Doing things 2
28 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| knock | to hit a door to get attention; also to hit something by accident | Knock before you come in. |
| lay | to put something down carefully; also (a bird) to produce eggs | Lay the baby on the bed. |
| lock | to close something with a key | Did you lock the door? |
| to send something by post or email | I'll mail you the photos. | |
| mash | to crush food into a soft mass | Mash the potatoes with butter. |
| pin | to fix something with a small sharp piece of metal | Pin the notice to the board. |
| place | to put something somewhere carefully | Place the cups on the tray. |
| plant | to put a seed or plant in the ground to grow | We planted trees in the garden. |
| press | to push something firmly | Press the button. |
| rap | to hit something quickly; also to perform rap music | She rapped on the door. |
| release | to let someone go free; also to make a film or song available | The prisoner was released. |
| rest | to relax or sleep | Rest for a few minutes. |
| riddle | to make many holes in something (be riddled with); also to fill with something bad | The wall was riddled with bullets. |
| search | to look carefully for something | We searched everywhere for the keys. |
| seize | to take something quickly and firmly; also to take by force | He seized my arm. |
| soil | to make something dirty | The baby soiled his clothes. |
| stick | to fix something with glue; also to push something sharp into something | Stick the stamp on the envelope. |
| strike | to hit; also to stop working as a protest | Lightning can strike twice. |
| surround | to be all around something | Trees surround the house. |
| tape | to fix something with sticky tape; also to record | Tape the poster to the wall. |
| tie | to join or fix something with string or rope | Tie your shoelaces. |
| toss | to throw something lightly | Toss me the ball. |
| touch | to put your hand on something | Don't touch the paint. |
| uncover | to find something hidden; also to remove a cover | The journalist uncovered the truth. |
| undo | to open something tied or fastened; also to cancel an action | Undo your seat belt. |
| unpack | to take things out of a bag or box | I haven't unpacked my suitcase yet. |
| wax | to put wax on a surface; also to remove hair with wax | He waxed his car. |
| wrap | to cover something in paper or cloth | I wrapped the present. |