(v) (C2)
- to imagine something (imagine)
- to invent an idea or a plan
conceivable
conceivably
unconceivable
overwhelm: quá tải
The office staff are currently being inundated with late messages regarding home time arrangements for your children.
to become unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or annoying situation
We were caught in a heavy storm.
Sorry, I’m late – I got caught in traffic.
She got caught up in a clash between protesters and police.
We do appreciate that emergencies happen, or you may get caught in traffic and if this is the case, please be assured your child will be brought to reception to wait safely for you.
synonyms and related words:
To be in, or to get into a difficult situation: run out of the road, suffer, undergo...
1. to be in very bad condition so that parts are breaking off
My car is falling apart
2. to have so many problems that it is no longer possible to exist or function
Their marriage finally fell apart.
The deal fell apart when we failed to agree on a price.
Mr Gorbachev agreed to talk to me about the moment the world changed: the day the Soviet superpower fell apart.
The national coalition fell apart five weeks ago.
syms: break down, dissolve, disband, lose cohesion, disperse; break up, crumble, disintegrate, fall to bits, go to seed, come apart at the seams, break into pieces, go or come to pieces, shatter.
1. trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems
2. A fight or argument
3. An action which is not worth the difficulty involved
Removing a software from your Mac is a lot less of a hassle than cleaning your office or garage.