Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
clean out cache
eliminar archivos temporales de un sistema para liberar espacio
Meaning
to remove temporary files from a system to free up space
Example
You should **clean out cache** to make your browser faster.
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clean up
eliminar la suciedad o contaminación de un lugar; hacer que algo esté más limpio
Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
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clean up after
eliminar los desechos o el desorden dejado por personas o animales
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
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clean up shared docs
ordenar archivos comunes para que todos puedan usarlos fácilmente
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
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clean up well
lucir bien después de vestirse o arreglarse
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
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clear out
deshacerse de cosas innecesarias para sentirse mentalmente refrescado
Meaning
to get rid of unnecessary things to feel mentally refreshed
Example
I like to **clear out** my desk when I'm feeling stressed.
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clear the air with
resolver la tensión mediante una conversación honesta con alguien
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
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clear things up with
resolver confusión o desacuerdo con alguien
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
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clear your mind
despejar la mente; quitar los pensamientos distractores y relajarse mentalmente
Meaning
to remove distracting thoughts and relax mentally
Example
Go for a walk to **clear your mind** after a long day.
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click away
salir rápidamente de una página web peligrosa o sospechosa
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
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click on
presionar un botón del ratón para seleccionar algo
Meaning
to press a button on the mouse to select something
Example
Just **click on** the link to open the website.
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click with
sentir una conexión inmediata o comprensión con alguien
Meaning
to immediately feel a connection or understanding with someone
Example
We instantly **clicked with** each other at the party.
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climb back
recuperar una posición anterior después de perderla
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.
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climb toward
hacer progreso constante hacia una posición o meta más alta
Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
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climb toward success
hacer progreso constante hacia el logro del éxito
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
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climb up
moverse hacia arriba usando las manos y los pies
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
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climb up the ladder
moverse a una posición más alta en una empresa u organización
Meaning
to move to a higher position in a company or organization
Example
She worked hard for years to **climb up the ladder** in her company.
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climb up to
lograr una posición más alta o un nivel de éxito
Meaning
to achieve a higher position or level of success
Example
He worked hard to **climb up to** the top position in the company.
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cling to power
intentar mantener el control o la autoridad
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
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clock in
registrar la hora en la que comienzas a trabajar
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
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clock out
registrar la hora en la que terminas de trabajar
Meaning
to record the time when you finish work
Example
I always **clock out** before I shut down my computer.
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clock out for
terminar tu turno de trabajo para hacer algo específico
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
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close a deal
cerrar un trato
Meaning
to successfully reach an agreement or finalize a business transaction
Example
Our company managed to **close a deal** with a top European distributor.
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close development gaps
reducir las desigualdades entre las regiones desarrolladas y en desarrollo
Meaning
to reduce inequalities between developed and developing regions
Example
Efforts are underway to **close development gaps** between nations.