Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
set up a coalition
formar una alianza entre partidos o grupos con fines políticos
Meaning
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes
Example
Opposition leaders worked together to **set up a coalition** government.
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set up a committee
establecer un grupo para discutir o gestionar un asunto
Meaning
to establish a group to discuss or manage an issue
Example
Parliament **set up a committee** to investigate the allegations.
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set up a meeting
organizar una reunión o cita
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
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set up a subsidiary
establecer una empresa más pequeña controlada por una más grande
Meaning
to establish a smaller company controlled by a larger one
Example
They decided to **set up a subsidiary** in Singapore to handle regional operations.
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set up dialogue
establecer comunicación formal o informal entre naciones
Meaning
to establish formal or informal communication between nations
Example
The leaders agreed to **set up dialogue** to discuss trade issues.
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set up for
preparar o arreglar algo para un evento
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
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set up for shipping
preparar bienes para que estén listos para enviarse
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
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set up trade ties with
establecer relaciones comerciales con otro país
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
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set upon
atacar a alguien de repente
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
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set your heart on
estar muy decidido a conseguir o lograr algo
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
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set your mind on
decidir lograr algo y enfocarse en ello
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
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set your mind to
centrar toda tu atención y esfuerzo en lograr algo
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
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set yourself apart
hacer que te hagas diferente o sobresaliente de los demás
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
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settle down
casarse o comenzar una relación estable
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
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settle for
aceptar algo que no es perfecto porque no hay una mejor opción
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
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settle in for
ponerse cómodo porque algo tomará un tiempo
Meaning
to get comfortable because something will take a while
Example
We **settled in for** a long night of studying at the library.
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settle into
adaptarse a un lugar o rutina nueva
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or routine
Example
After a few months, she finally **settled into** her new role as manager.
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settle into peace
alcanzar un estado de calma y equilibrio interior
Meaning
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
Example
After journaling, I finally **settled into peace**.
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settle on
elegir algo después de considerar otras opciones
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
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settle over
relajarse y dejar ir la tensión o el estrés emocional
Meaning
to relax and let go of tension or emotional stress
Example
After a long day, I like to sit quietly and **settle over** my thoughts.
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settle upon
decidir algo después de considerar diferentes opciones
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
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settle within
encontrar paz o calma dentro de ti mismo
Meaning
to find peace or calm inside yourself
Example
She practices mindfulness to **settle within** after a busy day.
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shade in concepts
agregar tono o detalle a los dibujos de ideas
Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers **shade in concepts** to show light and depth in the sketch.
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shadow a teammate
observar a un compañero de cerca para aprender
Meaning
to observe a colleague closely to learn
Example
Interns **shadow a teammate** during client demos for practice.