Phrasal Verbs & Work Topics

temporary

Definition:
Lasting for a short time only.

Context gap:
She has a t________ job until September.

Common collocations:
• a temporary contract — временный контракт

Translation:
temporary — временный

training

Definition:
The process of learning the skills needed for a job.

Context gap:
The company gives new staff t______.

Common collocations:
• on-the-job training — обучение на рабочем месте

Translation:
training — обучение, подготовка

gambling

Definition:
Playing games of chance for money.

Context gap:
G_______ can lead to serious debts.

Common collocations:
• online gambling — азартные игры онлайн
• a gambling addiction — игровая зависимость

Translation:
gambling — азартные игры

project on sth

Definition:
A piece of study or work on a particular topic.

Context gap:
We did a p______ o_ climate change.

Common collocations:
• do a project on — сделать проект по теме

Translation:
project on sth — проект на тему

probability

Definition:
How likely it is that something will happen.

Context gap:
The p__________ of rain tomorrow is very high.

Common collocations:
• the probability of / that — вероятность

Translation:
probability — вероятность

set up

Definition:
To start a business or an organisation.

Context gap:
They s__ u_ their own company in 2019.

Common collocations:
• set up a business / a company — основать бизнес / компанию

Translation:
set up — основывать, создавать

fill in

Definition:
To write information in a form.

Context gap:
Please f___ i_ this form and return it to reception.

Common collocations:
• fill in a form / questionnaire — заполнить форму / анкету

Translation:
fill in — заполнять

turn sb down

Definition:
To refuse an offer, request or application.

Context gap:
The bank t_____ me d___ for a loan.

Common collocations:
• turn down an offer / a job — отказаться от предложения / работы

Translation:
turn sb down — отказывать кому-либо

keep at

Definition:
To continue working hard on something difficult.

Context gap:
It is not easy, but k___ a_ it and you'll improve.

Common collocations:
• keep at it — не бросать, продолжать упорно

Translation:
keep at — упорно продолжать

put sb off

Definition:
To make someone not want to do something; also, to delay an event.

Context gap:
The long hours p__ me o__ the job.

Common collocations:
• put sb off doing sth — отбить охоту делать что-либо
• put off a meeting — отложить встречу

Translation:
put sb off — отпугнуть, отбить охоту; отложить

take over

Definition:
To get control of a business or a job from someone.

Context gap:
He will t___ o___ the family business next year.

Common collocations:
• a takeover — поглощение

Translation:
take over — принимать на себя, брать под контроль

work on

Definition:
To spend time trying to improve or complete something.

Context gap:
I'm w______ o_ my writing skills.

Translation:
work on — работать над

keep up with

Definition:
To stay at the same level or speed as someone or something.

Context gap:
It's hard to k___ u_ w___ new technology.

Common collocations:
• keep up with the news / changes — быть в курсе новостей / изменений

Translation:
keep up with — не отставать от

get ahead

Definition:
To become more successful than other people.

Context gap:
To g__ a____ in your career, you need good qualifications.

Common collocations:
• get ahead in life / at work — преуспеть в жизни / на работе

Translation:
get ahead — преуспеть, добиться успеха

take into account

Definition:
To consider something when making a decision.

Context gap:
The manager must t___ i___ a______ everyone's opinion.

Translation:
take into account — учитывать

address an issue

Definition:
To start to deal with a problem or question.

Context gap:
We need to a______ this i____ quickly.

Common collocations:
• address a problem / concern — заняться проблемой / вопросом

Translation:
address an issue — решать проблему, заняться вопросом

carry on

Definition:
To continue doing something.

Context gap:
Despite the difficulties, she c_____ o_ working.

Common collocations:
• carry on doing sth — продолжать делать что-либо

Translation:
carry on — продолжать

teamwork

Definition:
The ability of a group to work well together.

Context gap:
Good t_______ is essential in a hospital.

Translation:
teamwork — командная работа

outlook on

Definition:
A person's general attitude or way of thinking about something.

Context gap:
She has a positive o______ o_ life.

Common collocations:
• a positive / bright outlook — позитивный / светлый взгляд

Translation:
outlook on — взгляд на, отношение к

high expectations

Definition:
Strong beliefs that someone will do well or something will be good.

Context gap:
Parents often have h___ e____________ of their children.

Common collocations:
• live up to expectations — оправдать ожидания

Translation:
high expectations — высокие ожидания

seek

Definition:
To try to find or get something (formal).

Context gap:
Many graduates s___ work abroad.

Common collocations:
• seek advice / help / employment — искать совета / помощи / работы

Translation:
seek — искать, добиваться

to be of utmost importance

Definition:
To be extremely important.

Context gap:
Safety is of u_____ i__________ in construction.

Translation:
to be of utmost importance — иметь первостепенное значение

social interaction

Definition:
Communication and activity between people.

Context gap:
Remote work reduces s_____ i__________.

Common collocations:
• face-to-face interaction — личное общение

Translation:
social interaction — социальное взаимодействие

emerge

Definition:
To appear or become known; to come out of a place or situation.

Context gap:
New industries e_____ as technology develops.

Common collocations:
• emerging markets / trends — развивающиеся рынки / тенденции

Translation:
emerge — появляться, возникать