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Common Verbs — Lesson 68

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circumvent

ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent

Surround so as to force to give up — hackers often try to circumvent security systems.

The company found a way to circumvent the new regulations.

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circumvented

ˌsɝkəmˈventɪd

Surround so as to force to give up — he circumvented the problem by taking a different route.

The company circumvented the regulations by setting up a subsidiary abroad.

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circumventing

ˌsɜːrkəmˈventɪŋ

Surround so as to force to give up — the company found ways to circumvent the regulations.

The company found ways to circumvent the regulations.

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civilize

ˈsɪvəlaɪz

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment — the Romans tried to civilize the tribes they conquered.

The Romans tried to civilize the tribes they conquered.

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civilized

ˈsɪvəlaɪzd

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment — a civilized person would never behave that way.

We live in a civilized society where people respect each other.

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clamped

klæmpt

Fasten or fix with a clamp — he clamped the two pieces of wood together.

He clamped the two pieces of wood together.

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clamping

ˈklæmpɪŋ

Fasten or fix with a clamp — the clamping force needs to be increased for this material.

The clamping force needs to be increased for this material.

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clanged

klæŋd

Make a loud noise — the prison gate clanged shut behind him.

The church bell clanged loudly through the empty streets.

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clanging

ˈklæŋɪŋ

Make a loud noise — the gate kept clanging shut whenever the wind blew.

The church bells were clanging loudly in the morning.

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clanked

klæŋkt

Make a clank — the robot's arm clanked as it moved.

The chains clanked against the ground.

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clanking

ˈklæŋkɪŋ

Make a clank — she was awakened by the clanking of metal pipes in the night.

We could hear the clanking of the chains as the prisoner was led away.

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clapped

klæpt

Put quickly or forcibly — he clapped his friend on the back as a greeting.

The audience clapped after the amazing performance.

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