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WORD ORIGINpart1
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1200-1300 Old French, Latin parsEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Part of the research program involved interviewing teenagers in inner-city areas.
- Part One ends with the death of the hero's father.
- All our replacement parts are guaranteed, if you have your car serviced with us each year.
- Check inside the box to see if all the parts are there.
- Did you understand the part about switching the modem speed?
- I'll sing the bass part if you want.
- I've finished the first part of my thesis.
- Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', adapted for radio in six parts
- Malaria is still common in many parts of Africa.
- Mix one part milk with two parts flour and stir.
- Organizing the party was easy, the hardest part was getting my parents to agree to it.
- She spent the early part of her life in Barcelona.
- The part of Cyrano was played by Gerard Depardieu.
- The director has given us until tomorrow to learn our parts.
- This is the widest part of the river.
- What part of Russia are you from?
- When you have filled in the form, keep the top part and send the other part to the bank.
- Where does this part go?
- Which part of your job do you enjoy most?
- A quarter of all 16-18 year olds are now taking part in these schemes.
- And if later some one disposes of a record in some other way no part of the royalty can be recovered.
- But people in these parts name their children after their favorite stock-car racer, and they're proud to tell you so.
- Gradually you should be able to phase out the tangible reinforcers when tantrums are no longer a major part of her repertoire.
- Isetan, however, said the filing was part of a dispute over control of real estate in three key markets.
- Morales' murder is part of a wave of killings since Figueroa took office.
- Most have a core of solid businesses that ensure that at least parts of the firm are making serious money.
- Sentimental attachment to some geographic part of the world is not part of the system.
THESAURUS
something that together with other things forms a whole: · It looks like part of a car engine.· The best part of the movie was the end.· The hardest part is getting started.
especially British English informal a small part of something: · Some bits of the book are really funny.· I didn’t read the bottom bit.
one of several different parts that you join together to make something: · One of the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle was missing.· The furniture comes in several pieces.
a part of a machine or process: · The company supplies engine components for trucks.· Education is a major component in a child’s growth and development.
a part of something that is clearly different and separate from other parts: · The test is divided into two sections.· the reference section of the library· the string section of the orchestra
one of the numbered parts that a book is divided into: · The opening chapter of the book sets the scene.
one of the parts that a film or play is divided into: · Some scenes had to be cut because they were too violent.· act 1, scene 2 of the play
a part of a story on the television or the radio, which is told in separate parts: · I missed last week’s episode.
Longman Language Activatora part of an object/substance/area · When you have filled in the form, keep the top part and send the other part to the bank.· All our replacement parts are guaranteed, if you have your car serviced with us each year.part of · What part of Russia are you from?· This is the widest part of the river.· Malaria is still common in many parts of Africa.
especially British, spoken a small part of an object or area: · 'Would you like a slice of cake?' 'I'll just have a little bit, please.'bit of: · the bit of the garden where the fruit trees are· I found some bits of glass in my sandwich.
one of several different parts that must be joined together to make something: · a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzlein pieces (=as separate pieces): · The equipment had to be taken apart and transported in pieces.
one of the separate parts of a machine or a system, that is necessary to make the machine or system work: · The factory makes aircraft engine components.· All the components should be tested before they are assembled.component of: · Gaining confidence is a major component of developing leadership skills.
one of the types of food that are used to make a dish or a meal: · Weigh all the ingredients before you start.· a list of ingredients· The main ingredients can be prepared and frozen in advance.ingredient for: · Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries and other Asian dishes.
formal one of the chemical substances that something is made of: · Scientists have to break the compound down into its constituents in order to analyze it.constituent of: · Magnesium and sodium are the main constituents of salt.
a part of something larger, especially a part that is different from the other parts - used especially in a technical context: · Fuel is carried in the lower portion of the rocket.portion of: · Surgeons have had to remove portions of his stomach and intestine.· The research suggests we only use a small portion of our brains at any one time.
a part of something that is clearly different and separate from the other parts: section of: · The final section of this chapter will deal with recent developments.· First class seats are in the front section of the plane.· The disease spread through the poorer sections of the city.
a part of something such as a fruit, insect etc that is naturally divided, or a part of something that has been divided into separate, roughly equal parts: · Decorate the cake with orange segments.· An ant's body is divided into three distinct segments.segment of: · Each sales team targets its efforts at a particular segment of the general population.
part of a total amount or number a part of an amount or number - use this when you are comparing the part with the whole amount or number: proportion of: · What proportion of your income do you spend on food?high/large etc proportion: · The new jobs would largely be unskilled and a high proportion would be in inner city areas.· A significant proportion of the elderly are dependent on the basic state pension.small/tiny proportion: · We get a small proportion of our funding from the government.
a small part of an amount or number, especially a very small part: fraction of: · Employees' salaries are just a fraction of the total cost of the project.· Faxes are expensive, when you consider you can send emails at a fraction of the cost (=for very much less money).small/tiny fraction: · a problem that affects only a small fraction of the total population
a part of an amount or number that can be measured and shown exactly compared to the total: percentage of: · What percentage of our students passed the exam?· The percentage of pensioners living below the poverty line has increased by 15% in the last four years.high/large percentage: · A high percentage of the coffee they produce goes to the US.small percentage: · Only a small percentage of African American employees were considered for promotion.
part of a story/book/film/play etc · Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', adapted for radio in six partspart of · I've finished the first part of my thesis.part about · Did you understand the part about switching the modem speed?Part One/Part 2 etc (=one of the main parts that a book, TV story etc is divided into) · Part One ends with the death of the hero's father.
British spoken a small part of a story or film: · My favourite bit is when they try to escape.bit of: · Some bits of the book are actually quite funny.
a part of a story on radio or television that is told in separate parts, usually weekly: · That was one of the best episodes - I wish I'd got it on tape.· Brad Pitt made a guest appearance on last week's episode.· Ernie directed all 12 of the half-hour episodes for television. episode of: · I've never even seen an episode of Star Trek.
British /installment American part of a story that is told in several parts printed regularly in a magazine or newspaper over a period of time: · Oliver Stone was in Thailand shooting the final instalment in his Vietnam trilogy, Heaven And Earth.weekly/monthly instalments: · Dickens wrote his novels in weekly instalments for a magazine.instalment of: · We are proud to present the second instalment of our fantastic six-part competition to win a Renault Clio.
one of the parts that a book is divided into: · These matters are dealt with in Chapters 8 & 9.· 'Have you finished "Lord of the Rings" yet?' 'I'm on the last chapter.'
one of the smaller parts of a play or film in which the same characters appear or the events happen in the same place: · The sex scenes between Depardieu and Brochet are sensitively filmed.· The ghost appears in Act 2, Scene 1.opening/closing scene (=the first or the last scene): · The opening scene of the movie features the gangsters discussing their next heist.
a part taken from something such as a book or a speech in order to show its most important points or to show what the whole of it is like: · In the following extract, Jones presents the arguments in favour of nuclear power.extract from: · The book contains previously unpublished material, including extracts from diaries, letters and taped interviews.
a short part taken from a film, book, speech, piece of music etc: excerpt from: · I'd like to read out a short excerpt from the poem.· The following excerpt is from one of my students' essays.· He played some excerpts from Grieg's piano concerto.
a short part of a film or other recording that is taken and used in another film or in a television programme: · The police have released a video clip of the attack. · The new software makes it possible to cut and paste sound or video clips from one application to another.clip from: · I saw a clip from the new Michael Douglas movie on TV last night.
