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bring up to date
Meaning: To provide the latest information or updates about something.
Example: The manager brought the team up to date on the company’s new policies.
come about
Meaning: To happen or occur, often unexpectedly.
Example: The opportunity to travel came about when her company opened a new branch abroad.
full to capacity
Meaning: Completely filled, with no space left.
Example: The stadium was full to capacity during the championship final.
commissioned
IPA: /kəˈmɪʃ.ənd/ (US & UK)
Meaning: Formally ordered or authorized, especially for construction or creation.
Meaning: Formally ordered or authorized, especially for construction or creation.
Example: The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the mayor.
nucleus
IPA: /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ (US), /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ (UK)
Meaning: The central or most important part of something around which other parts develop.
Meaning: The central or most important part of something around which other parts develop.
Example: The small research team formed the nucleus of the new department.
planning permission
IPA: /ˈplæn.ɪŋ pɚˌmɪʃ.ən/ (US), /ˈplæn.ɪŋ pəˌmɪʃ.ən/ (UK)
Meaning: Official approval from local authorities to build or alter structures.
Meaning: Official approval from local authorities to build or alter structures.
Example: They applied for planning permission to extend their house.
catering facilities
IPA: /ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ fəˈsɪl.ə.tiz/ (US), /ˈkeɪ.tər.ɪŋ fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz/ (UK)
Meaning: Equipment and services provided for preparing and serving food.
Meaning: Equipment and services provided for preparing and serving food.
Example: The hotel upgraded its catering facilities to host large conferences.
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Cambridge 16 Listening Test 2 - Section 2
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