try to get a higher position

effectively manage

control or direct well

underlying condition

a medical issue that contributes to others

robust immune system

strong body defenses

carefully monitor

observe attentively

highly contagious

easily spreadable

recover gradually

get better slowly over time

maintain well-being

keep in good health

devastating diagnosis

very upsetting medical result

strict regimen

disciplined routine

contract a virus

become infected

acutely aware (of symptoms)

very conscious

scenic route

a path with beautiful views

travel extensively

go to many places

scheduled departure

planned time to leave

highly recommended

strongly advised or praised

luxury accommodation

very comfortable lodging

travel light

take little luggage

authentic experience

real and traditional encounter

frequent traveler

someone who travels often

safely navigate

move through safely

completely booked

no spaces available

rigorous curriculum

challenging academic program

critically evaluate

analyze carefully and deeply

intellectually stimulating

mentally exciting or challenging

actively participate

take part enthusiastically

academic credentials

qualifications from education

enroll in a course

register for a class

effectively revise

study in a productive way

consistently perform

always do well

top-tier university

high-ranking institution

educational reform

changes in the education system

severely polluted

extremely dirty or contaminated

renewable resources

natural materials that replenish

environmentally sustainable

not harmful to nature long-term

drastically reduce

cut significantly

impose regulations

enforce rules

pose a threat

be dangerous

ecological disaster

natural catastrophe affecting ecosystems

actively campaign

take part in a movement

raise awareness

make people more informed

carbon-neutral policy

no net carbon emissions

seamless integration

smooth combination

technologically advanced

high-tech

instantly download

get quickly

regularly update

frequently refresh

secure connection

safe network

artificial intelligence

machine-based reasoning

revolutionize communication

drastically change interaction

user-generated content

material created by users

widely adopted

used broadly

digitally transformed

changed by technology

emotionally distant

not close emotionally

mutually beneficial

good for both sides

genuinely care

truly show concern

rebuild trust

restore confidence

navigate conflict

deal with disagreements

meaningful connection

important relationship

closely bonded

strongly connected

maintain boundaries

keep personal limits

open communication

honest exchange

feel alienated

feel isolated or excluded

seriously offend

commit a grave crime

strict enforcement

rigid application of rules

criminal proceedings

legal process against an accused

wrongfully accused

blamed without cause

harsh penalty

severe punishment

plead guilty

admit guilt in court

legally binding

enforceable by law

high-profile case

widely publicized trial

morally justified

ethically acceptable

actively investigate

examine thoroughly

substantial income

large earnings

financially independent

not needing support

significantly invest

put in a large amount of money

accumulate wealth

grow your savings

drastically cut costs

reduce spending sharply

reliable source of income

consistent earnings

economic downturn

decline in the economy

fiscally responsible

careful with money

budget wisely

plan spending carefully

generate revenue

bring in money

profound sadness

deep sorrow

overwhelming joy

extreme happiness

visibly upset

clearly distressed

deeply regret

strongly wish something hadn't happened

highly sensitive

easily affected emotionally

gradually recover

get better emotionally over time

calmly respond

react without agitation

utterly devastated

completely broken emotionally

suppress emotions

hold back feelings

tearfully admit

confess while crying