Vocabulary Insight 3

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

in a direction away from an enclosed or hidden space

Smoke poured out from the chimney.

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

Users should check the privacy settings to opt out of data collection by the mobile application.

to choose to participate in something, typically by actively indicating one's willingness or consent to do so

During the registration process, you have the option to opt in for email notifications.

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

to emerge as a particular outcome

The party turned out to be more fun than we thought.

to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction

As the fire alarm sounded, everyone had to clear out of the building immediately.

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight.

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

He called the emergency services out immediately.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

She will hand out the pamphlets to the attendees before the seminar.

to produce something quickly and in large quantities, often with a focus on quantity over quality

The factory churns out thousands of smartphones every day.

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable.

to distribute something among a group of individuals

The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season.

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

They are trying to find out who won the award last night.

to draw a line through a word or words to show that they should be removed or ignored

The editor asked the writer to cross out unnecessary sentences to improve the clarity of the article.

to start a journey

They set out on their road trip as soon as the sun rose.

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Over the years, he has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps from all over the world.

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

Through years of hard work and dedication, she was able to amass a considerable fortune in real estate investments.

the feeling of being happy or comfortable in a specific situation or group

Finding a sense of belonging in a new city can take time, but joining local clubs and groups helps build connections.

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

She threw the empty can into the recycling bin.

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

The desk was covered in clutter from unfinished work.

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Getting rid of noise enhances the quality of your audio and makes it sound more pleasing to the ears.

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

The children made a heap of toys in the corner of the room.

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

He cleaned out the garage and found old junk that he hadn’t used in years.

the fact of owning or having something

The company's possession of the patents ensured their exclusive rights to the technology.

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space.

to get to your planned destination

The beach can only be reached by boat.

to organize items by putting them into different groups based on their characteristics or other criteria

She sorted the laundry into different piles based on color and fabric type before washing them.

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

He accidentally spilled his coffee when he bumped into the table.

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.