part of an organization a shop, office, or bank in a particular area that is part of a larger organization: · Our store has branches all over the country.· I'm sorry, we can't change foreign currency. We're only a small branch, you see.branch of: · You can deposit money at any branch of the Northwest Pacific Bank.
a department of a large organization, such as a company, school, or hospital, is a part of it that is responsible for a particular kind of work: · Our department deals mainly with exports.· Which department do you work in?Sales/Accounts/Planning etc Department (=in a company or large organization): · Melissa is in charge of the Marketing Department.Art/History/Science etc Department (=in a school or university): · She works in the Humanities departmentthe Department of Science/English/Trade etc (=in a school or university, or other large organization, especially a government): · the Department of Trade and Industry· the Department of Experimental Psychology
a large part of an organization, especially a company, which often includes several smaller parts: · The sales and advertising departments are both part of the marketing division.· I work in the administration division as a mail mover.division of: · the Japanese division of American Express
a part of an organization, especially a part of a company or a political group, that is responsible for a special area of its work: · The party's Young Conservatives section is growing fast.· The tutor asked the brass section to play their piece again.section of: · We had to go to the 'late payments' section of the Financial Aid office.
a part of an area of economic activity, such as industry or trade: manufacturing/business/retail etc sector: · The growth in the number of home computers has boosted the electronics sector.· The new sales tax caused problems for the retail sector (=the shops and stores that sell goods to the public).public sector (=organizations that the government owns): · The main source of work here is public sector employment.private/independent sector (=organizations that the government does not own): · Private sector pay increases were again above the rate of inflation.
a part of a political party or a similar organization that has different ideas from the rest of the party, or is involved in different activities: right/left wing: · The racist right wing staged their biggest demonstration yet in the main square. political/military wing: · The Tamil Tigers have had a political wing since 1976, but never registered it as a legal party. wing of: · They were members of the Marxist wing of the Socialist Party.
informal: the financial/business/marketing etc side a particular part of an organization's activity: · I'm in charge of production, and Martha takes care of the financial side.
one of the parts of a process · Organizing the party was easy, the hardest part was getting my parents to agree to it.part of · Which part of your job do you enjoy most?· She spent the early part of her life in Barcelona.· Part of the research program involved interviewing teenagers in inner-city areas.
British spoken a part of an activity, plan, or job: · Alan did the easy bit -- it was me who did all the hard work!bit of: · I'll probably do a bit of gardening this weekend.
one of several parts of a long process, which happen one after another: · Dan has never gone through a rebellious stage.stage of: · Many women feel depressed during the early stages of pregnancy.stage in: · We saw a video showing the second stage in the development of a human embryo.at this stage (=now): · At this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to say who will win.reach/be at/get to the stage (=to be at a particular part of a process): · We reached the stage where we'd given up any hopes of seeing our daughter alive.· 'How's your dissertation coming on?' 'I'm at the writing-up stage.'
one of the parts of a process that you have to do or deal with in order to go on to the next one: · The next step will be to make the pasta sauce.· The first step towards achieving peace in the region will be to elect a government that represents all the people.one step at a time (=used to say that you should deal with one part of a process thoroughly before worrying about the next one): · The doctors say I'll make a full recovery, but I'm going to have to take it one step at a time.
a separate part in the development or growth of something: · I'd like to discuss the production phase at this morning's meeting.phase in: · There are three phases in the lifecycle of a butterfly.initial/primary/first phase (=the first part): · The initial phase of the project should take about three months.final/last phase (=the last part): · As the war enters its final phase, the UN will probably consider lifting sanctions.
part of a situation/subject/someone's character one of the many parts of a situation or subject, which can each be considered separately: · The inspectors will examine health and safety aspects at the plant.aspect of: · Chris is dealing with the commercial aspects of this ambitious project.· The country was on the brink of war, and fear and uncertainty permeated every aspect of daily life.
one part of a situation or someone's character - use this especially when you are comparing one part with another: · Weiskopf was a talented and successful man, but he did have a cruel side.side of: · I'd like to move away from the theory now, to concentrate on the practical side of engineering.the negative/positive/lighter/funny side: · You are enthusiastic, but on the negative side, you can be impatient and critical.· Try to see the funny side of the situation.· the lighter side of the conference, as seen by our political cartoonist
a part of a situation that makes you look at the situation in a particular way: · The arrival of the South African team has brought a new dimension to the competition.dimension of: · The political dimensions of the incident are clear.· a revival of interest in the spiritual and moral dimensions of lifethe human dimension (=making you think of people's feelings, rather than things): · The new art gallery is impressive, but I felt the human dimension had been lost.
one of the parts or features of a situation, each of which has a different effect or importance: · There are one or two factors we haven't considered yet.· The issue of abortion rights is obviously not the only factor affecting the female vote.· Traders said several factors contributed to Nasdaq's weakness.factor in: · The most important factor in professional sport is psychology.· His formal education was a less significant factor in his upbringing than practical experience.
one of the separate parts of something such as a person's character, a system or process, or a piece of writing: · The planning proposals have three main elements.element of: · There's always been an element of competition between me and my brother.element in: · Instead of a single plot, there are several elements in the story.· We've reached the stage where public image is the most important element in the Presidency.key element (=most important element): · I see helping the community as one of the key elements of my work.
a part of something that is different in some way from the rest of it: · Are there any special features about the way Ireland trains its teachers?feature of: · Federalism remains a very important feature of American politics.· One of the features of auto-immune diseases is that they are often genetically similar.
to be a part of something · Falling over is part of the process of learning to ski.· It is part of the doctor's job to give advice on emotional problems.· Restrictions on foreign trade are part of the state's economic and legal system.
to be one of the things that together make up something larger or more important: · Group discussion forms a major part of classwork.· The company forms part of the United Holdings group.· These three books form part of a series on religion in the modern world.
an inherent fact, problem, quality etc is one that is a natural part of an activity or situation and cannot be separated from it: · Money is unfortunately an inherent part of politics.inherent in: · Surgical procedures have many risks inherent in them.· the uncertainties that are inherent in the research and development process
the person that an actor pretends to be in a play, film etc · Jed is one of most likeable characters in the play.central/main character · Carmen Maura plays the passionate, beautiful Pepa, the central character of director Pedro Almodovar's movie.
the job of acting as a particular character in a play or film: · She knew she wanted the part as soon as she read the movie script.play the part/role of: · She played the part of the Wicked Stepmother in 'Snow White'.
the first part of a story, book, film etc · Schoolchildren are taught that stories should have a beginning, a middle and an end.the beginning of something · The beginning of the movie is very violent.· The author tells us who the killer is at the very beginning of the novel.
the point where a film, book, story etc begins: · I tried to read 'Tristram Shandy' but I couldn't get past the start.the start of something: · Not much happens at the start of the film -- don't worry if you're late.· Speakers often give an overview at the start of a lecture and a summary at the end.
the first part of a piece of writing that has several parts, especially parts that can be studied separately: · Children will enjoy this movie, though they may be confused during the first part.the first part of something: · The first part of this textbook deals with mechanics.· Please turn to the first part of the report, which relates to safety matters.
the first words or phrases of a book or play which are very important because they tell you about the scene, the characters, and the writer's ideas: · After a slow dream-like opening, the play explodes into life.the opening of: · The opening of Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House' describes a thick London fog.
the best part of something also the best bit British informal the best part of something such as an occasion, event etc: · The best part of the movie is the ending.· What was the best part of your vacation?
the best and most exciting part of something such as a journey, a film, or a period of time: · When I was young, Christmas was the highlight of the year.· We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be the highlight of our trip.
the best part of something, or the best moment of something: · The two days we spent in Granada were the high point of our trip.· Winning the 1994 World Championship was probably the high point of his career.
