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put on hold
Meaning: To postpone or delay something temporarily.
Example: The company put on hold its expansion plans until the economy improved.
for the time being
Meaning: For now; temporarily, until circumstances change.
Example: We’ll stay in this apartment for the time being until we find a house.
chain up
Meaning: To fasten something securely with a chain.
Example: He chained up his bike outside the library.
give some thought
Meaning: To consider or reflect on something carefully.
Example: She gave some thought to changing her career path.
pothole
IPA: /ˈpɑːt.hoʊl/ (US), /ˈpɒt.həʊl/ (UK)
Meaning: A deep hole in a road surface caused by wear or weather damage.
Meaning: A deep hole in a road surface caused by wear or weather damage.
Example: The car swerved to avoid a large pothole in the street.
level crossing
IPA: /ˈlev.əl ˈkrɑː.sɪŋ/ (US), /ˈlev.əl ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/ (UK)
Meaning: A place where a railway line and a road cross at the same level.
Meaning: A place where a railway line and a road cross at the same level.
Example: The train blocked the level crossing for several minutes.
pavilion
IPA: /pəˈvɪl.jən/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A light building or structure used for sports, recreation, or shelter.
Meaning: A light building or structure used for sports, recreation, or shelter.
Example: The cricket team gathered in the pavilion after the match.
notice board
IPA: /ˈnoʊ.t̬ɪs bɔːrd/ (US), /ˈnəʊ.tɪs bɔːd/ (UK)
Meaning: A board for displaying public announcements or information.
Meaning: A board for displaying public announcements or information.
Example: The notice board displayed upcoming community events.
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