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contemporary dance, art, literature
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(of time) pass or go by: weeks elapsed before anyone was charged with the attack
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an instantaneous response/reply/reaction
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temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists: an interim solution, an interim government
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a temporary failure: a lapse of concentration, lapse of judgment, a memory lapse
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having existed for a long time: a long-standing agreement
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not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
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My library books are a week overdue. The baby is two weeks overdue
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The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish
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o make something happen: The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
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for the present time but likely to change: a provisional government These dates are only provisional
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He has a short attention/concentration span; an average lifespan of 70 years
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a period of time: I lived in Cairo for a spell. She had a brief spell as captain of the team
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He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service
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happening after something else: The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from politics
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happening at the best possible moment: a timely reminder
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to happen or appear unexpectedly: Her name keeps cropping up in conversation
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to start doing something suddenly and energetically, often without stopping to think: When he saw the children fighting, he just dived in to sort it out.
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Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.
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to begin: What time does the game kick off
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to start working or studying hard: You're going to have to really knuckle down (to your work) if you want to pass your final exams
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to stop using or doing something: You'd better lay off alcohol for a while.
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1. We don't know what lies ahead. 2. You graduate today, and an exciting future lies ahead of you
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I have to make up for Monday, beacuse I left earlier
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to start or continue doing something in a determined way, although it is difficult: Most of the delegates said they wanted to press ahead with the talks.
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to start an activity with a particular aim: They set out to discover a cure for cancer.
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having too much to do: I am totally snowed under at school
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take on new responsibilities
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Can you lend me some money to tide me over till the weekend? 2. Have another piece of cake. It'll tide you over till supper.
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That's the spot where Sara and I used to while away the hours between lectures
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When he goes on holiday, it takes him the first couple of days just to wind down
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