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.
burst of energy
She felt a sudden ____ after the coffee.
rustic charm
The village still has a certain ____.
unpaid overtime
Many employees are expected to do ____.
waste of space
The broken machine was a complete ____.
banish wrinkles
The cream claims to ____.
chair a committee
The senior member agreed to ____ on the new policy.
the latest scores
Fans can check ____ online.
toxic waste
The site was contaminated with ____.
abortive attempt
The rebels made an ____ that ended in failure.
shut down a computer
Remember to ____ at the end of the day.
celebrity endorsement
The product gained from a ____.
source of funding
The project still needs a reliable ____.
unexplored wilderness
The area remains a vast ____.
give a straight answer
He refused to ____.
confined space
The rescue team worked in a very ____.
satisfy the requirements
All applicants must ____ before applying.
fine (of)
There were only a ____ minor errors.
opportunity arises
Great ideas often appear when an ____.
rail network
The country has an extensive ____.
heavy workload
The team complained about the ____.
take the time to
It is important to ____ explain the rules.
root cause
The report identified the ____ of the failure.
proclaim a victory
The general decided to ____.
complexity deal with the complexity
The report failed to ____ of the situation.
amazing chain of events
The story describes an ____ that changed history.
faceless bureaucrats
The public complained about ____ making decisions.
foul language
The teacher warned the class against using ____.
traffic tails back
The queue ____ for several miles.
fundamentally similar
Despite appearances the two systems are ____.
step-by-step approach
The guide offers a ____ to learning.
use satnav
Most drivers now prefer to ____ when travelling.
take up a lot of space
The equipment seems to ____ in the small office.
work up an appetite
The long walk helped ____.
core subject
Mathematics remains a ____ in the national curriculum.
look your age
With good skincare you can still ____.
source of fun
The old games console was a great ____ for the children.
offshore wind farm
The new ____ will generate clean energy.
vacant parking space
There was only one ____ left.
take a seat
Please ____ while you wait.
source of funding
The project still needs a reliable ____.
personality traits
The test analyses different ____.
instantly recall
She could ____ every detail of the event.
state an aim
The leader began by ____ for the coming year.
leading authority
He is a ____ on ancient languages.
dirty tricks
The campaign was accused of using ____.
residential dwellings
The area consists mainly of ____.
short of space
The office is rather ____ at the moment.
place an order
The customer decided to ____ online.
source of amusement
The old photos were a great ____.
channel of communication
The internet is now the main ____.