Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
step up production
aumentar la producción manufacturera para satisfacer la demanda de exportación
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
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step up productivity
aumentar el nivel de producción o rendimiento
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
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step up to
tomar responsabilidad o iniciativa; enfrentar un desafío
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
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step up to challenges
enfrentar situaciones difíciles con coraje y esfuerzo
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.
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step up with
proporcionar liderazgo o recursos cuando sea necesario
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
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stick around for
quedarse cerca o permanecer presente, usualmente para pasar más tiempo juntos
Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
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stick at
seguir haciendo algo con determinación incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
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stick by
seguir apoyando a alguien incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to continue to support someone even when it is difficult
Example
Good friends **stick by** each other during hard times.
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stick it out
seguir adelante con algo difícil hasta el final
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
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stick out
ser notable o diferente; continuar haciendo algo difícil
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
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stick to
seguir o apoyar una posición o argumento particular
Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She **stuck to** her point despite the criticism.
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stick to a plan
seguir un plan estrictamente sin rendirse
Meaning
to follow a plan strictly without giving up
Example
If you **stick to a plan**, you’ll achieve your goals faster.
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stick to goals
mantenerse comprometido con los objetivos educativos o personales
Meaning
to remain committed to educational or personal objectives
Example
To achieve success, you must **stick to goals** no matter how hard it gets.
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stick to the point
mantenerse enfocado en el tema principal durante una discusión
Meaning
to stay focused on the main topic during a discussion
Example
The moderator asked everyone to **stick to the point** during the debate.
phrasal-verb
stick to your goals
permanecer comprometido con tus planes y objetivos
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
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stick to your word
cumplir tus promesas y hacer lo que dices
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
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stick up for
defender o apoyar la opinión o el derecho de alguien
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
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stick with good habits
seguir con buenos hábitos
Meaning
to continue following positive routines or behaviors
Example
It’s important to **stick with good habits** even when you’re busy.
phrasal-verb
stick with your goals
mantenerse comprometido con tus objetivos
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
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stimulate demand
animar a las personas a comprar más productos o servicios
Meaning
to encourage people to buy more goods or services
Example
The government reduced taxes to **stimulate demand** in the economy.
phrasal-verb
stir up
causar que la actividad o la energía aumenten
Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have **stirred up** economic growth in rural areas.
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stir up demand
aumentar o estimular la demanda del consumidor
Meaning
to increase or stimulate consumer demand
Example
Lower interest rates can **stir up demand** for housing and cars.
phrasal-verb
stir up trouble
provocar conflictos o disturbios
Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
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stock up on
comprar o coleccionar una gran cantidad de comida para usar en el futuro
Meaning
to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
Example
We **stocked up on** vegetables for the week.