the best and most impressive part of something that someone has made, especially a meal: · And now for my pièce de résistance -- wild mushrooms cooked in red wine.
a part of the body · The cancer may have spread to other parts of her body.· More heat is lost through the head than through any other part of the body.· Each exercise is designed to build up muscles in a different part of your body.
someone's body , not including the head, legs, or arms: · Mr Price's long body and short arms and legs gave him a rather strange appearance.· The black widow spider has red-orange markings on its body.· Baby monkeys cling to their mothers' bodies until they are old enough to start climbing by themselves.
the main part of a person's body, but not including the head, arms, or legs: · Kevin liked to walk around the house in nothing but a pair of jeans, showing off his muscular torso.· The search led to the discovery of a headless torso in the woods.
formal an arm or a leg: · When babies are born they have very little control over their limbs.· Hundreds of children have lost limbs after stepping on mines.· The calf stood up slowly, with trembling limbs and took its first, uncertain steps.
a part of a body, for example the heart or lungs, that does a particular job: · The liver is an extremely complex organ.· This diagram shows the position of the main organs of speech.vital organs (=the most important organs such as the heart): · Her vital organs are intact and she has a good chance of recovery.
to be one of the causes of something if something plays a part in something, it is one of several things that makes it happen or be successful: · Many cases of breast cancer have genetic causes, but environmental substances may also play a part.play a part in: · It is not yet known if weather conditions played a part in the accident.· The genius of the two designers has played a big part in the company's recent success.
if something contributes to a situation or event, it is one of the things that make it happen: · An increase in the price of drugs has contributed to the rising cost of medical care.· It is thought that the pilot's negligence may have contributed to the disaster.
formal: contributory cause/factor one of several causes of something that happens, but not the main cause: · Malnutrition was considered to have been a contributory cause of death.· Alcohol is a contributory factor in at least 50% of the violent crimes reported.
one part of someone's character something such as an ability or a way of behaving that is part of someone's character: · Besides intelligence and charm, Bella had some less desirable qualities.· The essential quality of a good parent is patience.· Among his other endearing qualities, Ralph was an exceedingly patient man.
a part of someone's character, especially a part that is thought by other people to be good and useful: · The attribute that people found most attractive in Sharon was her optimism.· Hope is one of mankind's most enduring and rewarding attributes.· He had all the attributes of a great leader: charisma, energy, discipline, and resourcefulness.
someone's characteristics are the qualities that are typical of them and which make them easy to recognize: · All great leaders share certain characteristics which must be seen as the key to their success.· Ralph can be very mean sometimes. It's one of his less endearing characteristics.
one type of feeling or behaviour that is particularly noticeable in a person or group of people: · It's a human trait to joke about subjects that make us uncomfortable.family trait (=a trait shared by members of a family): · Pride seems to be one of our family traits.personality trait: · Certain personality traits make people more likely to become victims of violent crime.
: romantic/serious/funny etc side a part of someone's character, especially one that is very different from the rest of their character: · Canning was a very traditional Englishman but he had a surprisingly romantic side to him as well.· Val revealed her wild side at the office party.· After his arrest people realized that there had always been a darker side to his nature.
one part of someone's character, which makes them behave or feel in particular ways: · Part of me loves going to parties but there's another part that prefers staying at home.· There is a part of her that I just don't understand.
a part of someone's character that is quite different from the rest of their character, especially one that makes them behave badly: mean/nasty/violent etc streak: · She had a mean streak that she didn't bother to hide.· The District Attorney argued that Johnson has a violent streak and is a danger to society.
informal a part of someone's character, especially one that you like or dislike: · One of the things I like about Susan is the way she always keeps smiling, even when there are problems.· The nicest thing about Richard is that he doesn't mind being criticized.
good or bad things about someone's character: · Fred was a bad manager but he had his good points.· She always tried to be fair with her students and not just stress their bad points.· When you're dead people don't remember your faults -- only your good points.
a strange or unusual habit or part of someone's character: · Although on the outside he was quiet and shy, Albert had more than his share of quirks.· She took pride in her children's quirks and individuality, and made no effort to try to change them.
you say this when there is something about a person's character that you like or dislike, but you're not sure exactly what it is: · I don't know what it is, but there's something about that man which really irritates me.
to have an effect on the way people think or behave to affect the way someone behaves or thinks: · Don't let him influence you - make up your own mind.· How much does TV advertising really influence what people buy?· The jury's verdict was clearly influenced by their sympathy for the defendant.influence somebody to do something: · The prisoner claims he was influenced by his older friends to carry out the crime.
to have a continuing effect on the way that people think or behave: · His ideas are too complicated to have much real influence.have an influence on: · Clearly, the cost of fuel has an influence on what sort of car someone buys.have a great/important/profound etc influence: · Descartes' ideas have had a profound influence on modern science.
to influence someone when they have not yet definitely decided about something, so that they change their mind: · The court is unlikely to be swayed by those arguments.· Ed's parents never tried to sway him, but they are happy with the decision he's made.be easily swayed: · Insecure people are often easily swayed by flattery.
to be one of the things that has an effect on what someone decides or on what happens: play a part in: · Of course, the pay played some part in my decision to take the job.play a big/major part: · He was to go on to play a major part in the success of the new government.
if something comes into or enters into a decision, it is one of the things that influences you when you decide or choose something - use this especially in negative sentences: · Try not to let your personal feelings enter into the decision.· An applicant's age or sex doesn't come into it - we simply choose the best candidate for the job.
British /color American to influence someone's opinions or decisions, usually in a way that makes them less fair: · Foster's early experiences in Hollywood colored his views of the entire film industry.· How can he make fair and impartial decisions when political loyalties colour his judgement?
to have an important part in something to be important in making important changes or achieving an important success: · The Church has played a leading role in the struggle for human rights.· Von Braun played a leading part in the development of space flights.
to be important in a process, event, or situation, especially by working very hard to achieve something: · The British Prime Minister figured prominently in the peace talks.· The campaign, in which many celebrities figured prominently, was a great success.· She will be remembered as someone who was always prominent in the anti-apartheid movement.
to be the most important person in changing or developing something because you have so much energy and determination: · James is the senior partner in the firm, but it is Peter who is the driving force.be the driving force behind: · Carlsson has been the driving force behind the bank's ambitious expansion plans.
to be important in making something possible, especially because of the things you do to achieve it: · Mary had been instrumental in securing my release from jail.· Women's organizations have been instrumental in promoting women's rights.
when something is true about most situations, people, or events use this to say that something is usually true: · Women generally live longer than men.· In general, jobs for temporary workers are low-paid.· In general, students who get regular exercise do better in school.· Inner-city schools generally achieved lower exam grades than other schools.· Car theft is an increasingly common crime, and in most cases the offender is under 18.
especially spoken use this to introduce a statement about what usually happens or is true: · Generally speaking, bright colors make people feel happier.· As a rule, French wines are more expensive than those from Eastern Europe.
use this to say that something is true about most people, things, or occasions: · I drink sugar-free colas, mostly.· The students here are mostly Swiss and German, but sometimes we get a few Japanese, too.· He mostly writes novels, but he's published a book of poetry too.
especially spoken use this to say that something usually happens: · Our two-year-old is happy most of the time, but he wakes up from his naps in an awful mood.· Most of the time people vote for the party that offers them financial advantages.
use this to say that something is true most of the time but not every time: · By and large, print is easier to read than handwriting.· The candidates that the party selected tended, on the whole, to be middle-aged, male, and white.· Despite their age, the paintings are, on the whole, in very good condition.
especially written use this to say that something is true in most cases: · The cell chemistry of these insects is, for the most part, poorly understood.· Ethnic minorities have struggled to retain their cultural identity, and have for the most part succeeded.
if something tends to happen, it usually happens or is true, but not always: tend to happen/do something: · Young children tend to get sick more often than adults.· What tends to happen is that the poorest families end up in the worst housing.tend to be somebody who/that: · It tends to be the brighter kids who get all the teacher's attention.
most of an amount, group, or thing the largest number of people or things, or the largest part of something: · What most people want is a peaceful life.· Most restaurants open at 7.· Most evenings we just stay in and watch TV.· Most research suggests that health is related to social class.most of: · Most of the people I spoke to were very worried.· Alex spent most of his allowance on books.· I've lived here most of my life, so I know the area pretty well.
