Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
work toward equality
hacer esfuerzos para lograr la equidad y las oportunidades iguales
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
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work toward excellence
hacer esfuerzos consistentes para lograr altos estándares
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
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work toward goals
hacer esfuerzos para lograr objetivos
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
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work toward harmony
hacer esfuerzos para mantener la paz y el entendimiento entre las naciones
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
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work toward improvement
hacer esfuerzos para mejorar o lograr progreso
Meaning
to make efforts to become better or achieve progress
Example
Everyone in the team is **working toward improvement** this quarter.
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work toward mastery
practicar y mejorar hasta convertirse en muy hábil
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
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work toward peace
hacer esfuerzos para lograr armonía y estabilidad entre las naciones
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve harmony and stability among nations
Example
International leaders continue to **work toward peace** in conflict zones.
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work toward understanding
hacer un esfuerzo para empatizar y ver la perspectiva de otra persona
Meaning
to make an effort to empathize and see another person’s perspective
Example
Both sides should **work toward understanding** rather than arguing.
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work towards
hacer esfuerzos para lograr un objetivo particular
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
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work towards improvement
hacer esfuerzos para lograr avances o mejores resultados
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
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work under
trabajar bajo presión o condiciones adversas
Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can **work under** extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
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work up to
prepararse gradualmente para algo difícil
Meaning
to gradually prepare for something difficult
Example
She’s **working up to** asking for a promotion.
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work with
cooperar o colaborar con alguien
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy **working with** this creative team.
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work within
trabajar dentro de límites específicos
Meaning
to operate while staying under specific limits or constraints
Example
The team must **work within** the given budget.
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wrap around
resumir o concluir al revisar las ideas principales
Meaning
to summarize or conclude by revisiting main ideas
Example
Let’s **wrap around** our discussion by revisiting the key points.
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wrap the day up
terminar las tareas y cerrar la jornada laboral
Meaning
to finish tasks and close out the workday
Example
I **wrap the day up** by reviewing tomorrow's top three priorities.
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wrap up the project
terminar o completar algo
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
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write back
responder a la queja o mensaje de alguien
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
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write in
enviar una queja o una opinión por escrito
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
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write in about
contactar con una organización por escrito sobre algo
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
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write out
escribir algo en su forma completa
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
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write to
enviar una carta o mensaje para expresar gratitud o apreciación
Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to **write to** my old professor to thank him for his support.
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write up
preparar un informe detallado por escrito
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
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yearn for
sentir un profundo anhelo o deseo por algo perdido o extrañado
Meaning
to feel a deep emotional longing or desire for something lost or missed
Example
He still **yearns for** the life he could have had.