Unit 7: On the Move

Front

availability (n)

Back

the fact that something can be used or reached

She is studying the impact local companies have on availability in the region.

Front

bottom line (n phrase)

Back

the total amount of money a company has made or lost over a time

We need to cut expenses to improve the bottom line.

Front

commute (n)

Back

the daily journey you make between your home and place of work or school

His daily commute takes him through three different towns.

Front

to commute (v)

Back

travel to a place, typically to work

She commutes two hours each day from the suburbs to downtown.

Front

commuter (n.)

Back

Front

cramped (adj)

Back

not big enough for the number of people or things in it

The cabin was small and cramped, with barely enough room to stretch.

Front

delay (n)

Back

when you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen

The project faced a delay due to missing approvals.

Front

to delay (v.)

Back

to cause something to happen later than planned

Poor weather delayed the flight by several hours.

Front

fit in (v)

Back

to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by them

She struggled to fit in with the new team at work.

Front

misfit (n.)

Back

a person whose behavior or appearance is different from the norm and is considered odd or out of place

The new student felt like a misfit among the well-organized club members.