· He likes almost all kinds of popular music.· We got nearly all our food from the farm.· The bed occupied nearly all the space in the room.almost all/nearly all of · Nearly all of my clothes are too small now.· Almost all of the world's tropical forests are in developing countries.
more than half of the people or things in a large group: · A poll of Democrats shows that a majority support the President.the/a majority of: · In June the majority of our students will be taking examinations.· They claim their campaign is supported by a majority of residents.the vast/great/overwhelming majority (=far more than half): · The great majority of accidents in the Alps occur while climbers are coming down.· an education policy that will please the vast majority of parents
most of a large amount or number of something: · Throughout the Middle Ages, the bulk of the population lived in the country rather than in towns.· The bulk of the charity's income comes from private donations.
most of a period of time or of a distance, especially when the time or distance is too long: · It was the best part of a mile to the farm.· It'll probably take the best part of a week to sort it out.· I expect the whole procedure to take the better part of a morning.
the biggest part of something valuable or good that is taken by one person, group, or organization, so that others get less: · Sarah only ate a few bites of the dessert, so I got the lion's share.the lion's share of: · Why should the state get the lion's share of people's money?· His company currently has the lion's share of the market.
to be a part of something · The road was partly blocked by a fallen tree.· What he told us was only partly true.· He was educated partly in Glasgow and partly in London.partly because · The accident happened partly because we were having an argument in the car.
if something partially happens, it does not happen completely or does not include all of something: · The house was partially destroyed by the explosion.· The ice had partially melted and there was a pool of water on the table.· The advertising campaign was only partially successful.
: half-eaten/half-finished etc if something is half-eaten, half-finished etc, half of it has been eaten, finished etc: · There was a half-smoked cigarette in the ashtray.· "That's good," he said dully, putting down his half-eaten sandwich.· I found him sitting on his bed, half-dressed.· The houses were half-submerged by the flood water.
use this especially to say that you are only partly sure about something or that you only partly agree with or believe something: · "Who was he hiding from?" "I'm not completely sure."· I'm not entirely convinced that we have enough control over schools as it is.· "So, is everything clear?" "Not entirely."
use this to say that something is partly true but not completely true: · Doing well in exams is to some extent a matter of luck.· To a certain extent it was our own fault that we lost the contract.· His figures were correct - up to a point.
formal partly or in a limited way - used especially in discussions and arguments: · The situation has been improved to a degree in recent months.· Golding's novel is to some degree experimental in style.
formal if something happens in part because of something, it is partly caused by it: · They developed their ideas in part from important work by Paykel.· Although bad management was the major factor, the firm's problems were due in part to a fall-off in demand.
to not take part in something · The President was invited to appear on the program but decided not to take part.· We tried to include Reggie in the conversation, but he didn't participate.not take part/not participate in · Party leaders have said they will not take part in the election.· She said that she didn't participate in the games because her shoulder was sore.
formal to deliberately not take part in something, because you disagree with it or think it is wrong: · They were pacifists and would take no part in the war.· Jen would have no part in forcing Gwen out of her job.· I played no part in leaking the information to the press.
to decide not to take part in a competition, race, discussion etc, which you previously agreed to take part in: · Bower was leading in the polls, but he withdrew when the scandal hit the press.withdraw from: · Clare had to withdraw from the race after injuring her knee.· It will be very sad if Jordan withdraws from politics altogether.
informal to suddenly decide not to take part in something, that has already started or is about to start, especially when this causes problems: · The show was cancelled when the star unexpectedly pulled out.· By the end of the semester about half of the students had dropped out.pull/drop out of: · It's too late to pull out of the agreement now.· Most of the other Democratic candidates had already dropped out of the presidential race.
to decide not to take part in an official system, especially one that has not started yet: · Employees who do not wish to be part of the company's healthcare program can opt out if they want to.opt out of: · The treaty gave Britain the right to opt out of the single European currency system.
to not be involved in any way in something bad or illegal - use this especially when other people think that you were involved: · I'm sure that Tony had nothing to do with the robbery.· Connie had nothing to do with the break-up of my marriage.· The editor pointed out that he had nothing to do with the discredited advertising campaign.
to stop taking part in something that you were actively involved in before: · Lineker was injured and took no further part in the game.· Schmidt's lawyer said that he would take no further part in the trial.
an armchair critic, sportsman, revolutionary etc is someone who does not take part in politics, sport etc but who reads a lot about it or watches it on television, especially someone who thinks they know better than the people doing it and is ready to give them advice: · It's very easy to be an armchair critic but much harder to come up with solutions that will work.· Armchair travellers can now visit the world's most exotic countries via the Internet.· Like most armchair sportsmen, Terry is sure he understands the game better than the referees.
if you stay, sit, or wait on the sidelines when something is happening, you do not take part in it, even though you may want to or should do: · You can't just wait on the sidelines and hope things will improve.· How can we sit on the sidelines when thousands of innocent civilians are being killed.
to take part in an event, activity, discussion etc · She wanted to take part but she was too ill.· The program teaches children about conservation, and about 30 schools are taking part.take part in · Nearly 500 teams took part in the competition.· Police have arrested a number of people who took part in the riot.· She was asked to take part in a TV debate on drugs.take an active/leading part · John has taken an active part in getting artists together for the festival.
to take part in an activity with a small number of other people, often something bad or illegal: · Choosing a school is an important decision, and both parents ought to be involved.be involved in: · At least three politicians are involved in the scandal.· The two men have denied being involved in Troy's kidnapping and murder.· Roughly two-thirds of high school students are involved in volunteer community work.
formal to take part in an activity, especially an organized activity: · There are regular class discussions, but some of the students never participate.· Being a spectator wasn't as enjoyable as participating.participate in: · Over 300 local firms participated in the survey.· Members can participate in any of the trips organized by the club.· Our employees are encouraged to participate in the decision making process.
to take part in some way in an activity or piece of work, especially one which has a useful result or purpose: · Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.· Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.play a part/role in: · Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.· Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.play an active/large/important etc part/role: · Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.· The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.· The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.· Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
to actively take part in the work of an organization such as a political group or church: · He is very active in the church's work with homeless people.· In school I was very active in sports and student government.· Allen, who is still on the board, is no longer active in the day-to-day management of the company.
to actively take part in a group discussion or group activity, especially by giving your opinions and ideas: · When we have class debates we try and get all the kids to contribute.· During the discussions MacDonald seemed to be listening, but he had nothing to contribute.contribute ideas/suggestions etc: · Readers are invited to contribute their opinions on any of the issues discussed here.
to take part in a TV or radio programme: · Forbes appeared on "Meet the Press" to discuss recent political developments.· He has often appeared on the BBC sports programme "A Question of Sport".
formal to be taking part in an activity, a conversation etc, especially one that continues for a long period of time: · The Nationalists have been engaged in a bitter fifteen-year armed struggle for independence.· During dinner I found myself engaged in a long complicated discussion with the doctor's wife.
