promise etc
121definite — def|i|nite S3 [ˈdefınıt, ˈdefənıt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: definitus, past participle of definire; DEFINE] 1.) clearly known, seen, or stated = ↑clear ▪ It s impossible for me to give you a definite answer. ▪ We need to record… …
122renege — re|nege [rıˈni:g, rıˈneıg US rıˈnıg, rıˈni:g] v [Date: 1500 1600; : Medieval Latin; Origin: renegare; RENEGADE] [i]formal renege on an agreement/deal/promise etc to not do something you have promised or agreed to do = ↑go back on ▪ The fighters… …
123shall — W1S3 [ʃəl strong ʃæl] modal v negative short form shan t [: Old English; Origin: sceal] 1.) shall I/we...? spoken used to make a suggestion, or ask a question that you want the other person to decide about ▪ Shall I open the window? ▪ Shall we… …
124define — /dI faIn/ verb (T) 1 to describe something correctly and thoroughly: the ability to define clients needs | define sth clearly/precisely: The powers of the President are clearly defined in the Constitution. 2 to explain exactly the meaning of a… …
125shall — /SFl/; strong modal verb negative short form shan t 1 I/we shall used to express what you will do in the future: We shall be away next week. | I shall have finished it by Friday. 2 shall I/we? BrE used to make a suggestion, or ask a question that …
126hold out — phrasal verb Word forms hold out : present tense I/you/we/they hold out he/she/it holds out present participle holding out past tense held out past participle held out 1) [transitive] to hold something where someone else can reach it Gail held… …
127recede — /rəˈsid / (say ruh seed) verb (i) (receded, receding) 1. to go or move back, to or towards a more distant point. 2. to become more distant. 3. to slope backwards: a receding chin. 4. to draw back or withdraw from a position taken in a matter, or… …
128violation — /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/ (say vuyuh layshuhn) noun 1. the act of violating. 2. the state of being violated. 3. a breach, infringement, or transgression, as of a law, promise, etc. 4. desecration. 5. ravishment or rape. 6. Obsolete the act of treating with… …
