Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
align efforts toward
dirigir el trabajo en equipo y las acciones hacia un objetivo común
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
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align policies with
hacer que las políticas sean consistentes con las de otro país u organización
Meaning
to make policies consistent with those of another country or organization
Example
Member states **aligned policies with** international trade standards.
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align with
estar de acuerdo o apoyar los objetivos o principios de otros
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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allocate to
asignar o distribuir recursos a una tarea o persona específica
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
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allow for
considerar posibles factores al planificar algo
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
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allow time for
asegurarse de que tengas suficiente tiempo para hacer algo en el futuro
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
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ally with
unirse con alguien para una causa o beneficio compartido
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
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analyze what went wrong
examinar cuidadosamente las razones detrás del fracaso
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
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apologize for
decir perdón por algo que hiciste
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
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apologize sincerely
disculparse sinceramente
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
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apologize to
decir lo siento a alguien por algo que hiciste
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
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appeal against
solicitar formalmente un cambio en una decisión judicial
Meaning
to formally ask for a change in a court decision
Example
The defendant plans to **appeal against** the verdict.
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appeal to
pedir ayuda a alguien de manera seria o formal
Meaning
to ask someone earnestly or formally for help
Example
The charity **appealed to** the public for donations.
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apply for
hacer una solicitud formal para un trabajo o puesto
Meaning
to make a formal request for a job or position
Example
She decided to **apply for** the marketing manager position at the new company.
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apply learning to
utilizar lo que has aprendido en una nueva situación
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
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appreciate for
reconocer el valor de alguien o algo
Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
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argue over
tener un desacuerdo o pelear sobre algo
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight about something
Example
They often **argue over** project deadlines in the office.
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argue with
no estar de acuerdo o pelear verbalmente con alguien
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
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ask about
solicitar información o aclaración sobre algo
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
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ask around about
preguntar a varias personas por información sobre algo
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
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ask for
solicitar algo
Meaning
to request something
Example
You should **ask for** help if you can’t finish the task.
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ask for forgiveness
pedir perdón
Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
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ask out
invitar a alguien a ir a algún lugar contigo, especialmente a una cita
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
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ask over
invitar a alguien a tu casa, a menudo para hablar o disculparse
Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He **asked her over** to say sorry for what happened.