involving doing or learning about something by taking part in it yourself, rather than just watching, reading about it, or hearing about it from someone else: · The training programs give students practical hands-on experience.· The exhibit includes numerous hands-on activities, including several archaeological dig stations.· Mr Garvey is known as a hands-on manager with an in-depth knowledge of the whole company.
when you do not want to take part in something British /want no part of something American to not want to take part at all in a plan or activity, especially because you disapprove of it: · I want no part in the deal if drugs are involved.· The Foundation's conservative leadership made it clear it wanted no part of anything controversial.
to not want to take part in or be involved with something, especially because you disapprove of it: · "Is Robert going to help?" "No, he wants nothing more to do with it."· A large part of the membership wants nothing to do with the protests and demonstrations.
spoken say this when you do not want to take part in something which has been suggested: · If that's what you're going to do, you can count me out.· Leave me out. I'd be crazy to get involved in something like that.leave me out of it: · You two have to settle it between yourselves - leave me out of it.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1ADJECTIVES/NOUN + part
Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week. The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead. We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge. Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC. a tough area of Chicago I work part-time in a library.
· The school dates from the early part of the nineteenth century.
· In the first part of the book he describes his childhood.
(=the part towards the end of a period of time)· in the later part of the twentieth century
(=the second half rather than the first)· The festival lasts for ten days during the latter part of May.
· We had reached the last part of our journey.
· The worst part was having to work even when it was raining.
· Deciding what you’re going to cook is the easy part.
· Fresh fruit is an important part of our diet.
(=an extremely important and necessary part)· A ceasefire in the region is an essential part of any peace process.
(=a necessary part of the whole thing)· These workshops are an integral part of the course.
· Public transport varied between different parts of the country.
(also every part of something)· He had access to all parts of the factory.
(=the separate parts that form it)· The body is a complex thing with many constituent parts.
· I cut the orange into four equal parts.
phrases· There are wars going on in many parts of the world.
· He sometimes went to visit friends in other parts of the country.
· The cancer may spread to other parts of the body.
· The questionnaire is in two parts: part one asks for your personal details and part two asks for your comments on the course.
Meaning 17verbs· She plays the part of an ageing beauty queen.
· He had a small part in ‘Casino Royale’.
(=agree to play a part that you have been offered)· When I was offered the part of the prince, I decided to take it.
· I was thrilled when I was told I’d got the part.
· Why did they give Sinatra the part?
(=be given a part)· He landed a part in a cop show.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + part· She felt the studio hadn’t given her enough big parts.
· Every time we do a play, the boys get all the good parts.
· Toby had a small part in the film.
(=the most important part)· Taking the lead part of Annie will be 11-year-old Zoe Jones.
(=one in which you have some words to say)· I had hoped to be given a speaking part.
(=a small part in which you do not have any words to say)· She had had walk-on parts in a couple of soap operas.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week.· Our members take an active part in fund-raising.
· Most of the students take an active part in sports.
(also participate in an activity formal)· The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.
The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead.· The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.
· The hotel is part of the MacDonald chain.
· The house is a long way from anywhere and that is part of its charm.
(=move away from each other)· Suddenly the clouds that covered the moon parted.
· Ten schools took part in the competition.
We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. (also take part in a conspiracy)· The jury found that Poindexter was part of a conspiracy to ship arms to Iran.
· Twenty-five countries took part in the contest.
· There are also part-time courses for mature students.
· Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for adult life.
· The cost of the project is the crucial factor.
· I got free accommodation as part of the deal.
(also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.
(=having three/six etc programmes)· It’s a new four-part crime drama starting on Monday night.
Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.
· We now have 110 full-time employees.
· Mike is in full-time employment, but his wife is not working.
· The tourist industry is a crucial part of the country’s overall economic equation.
(=perform there)· The school choir, which has taken part in the festival since 1980, is rehearsing every day.
The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)· She brought him a parting gift.
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.· He had a part-time job at the pet shop.
Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge.· These accusations are part of a plot to discredit him.
· Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
· a part-time post as a university lecturer
(also participate in a process)· We encourage our clients to participate in the process at every stage.
Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.· They took part in various raids, including the bombing of Cologne in 1942.
· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.
(=to be a guest on a show)· They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
· Students are encouraged to take part in a sport of some kind.
· The school has over 100 full-time staff.
a tough area of Chicago· Nurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.
· Learning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.
I work part-time in a library.· In recent years part-time work has become more popular.
· A high percentage of the female staff were part-time workers.
· This part of the world was new to her.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· However, he is likely to feel much more satisfied if he can take an active part in looking after the plants.· I took but little active part in last row and am thus out of the scrape.· In old age she was troubled by deafness and played little active part in her husband's later political career.· All 48 people who took an active part in last night's exercise were given a New Brighton stick of rock.· We shall play an active part in negotiations on Economic and Monetary Union.· We both play active parts in the life of the village.· It may be just a surface for bacteria or may play a more active part in filtration.
· The barn owl and kestrel samples examined here were drawn from widely different parts of their global range.· For example, it could be a jigsaw reading, with different group members having access to different parts.· Building materials for peasant houses varied between different parts of the country.· Chaotic mechanisms would serve to maintain the functional independence of different parts of the nervous system.· This takes time, and calls for contributions from different parts of the Office, as well as elsewhere in Whitehall.· Wholesalers in different parts of the country provide the important connection between the farmer-breeder and restaurants or markets.· People are so different in all parts of the world.· The standard course comes in three books of case studies covering a variety of business activities in different parts of the world.
· In this early part of the reign there were two periods of fighting.· Its name, Morrisonville, dated from the early part of the nineteenth century.· The earlier part of the year was the crabbing season.· Textile finds across Eurasia from the earlier part of the Neolithic are almost uniformly of plant fibres, particularly flax and hemp.· And so the early part of the night passed quite quietly.· In the early part of 1939 I was still a pacifist.· In the early part of this century a calendar of the Abbey muniments was produced.· That was some time during the early part of the morning.
· Learning pro-social behaviour is an essential part of controlling aggressive and violent reactions.· An essential part of its history is that of ships, convoys and the conquest of distant oceans.· Sad, moving scenes are an essential part of lachrymose drama.· Want creation is thus an essential part of a modern technologically-based economy.· She considers thin distinction between the pure and the impure an essential part of social order.· Again, as we will see, this kind of manoeuvre plays an essential part in the Roslin cloning procedure.· People left essential parts of themselves on the shore.
· On the greater part of the body the spots are grouped in rosettes.· During the greater part of each contest, the two are settled in a squat position, measuring each other.· The greater part is given over to the well in which the ice was deposited.· We have also left the enemy all our dead and the greater part of our severely wounded.· Her objective was to acquire Transylvania, and she now at once invaded that country and quickly occupied the greater part of it.· The legend of Lalla Haguza enlivened a great part of our childhood.· It is these that make up the greater part of the transcribed conversations in Appendix 2 of this book.· For this reason, the great part of reports relating to warfare in this period concern sieges.
· The harder parts gave a much more satisfactory finish with clean shiny cutter marks even in the interlocking grain.· Now comes the hard part: making the deal work for both sides.· The hard part is sorting the good memories from the bad.· In fact, the hardest part is getting the printer out of the box.· Applying method to job applications Initially the aim is to get called for interview, and this is the hardest part.· Digging a pit in these woods is the hard part.· The skeletal elements of those with hard parts are fine, often branching elements called spicules.· The hard part would be working it into her schedule.
