Slowka 05

Have you wrapped up Jenny's present yet?

All right, Chris, we're going to have to wrap it up there.

She's always been completely wrapped up in her children.

She could wrap her father around her little finger.

You can't wrap (up) your children in cotton wool forever.

He's a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist where cooking is concerned - he doesn't allow any modern gadgets in the kitchen.

My country has been stricken by war for the past five years.; emergency aid for famine-stricken countries

If someone insults you, don't retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.

retaliation - noun

The court struck down the law on the grounds that it was unconstitutional.

She is the favourite to strike gold in the 400 metres hurdles.

She struck a match and lit another cigarette.; He bent and struck a match on the sole of his boot.

Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.

The first person to strike oil in the US was Edwin Laurentine Drake.

Do you think the government should try to strike a deal with the terrorists?

She may be 67, but she can still strike a sexy pose. Bainbridge struck the pose of a fearless sea captain.

When was the first pound coin struck? A special medal has been struck to celebrate the end of the war.

When the troops had exhausted food and firewood, they struck their tents and moved on.

Lightning conductors protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes.

a sudden, short military attack, especially one by aircraft or missiles:

One strike against him as a candidate is his perceived lack of charisma.

We have recruited younger members to the board in an effort to strike a balance between popular appeal and innovative experimentation.

shoes with rubber soles

verb - to put a new sole on a shoe

lemon sole Dover sole

She struck out at the royal family in her famous TV interview.

strike out on your own: She finally struck out on her own, setting up a news blog with a friend. Next year I’m hoping to strike out and find a job where I could make some money.

"How did you do at the auction?" "We really struck out – there wasn’t anything worth getting."

She struck up a relationship with an artist soon after she arrived in Paris.

The band struck up a medley of Cole Porter tunes.

a medley of popular tunes The menu described the dessert as "a medley of exotic fruits".

Yesterday I ignored an old woman who asked me for money in the street, and it's been on my conscience ever since.

Easy access to a skilled workforce weighed heavily with us when we chose a site for the new factory.

Only when we have weighed all the factors involved can we decide when would be the best time to start.

The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks.

The world is now producing large food surpluses.

Fortunately the company's bank account is currently in surplus.

This year the budget will be in surplus.

The government has projected a budget surplus of £7 billion by April.

The company have said 3,000 managers are surplus to requirements.

There has been a surge in house prices recently.

A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead.

She felt a wave of resentment surging (up) inside her.

The crowd surged onto the field after the game ended.

The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.; There’s been a resurgence of criticism of the president.

a process in which something starts to grow, develop, or become successful again

Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music.

We're staging a revival of a 1950s play.; a revival of Pinter’s 1960 play

The production is a modern staging of the fairy tale "Cinderella".

The agreement provides for the staging of three concerts each year for three years. He loves the razzamatazz that surrounds the staging of the US Open.

Bangalore is a comfortable staging area for several South India tours.

Hong Kong is often used as a staging post on flights from Melbourne to London.

The new car was launched with great razzmatazz: champagne, food, free gifts, and dancers.

An upsurge of/in violence in the district has been linked to increased unemployment.

a sharp upturn in the economy

Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.

I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.

The number of refugees overwhelmed the relief agencies in the area.

He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd. fig. While she was distracted, I seized the opportunity to take a cookie.

The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages. Political instability helped the army to seize power. Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station.

Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin.; seize assets/property

I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness.

The government has threatened to seize any business that does not sell goods at the advertised price.

seize a challenge/opportunity A Malaysian tycoon seized the chance to bid for the company, and won. By having a contract already prepared, you may be able to seize the initiative in negotiations.

seize control/power Disgruntled shareholders tried to oust the board and seize control of the company. In finance, telecoms, media, and technology, there is thought to be a rare opportunity to seize global market share.

The president was ousted (from power) in a military coup in January 1987.; The school board voted to oust the school superintendent.

She was appointed superintendent of schools in Tacoma, Washington.

someone in charge of a government department or official activity or process, who makes sure that rules and laws are obeyed - superintendent of sth assistant/associate/deputy superintendent a state/school/building superintendent

Ask the superintendent to check the boiler – we’re not getting any hot water.

The players were disgruntled with the umpire.

Starmers has been chosen to umpire the next cricket test match.

Who’s going to umpire the game tonight?

In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge.; The judge was constantly overruling the objections of the prosecution.

to use greater authority to change a decision that has already been made - A federal appeals court in Washington has overruled the decision of the lower court.

The legislature voted to override the presidential veto.; Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me.

The common good, he argued, overrode minority interests.

The heating system has a manual override.; He overrode the autopilot when he realized it was malfunctioning.

The vote fell short of the majority needed for an override of the Governor's veto.

There is a $20 penalty for passengers who travel without a ticket or override.

The pills are designed to override your body's own hormones.

You will earn a monthly overriding commission on the volume produced by this entire group.

a computer/equipment/system(s) malfunction

Immigration issues have been seized on by conservative politicians.

The story was seized on by the tabloid press, who printed it under huge headlines.

The washing machine totally seized up on Thursday. The traffic had seized up for miles because of the roadworks.