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phrasal-verb
vet out
etwas gründlich untersuchen, um schwache Optionen zu entfernen
Meaning
to examine something thoroughly to remove weak options
Example
We **vet out** risky proposals before they reach the board.
idiom
viral content
Inhalte, die sich schnell im Internet verbreiten, meist über soziale Medien.
Meaning
Content that spreads rapidly across the internet, usually through social media.
Example
The video went **viral** after being shared on Facebook.
idiom
virus of doubt
ein Gefühl der Unsicherheit, das sich schnell ausbreitet
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
idiom
visionary leader
ein Führer mit einer klaren Vision für die Zukunft
Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a **visionary leader** for his innovative ideas.
idiom
vote down
etwas ablehnen, indem man dagegen stimmt
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
phrasal-verb
vote down a proposal
einen Vorschlag oder eine Bitte ablehnen, indem man dagegen stimmt
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
phrasal-verb
vote for
jemanden oder etwas in einer Wahl wählen
Meaning
to choose someone or something in an election
Example
Everyone should **vote for** candidates who value honesty.
phrasal-verb
vote in
jemanden durch Abstimmung für eine Position wählen
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.
phrasal-verb
vote out
jemanden aus dem Amt entfernen, indem man gegen ihn stimmt
Meaning
to remove someone from office by voting against them
Example
Citizens **voted out** the corrupt officials in the last election.
phrasal-verb
vote through
ein Gesetz oder einen Vorschlag durch Abstimmung offiziell genehmigen
Meaning
to officially approve a law or proposal by voting
Example
Parliament **voted through** the education reform bill yesterday.
phrasal-verb
vote through reform
eine Änderung offiziell durch Abstimmung genehmigen
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
idiom
vote with one’s feet
Missbilligung zeigen, indem man geht oder nicht teilnimmt
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
idiom
wait and see
geduldig sein, bis etwas klar wird
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
phrasal-verb
wait around
an einem Ort bleiben und nichts tun, während man auf etwas wartet
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
phrasal-verb
wait for
die Lieferung einer Bestellung erwarten
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
idiom
Wait for the dust to settle
Warten Sie, bis die Situation klar oder ruhig wird.
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
idiom
wait in the wings
bereit sein, die Verantwortung zu übernehmen oder einzugreifen, wenn nötig
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
phrasal-verb
wait on
auf etwas warten, bevor man handelt; davon abhängen
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
phrasal-verb
wait out
warten, bis etwas Unangenehmes endet
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
phrasal-verb
wait up
wach bleiben, bis jemand ankommt
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
phrasal-verb
wait your turn
geduldig sein und andere nicht unterbrechen
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
phrasal-verb
wake early
früh am Morgen aufstehen; den Tag früh beginnen
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up
aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up politically
sich der politischen Probleme bewusst werden und anfangen, sich darum zu kümmern
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.