· An important part of the notion of interdependence is reciprocity: the desire not to exploit one's partner too much.· Beal maintains victims should be an important part of the process, but says they have no special legal status.· In particular, we consider two especially important parts of your work: the beginning and the end.· Community interest will lead to self-reliant integrated development with science and technology playing an important part.· Mortgage rescue schemes are an important part of that initiative.· Budgeting is an important part of the management control process in any organization.· Effective and reliable handwriting recognition will necessarily form an important part of this new technology.· Dominic said that for him the most important part of foreign travel was meeting the people.
· It enables borders to be woven as an integral part of the carpet allowing continuation of the design without mitred corners.· Coining phrases was an integral part of the mystique of the rhythm & blues deejays.· He's young, supremely talented and an integral part of a successful, high profile side.· Fear is an integral part of individual and organizational life.· Petrofabric evaluation should therefore form an integral part of any study of basin evolution.· As she found out, wrecks were an integral part of Trepassey life.· It is envisaged that much of the assessment will be done by teachers as an integral part of their normal classroom work.· It has shown that it must be an integral part of any peace process.
· Checheno-Ingushetia was abolished, and a large part of the Ingushi lands had been ceded to North Ossetia and repopulated by Ossetes.· A large part of the higher expenses was an $ 11. 6 million write-down of office property in Tampa, Fla.· They argue that the type of regime establishes constraints and determines in large part the paths to democracy.· Environment has played a large part in making him the notorious character he is today.· It has lost a large part of its voice in the control of its own destiny.· And being able to make decisions is also a large part of the fun and satisfaction in being your own boss.· So did a large part of the local population, including Morag Paterson.· The control of development is in large part internal and affective.
· It follows that the duty can not be expected to play a major part in controlling managerialist tendencies.· Outside of food and energy, inflation moderated in every other major part of the consumer price index.· A levy of some sort is essential, so that the industry plays a major part in all training.· It held together with the engine, the rest of the fuselage separating which took him out of the major part of the fire.· The major part of teaching, motivating and assessing what has been learned should take place outside the diabetic clinic.· It helped to bring the system into disrepute and played a major part in the eventual breakdown of the Plowden structure.· Which of the many recent changes played the major part in the university disturbances of the early 1860s is unclear.· That same report concluded that high income elasticities and low price elasticities had played a major part in this observed growth.
· The answer does not lie in saying that London has some advantages that other parts of the country do not enjoy.· This problem of the representativeness of our study can be overcome by repeating our study in other parts of the country.· The restoration process lasted for several years, extending to other parts of the station, and eventually cost around £10m.· In other parts of the world, the same needs arise but they are met by different structures.· Three remain free-standing; the other as part of federations.· The seat is elm and the other parts are made of various fruit woods; mine is of cherry.· Part of her was wishing they would hurry up and the other part was hoping they'd take for ever!· The other part can not be used to do work.
· Moreover, Kalmar contains but a small part of the total final assembly facilities within the Volvo enterprise.· Our concern is with the fire service and doing our small part to help that out.· The play had done quite well and he was noticed in the small part.· The Sunday Night Supper constituted a small part of the Georgetown set in embryonic form.· Artists can be at a disadvantage in group exhibitions as only a small part of their activity can be seen.· It is under-inclusive because teenagers pose only a small part of the drunken driving problem in this Nation.· In the north, only a small part of Sutherland remained to be surveyed but the area was relatively inaccessible.· A small part of the Large Cloud of Magellan extends into Mensa, but otherwise there is absolutely nothing here of interest.
· No sound had emerged from it for six months: spare parts were hard to get, Dynmouth Hi-Fi Boutique informed him.· He stood looking like a spare part, apparently waiting to be asked to sit down.· These exceptions are significant for manufacturers and suppliers of spare parts.· A shop should also be able to demonstrate the availability of spare parts for the board you have selected.· Key resources are technical personnel and aircraft spare parts which account for the largest share of the maintenance budget.· Approval will be given for spare parts for ships, naval helicopters and naval planes.· The sheer cost of trained staff and the difficulties with obtaining spare parts are two indications of the absurdity of the idea.· The air force divides responsibility for spare parts among seven centres.
· Ask about Talkabout Nuclear power is frequently misunderstood but the truth is it plays a vital part in our everyday life.· Mr Trimble is a vital part ofthe peace process.· To begin to decrease this isolation is therefore a vital part of the stress-reduction programme.· The home side gradually began to look interested, with the pace of Paul Bennett playing a vital part on the flank.· Learning to play with other children and to form close friendships with some of them is a vital part of growing up.· But experts now believe that the genes we inherit also play a vital part.· The Berkeley Square Gallery, for example, maintains a second outlet in Tokyo, as a vital part of its operations.· The result amazed them: the Il-4 killed the mice by shutting off a vital part of their immune system.
NOUN· There he will create a towering bronze armature to which various body parts, heroic in size, will be affixed.· The largest body part was a knee.· Forearm training is frequently omitted because of all the work the forearms do while training other body parts.· The company says there is no limit to the body parts it could grow in its lab.· The 1995 team saw body parts strewn about callously by the robbers in their mad quest for anything of value.· On the kitchen table are strewn the body parts of a dismantled wooden Easter bunny.· Measuring body parts First, write on a piece of paper how you view yourself.· The entertainment industry is, of course, rife with synthetic body parts, including hair.
VERB· Could he really let his only child become a part of this family?· The old man had become part of city.· Malcolm Mann, for example, could have become part of the disgruntled class when he was laid off at age 55.· That magnificent body had become part of hers.· Once vice-chancellors start to think the unthinkable, then the issue becomes part of the agenda and it becomes harder to retreat.· Charter of fundamental rights: After a battle spearheaded by Britain the charter will not become part of the Nice treaty.· It becomes part of the establishment.
· If they do not feel easy about this physical closeness that, too, will form part of the communication.· It is in this way a world view, of which psychoanalysis forms an important part.· The responsibility statement forms part of the Investment Overview.· Advice on monitoring the effectiveness of the procedures will form part of the Code of Practice.· Assessment forms a large part of historical work.· The Court of Appeal held that the oral statement overrode the exclusion clause which therefore did not form part of the contract.· These reports will then go with the pleadings and form part of the documents for use of the trial judge.· These cells form part of the immune system and help to prevent the body from getting diseases.
· Duty done, the vodka was playing a prominent part in his triumph.· Sure, the Pentium chip plays a part, but other components provide the big difference.· A little girl playing the part of Mary was asked by the teacher to imagine how Mary would be feeling in the stables.· No longer does service play a large part in their future plans.· This means choosing the right variety can play an important part in making savings further into the season.· This is not to suggest that ethnicity did not play any part in the front's activities.· Mayr passed around a still of the 6-year-old Herbert Halbik, who played the part so unforgettably.· Musicals play a major part in the Forum line-up.
· But the vote has been declared invalid because fewer than half the parents took part in the ballot.· About 34 percent of those who took part in the recent survey said they use a commercial online service.· So far 4,411 retailers with 10,789 shops, including some major chains, have signed up to take part in the scheme.· Pimm began asking himself: Can we assemble a stable ecosystem by taking in the parts at random?· Customers at each of the Bank's 750 branches took part in the survey.· No wild-talking hippies had taken part in the planning.· No-one knew how many bands would take part in each contest until it was all over.· We will take the parts remaining from this one and combine it with that one.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► in large part/for the most part► part of something► take somebody’s part► on somebody’s part/on the part of somebody► take something in good part► be/become part of the furniture► man/woman of many partsPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra► discretion is the better part of valour► a fool and his money are soon parted► part-timer/full-timer
- John has taken an active part in getting artists together for the festival.
