This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Technology & Digital. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
valuable source
The library remains a ____ of knowledge.
flat-screen TV
Most households now own a modern ____.
good computer skills
The job requires ____.
spot an error
The proofreader managed to ____ immediately.
get the hang of
It took a while but she finally began to ____ the new software.
air quality
City residents worry about declining ____.
cramped conditions
The prisoners complained about the ____.
solar heating
The house uses ____ to reduce energy bills.
keep your eyes peeled
You need to ____ for the turning.
glimmer of light
A faint ____ appeared at the end of the tunnel.
enter into an agreement
The companies decided to ____ on the joint venture.
raise your voice
There is no need to ____ during the discussion.
heavy workload
The team complained about the ____.
make a stand against
The community decided to ____ the new development.
small amount
The recipe requires only a ____ of salt.
get the sack
He was afraid he might ____ after the mistake.
strong language
The teacher warned the class against using ____.
systems crash
Heavy usage caused the computer ____ during peak hours.
source of entertainment
The internet provides an endless ____.
give notice
The tenant decided to ____ before moving out.
prime-time television
The show airs during ____.
detailed account
He provided a ____ of everything that had happened during the incident.
keep someone on their toes
The new rules will ____.
bad language
The teacher warned the class against using ____.
appear in court
The defendant will have to ____ next month.
high-definition TV
Most households now own a ____.
drive a bargain
She managed to ____ with the car dealer.
online banking
Most customers now prefer ____ for convenience.
probe a crime
Forensic experts were called in to ____.
weighty tome
The library contains many ____ on the subject.
make a complaint
She had to ____ about the noise.
remain unchanged
The situation is likely to ____ for some time.
fundamentally different
The two approaches are ____ in almost every way.
take delight in
She seems to ____ teasing her brother.
meet the entry requirements
All applicants must ____.
dawn breaks
The hikers waited until ____ before setting off.
hand in your resignation
She decided to ____ after the disagreement.
compare favourably with
The new model seems to ____ its main rival.
next-day delivery
The shop offers ____ for online orders.
an uncertain
The future remains ____.
by remote control
The toy car is operated ____.
congestion charge
The city introduced a ____ to reduce traffic.
cordial relations
The two countries maintain ____ despite past tensions.
distant echo
There was a faint ____ of the original melody.
practical value
The invention has real ____.
fail miserably
The plan seemed to ____.
natural highlights
She decided to add some ____ to her hair.
disseminate information
The organisation aims to ____ widely.
provide a rationale
The report failed to ____ for the decision.
wireless hotspot
The café offers a free ____.