This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Change, Cause & Effect. 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.
undergo a transformation
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will undergo a transformation.
exchange pleasantries
Before the meeting, the two managers exchanged pleasantries.
have a change of heart
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will have a change of heart.
contributing factor
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the contributing factor.
remain unchanged
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will remain unchanged.
pending the results
The student’s place on the course remained provisional pending the results.
withstand the impact
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will withstand the impact.
strongly influence
Public opinion can strongly influence the final decision.
show an upward trend
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will show an upward trend.
catastrophic results
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the catastrophic results.
life is turned upside-down
After the diagnosis, the patient’s life is turned upside-down.
slight decrease
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the slight decrease.
trigger a chain reaction
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will trigger a chain reaction.
change beyond recognition
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change beyond recognition.
let the employee out of their sight
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will let the employee out of their sight.
modest improvement
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the modest improvement.
it would make a change
Taking the train to work would make a change from driving every day.
exacerbate underlying problems
The delay could exacerbate underlying problems in the supply chain.
change imperceptibly
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change imperceptibly.
near completion
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the near completion.
dire consequences
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the dire consequences.
substantial decrease
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the substantial decrease.
implement a change
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will implement a change.
fundamental change
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the fundamental change.
adapt to changing circumstances
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will adapt to changing circumstances.
strongly influenced
In a change-management meeting, the situation was strongly influenced.
change fundamentally
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will change fundamentally.
exchange rates fluctuate
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will exchange rates fluctuate.
increase dramatically
In a change-management meeting, the organisation will increase dramatically.
modest increase
At a change-management meeting, the change report featured the modest increase.