- Nearly 500 teams took part in the competition.
- Police have arrested a number of people who took part in the riot.
- She wanted to take part but she was too ill.
- She was asked to take part in a TV debate on drugs.
- The program teaches children about conservation, and about 30 schools are taking part.
- Everyone should take part in church and Community affairs. -.
- He gets on with cleaning up behind the bar, while his daughter, Genny takes part.
- In all, 27 local stations are taking part in the contest.
- Peden was not armed and did not take part in the band's less reputable exploits.
- The nationalist hardliner Vojislav Seseslj, who controls a large block of seats, refused to take part.
- The public also favors taking part in on-line public opinion polls and interactive electronic town-hall political meetings.
- Would-be apprentices are questioned about their attitude towards foreigners, and they take part in a week-long workshop on tolerance and diversity.
- Herrera, personally, took no part in this mild form of political persecution.
- Johnny played no part in this world.
- Of course, Laura took no part in such a major business decision; the empire builder was Bernard.
- Schuster insists his political connections played no part in the choice.
- The mostly white jurors who actually sat in the jury room, insisted that race had played no part in their decision.
- The very act of imagining Gods exempt from suffering ensures that humans take no part in the deity.
- They are evaluated and yet play no part in defining the criteria, determining the methods, or controlling the process.
- This is not to say that economic imperatives play no part in penal developments.
- But manatee revelers wanted no part of the little pine trees.
- He wanted no part of foreign soils.
- My Sam - he wanted no part of it.
- Otherwise, it wants no part of North Forest's manifold problems.
- They wanted no part of team systems.
- They wanted no part of the Clinton plan.
- You must accept that she wants no part of you.
- Almost any child will assert that recess is the best part of the school day.
- Another child makes the family wretched with his crying for the better part of an hour.
- Converse drank the better part of the rum.
- For the better part of the next forty years they were to be the decisive restraints.
- I spent the better part of my time moping around the house, too dejected to think about practicing my stunts.
- It is not widely taught or particularly popular be-cause it takes the better part of a lifetime to master.
- This was it, the confrontation-point which he had been dreading for the best part of a week.
- Married couples make up a large part of the church's congregation.
- Checheno-Ingushetia was abolished, and a large part of the Ingushi lands had been ceded to North Ossetia and repopulated by Ossetes.
- Had Therese spent a large part of her salary on a dress she would never wear again?
- His energies were never enormous, but limited though they were, he used a large part of them outside the business.
- Many young people are now attracted to the idea of producing a large part of their own food.
- So did a large part of the local population, including Morag Paterson.
- So that a large part of every day is not determined by thought at all, it more or less just happens because of habit.
- Social services take up a large part of the council budget.
- Ten black men took a sledge-hammer to the work, and knocked off a large part of his face.
- But people tend to drink caffeine on a regular basis over long periods of time-often the greater part of a lifetime.
- For the Third World or rather the underdeveloped world these questions have existed for the greater part of this century.
- Her objective was to acquire Transylvania, and she now at once invaded that country and quickly occupied the greater part of it.
- I already had a stitch scar running the greater part of my left leg.
- Many of those who call themselves farmers because they still own land derive the major part of their incomes from non-agricultural occupations.
- No council can hope to sack a large portion of its staff, who take the greater part of its expenditure.
- The filtered beer is tank conditioned, but the greater part of output has a secondary fermentation in the bottle.
- Their discussion comprises the major part of the story, with the Professore arguing the old dialectical materialist line.
- Although bad management was the major factor, the firm's problems were due in part to a fall-off in demand.
- The failure of the project was due in part to his lack of leadership.
- They developed their ideas in part from important work by Paykel.
- All this new responsibility is just part of growing up.
- He looked like a farm worker, but seemed to be part of the family.
- I would not be a part of the caravan that year.
- If breeding is part of the experimental protocol then the premises must be designated for both breeding and scientific procedures.
- Lowe is part of the Lowe Group, one of the three large subsidiaries of Interpublic.
- The child is not simply afraid of failure as such, though it is part of his anxiety.
- There are parts of the United Nations that certainly could work better.
- These pictures are part of an exhibition on lynchings at the New York HistoricalSociety.
- To be part of that melody of infinite chimes of light!
- Here it forms part of a longer account of man's history from his creation, as in Genesis.
- In such meetings the deep structures rise to the surface and form part of the main agenda.
- Objectives form part of the technology of the teaching process.
- Software can form part of an organisation's assets, but may need continual adaptation and enhancement in order to keep it effective.
- The remainder of the canal also forms part of the course of the Birmingham Century Marathon.
- They will merely form part of the background.
- This book forms part of a Thames & Hudson series, Masters of Art.
- Certainly with his long, jet-black, forked beard, he looked the part.
- Clarke played four of the five tests this season at inside centre without quite looking the part.
- It was, she discovered, easier to look the part than to feel it.
- Morris's contribution to this match is unlikely to find much space in Wisden, but he already looks the part.
- Not that he looked the part.
- The Big Hurt already looks the part of a legendary slugger.
- This has recently reached Volume 4 and now really looks the part.
- He would dress the part, even though he wore a cloak or hood.
- I had to admit he dressed the part.
- They dress the part and are convinced there's a market for them.
- Larkin will definitely go to jail for his part in the robbery.
- Also problematic is the degree to which gender may be playing a part in the proletarianization process.
- Arnold has hinted to pals that Mona's friendship with David Mellor played at least some part in his marriage break-up.
- Clearly your own knowledge, experience and circumstances will all play a part in your decision.
- Grace Barber suffered from a heart condition but detectives believe the incident played a part in her death.
- If you care to listen and take part in our festivals, feel free.
- Joyce Allan and Fred Penfold will also take part in this meeting which will hopefully produce recommendations for our next Directorate meeting.
- Professional standards have traditionally played little part in the accounts of central government.
- They form both an act of submission and a daring gesture of taking part in the spiritual power alive within that place.
- But I am known in these parts to be a really good judge of character.
- Colangelo is, as they say with both admiration and bitterness in these parts, large and in charge.
- Distances in these parts are surprisingly tiny.
- It is not done to miss a marriage in these parts.
- Llewelyn's well served in these parts, it seems.
- Their labours will meet reward, for such servants are as gold in these parts.
- There are very few dead nights in clubland round these parts.
- Whatever his inclinations, Larren is some one whose prospects and personal powers make him in these parts a man of capital importance.
- Curtis, for his part, wished he felt as confident as he had tried to sound.
- Gates, for his part, says he tries not to stray too far from talking about technology.
- I for my part have some difficulty in accepting that.
- I, for my part, would take the second of the two roads.
- Kennedy, for his part, seemed open to the reasonable accommodation.
- Mr McLean, for his part, will offer a guilty plea to the charge of actual bodily harm.
- My grandfather, for his part, had found lodgings for the two boys through an advertisement in a church magazine.
- Nick, for his part, really wants to live.
- Occasional unemployment is part and parcel of being an actor.
- After all, these inevitable little skirmishes were part and parcel of their relationship.
- Defiance was part and parcel of his nature.
- Each of them is part and parcel of the turn-of-the-century crisis in the hegemony of the bourgeoisie.
- It is part and parcel of an annual commemoration of the dead bound by traditions ancient and arcane.
- Much of this is part and parcel of the regime's religion of struggle.
- Particularist sentiment was inseparable from aristocratic privilege; local liberties and personal liberties were part and parcel of the same system.
- These differences are part and parcel of the whole move away from jobs.
- This is the circus of empty promises and dry press releases that are part and parcel of meetings like these.
