22.3.2. gy. A1C2 (példák)

initiative noun /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ 1 kezdeményezés [C]

a new government initiative to reduce crime

The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.

initiative noun /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ 2 kezdeményezőkészség [U]

We need someone who can work on their own initiative.

I shouldn't always have to tell you what to do - use your initiative.

She showed a lot of initiative.

launch noun /lɔːntʃ/ [C] 1 elindítás (tevékenységé/terméké/szolgáltatásé/stb.)

The launch of their new campaign began today with a press conference.

How much champagne will we need for the launch?

Illness prevented her attending the launch party for her latest novel.

start noun /stɑːt/ 1 kezdet; kezdés [C usually no plural]

We were doubtful about the product's usefulness from the start.

They announced the start of a new commercial venture.

The weather was good at the start of the week.

The event got off to a shaky/poor start with the stage lights failing in the first few minutes.

OK exclamation /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ also: okay (informal) 3 oké, kezdődhet, kezdhetjük

OK then, if you're ready we'll start.

Okay, let's go.

Phrasal verbs:

burst into sth /bɜːst/ 2 fakad vmire, kitör vmiben (nevetésben, sírásban/dalban stb.); hirtelen rákezd vmire

She put the phone down and burst into tears.

The children gathered on the stage suddenly burst into song.

burst out /bɜːst/ 2 rákezd vmire; kitör belőle vmi (pl. nevetés, sírás)

He took one look at the hat she was wearing and burst out laughing.

come on /kʌm/ működni kezd, működésbe lép; kezd kialakulni vmi

The heating comes on at six in the morning.

I've got a cold coming on.

get down to sth /get/ hozzálát vmihez

Before we get down to business, I'd like to thank you all for coming today.

go ahead /gəʊ/ 1 nekilát vminek, elkezd vmit; elkezdődik, megkezdődik

We now have permission to go ahead with the project.

The vote will go ahead today as planned.