This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Science & Technology. 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.
think laterally
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will think laterally.
respond to an emergency
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will respond to an emergency.
disseminate information
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will disseminate information.
glimmer of light
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the glimmer of light.
set the wheels in motion
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will set the wheels in motion.
deliriously happy
At a laboratory briefing, the researchers were deliriously happy.
item of information
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the item of information.
find happiness
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will find happiness.
eager anticipation
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the eager anticipation.
amazing degree of accuracy
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the amazing degree of accuracy.
high-definition TV
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the high-definition TV.
push back the frontiers
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will push back the frontiers.
approve a plan
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will approve a plan.
cutting-edge design
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the cutting-edge design.
snippet of information
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the snippet of information.
substantial reward
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the substantial reward.
state of confusion
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the state of confusion.
harness technology
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will harness technology.
engineering works
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the engineering works.
rich source
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the rich source.
profound admiration
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the profound admiration.
get remote access to their email
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will get remote access to their email.
ensure data integrity
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will ensure data integrity.
greatly appreciate
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will greatly appreciate.
present findings
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will present findings.
halt production
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will halt production.
channel of communication
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the channel of communication.
flat-screen TV
At a laboratory briefing, the research report featured the flat-screen TV.
install equipment
The engineers installed equipment at the new research centre.
deploy an algorithm
In a laboratory briefing, the research team will deploy an algorithm.