- He was to go on to play a major part in the success of the new government.
- It is not yet known if weather conditions played a part in the accident.
- Many cases of breast cancer have genetic causes, but environmental substances may also play a part.
- Of course, the pay played some part in my decision to take the job.
- The genius of the two designers has played a big part in the company's recent success.
- They've certainly worked very hard, but luck has played a part too.
- But big-city gangsters also play a part.
- Host factors such as transit time may also play a part.
- Organisation during the visit can play a part.
- Therefore all immunosuppressive factors can play a part.
- This is just an actor playing a part.
- We are delighted that the Victoria Art Gallery can play a part in this.
- With regard to charging at the door, again fear must play part in her behaviour.
- Yet here he was expecting to play a part that would make her hair stand on end.
- All of us have a part to play.
- But literacy and the written word do have a part to play.
- However, the latter have a part to play from the period of nursery rhymes and finger and other basic-activity games.
- Look and Say does have a part to play.
- Might farm schools have a part to play?
- Models can be useful and have a part to play, if built on a sound theoretical basis.
- Now I think that the woman lawyer has been foregrounded as if the law actually does have a part to play.
- Now, many of the other items are also sound and have a part to play but they could be improved upon.
- Alvin had always made it plain that his company existed in large part to provide work for black dancers.
- As it turns out, the fears that govern such organizations derive in large part from invalid or negative core beliefs.
- My conception of postmodernist de-differentiation via an aesthetics of desire was also in large part dependent on Lyotard's work.
- Realism is now out of fashion, in large part as a consequence of those silly semantic claims.
- This continuity can be explained in large part by the nature of the superstructure.
- This is due in large part to the national officers and to yourselves and your colleagues.
- Whether the high jumper can requalify against stiff competition depends in large part upon the other big change: her takeoff.
- Ethnic minorities have struggled to retain their cultural identity, and have for the most part succeeded.
- For the most part, people seemed pretty friendly.
- For the most part, she's a fair person.
- The cell chemistry of these insects is, for the most part, poorly understood.
- You can get good deals there, for the most part
- An engaging blend of poetic characterization and deductive reasoning, it was delivered for the most part in a weary monotone.
- But for the most part he was a normal teenager who looked with confidence to the world soon to open to him.
- Discussion on the petition in Congress was heated and for the most part illogical.
- However, they soon comprised, for the most part, Roma children who were denied access to mainstream education.
- It had been a year of hardship and self-doubt, but for the most part the new managers had persevered.
- The concepts and practices of applied entomology for the most part date from that Stone Age of science.
- Various recommendations were advanced for making changes in the operational plan, but for the most part they got nowhere.
- Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.
- Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.
- Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.
- Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.
- Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
- The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.
- The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.
- Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.
- But big-city gangsters also play a part.
- By speaking out about envy between women, comedy can play a part in helping us to heal it in ourselves.
- He was six now and understood that I had played a role in his parents separation.
- Luck has to play a part in it.
- Sure, the Pentium chip plays a part, but other components provide the big difference.
- The New Man rejects traditional roles of parenthood and likes to play a part in decision-making.
- The researchers said more investigation was needed into whether vaccinations or pesticides played a part.
- Therefore, both over-confidence and under-confidence may play a part in creating an environment in which accidents happen more readily.
- Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts?
- At a crucial moment, the United States played an important supporting role.
- Benicio Del Toro won the best supporting actor prize for Traffic.
- But the chief joy despite several eye-catching supporting roles remains watching Courtenay milk the script for all its worth.
- He felt the other two were satisfied to play supporting roles to Gedge and to a lesser extent, himself.
- Hopper won a supporting role in that film too.
- Its most unarguable successes are in the main supporting roles.
- The meats are unfailingly tender and flavorful, and the stuffed tomatoes deserve a Tony Award for best supporting actor.
- The three supporting roles are all superbly played.
- He had, Edouard saw, a technical mind, and loved to see how working parts fitted together.
- It still retains all its working parts and would require only minimum repairs to put it into full working order.
- The working parts of a digital watch.
- The neo-biological approach is to assemble software from working parts, while continuously testing and correcting the software as it grows.
- They do not, at least by biological standards, have intricate working parts.
WORD FAMILYnounpartcounterpartpartingpartitionadjectivepartialpartingpartadverbpartpartiallypartlyverbpartpartition
1piece [countable] a piece or feature of something such as an object, area, event, or period of timepart of The front part of the car was damaged. In parts of Canada, French is the first language. The cost of living is becoming unbearable for retired people in our part of the world (=where we live). More heat is lost through the head than any other part of the body.the early/later/latter/last part in the early part of the 19th centurythe best/worst part The best part of the holiday was the food.the first/final/last part etc You can see the final part of that series on Tuesday.part two/three etc I shall be explaining this further in Part Two.the hard/easy part Getting Dad to agree will be the hard part.different parts/all parts of something The jobs attracted people from all parts of the world.integral/vital/important part the traditions that are an integral part of Jewish lifein parts The film is very violent in parts.2machine/object [countable] one of the separate pieces that something such as a machine or piece of equipment is made of: Lay all the parts out before you start assembling the model. engine partsspare parts (=kept for when a part breaks, needs replacing etc)3not all part of something some, but not all, of a particular thing: Part of the money will be spent on a new playground. Part of the castle was destroyed by fire. For part of the day, you will be outside doing practical work.part of me/him etc Part of me hates him (=I partly hate him).(only) part of the story/problem/explanation etc Poor working conditions are only part of the problem. ► Don’t say ‘(the) most part of’. Say most of: We spent most of (NOT most part of) the morning shopping.4involvement play a part if something or someone plays a part in something else, they are involved in itpart in Health education will play a part in preparing us for old age. Britain should play its full part in the negotiations.play a big/important part in something Pictures play an important part in publishing.5have a part to play (in something) to have a particular job or be responsible for something: The church used to have a more important part to play in the community.6take part to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other peoplepart in About 400 students took part in the protest. She wanted to take part but she was too ill.take an active/leading part At college I took an active part in student politics. ► Don’t say ‘take a part in’ something. Say take part in something.7take/have/play no part in something to not be involved in something: She took no part in the fighting.8want no part of something to not want to be involved in something: There was a plan to change the production style, and he wanted no part of it.9the best/better part of something nearly all of something: We waited for the best part of an hour.10a good/large part of something a lot or more than half of something: A large part of the budget will be spent on advertising.11the greater/major part of something most of something: They controlled the greater part of North Africa.12in part to some degree, but not completely SYN partly: His reluctance to help could, in part, be explained by his poor eyesight.13in large part/for the most part mostly, or in most places: Success was due in large part to good teamwork. For the most part he worked patiently.14be (a) part of something to be included or involved in something: Falling over is part of learning how to ski. If you decide to work for our organisation, you will be part of a great team.15form (a) part of something to be one of the things that make up something larger or more important: Practical work forms an integral part of the course.16hair [countable usually singular] American English a parting17acting [countable] the words and actions of a particular character in a play or film SYN role: Could someone take the part of Romeo, please? Katharine’s playing the part of Mary in the school play.18music [countable] the music that one type of instrument or voice within a group plays or sings: The violin part is difficult. The choir sings in four-part harmony.19quantity [countable] used to say how much of each substance there is or should be in a mixture: Prepare the glue with one part powder to three parts water. The sulphur dioxide level in the air was 32 parts per billion.20look the part a)to look like a typical person of a particular type: In his smart suit, he certainly looked the part. b)to perform well and seem likely to be successful – used in sports reports: He’s beginning to look the part on the soccer field.21dress the part to wear suitable clothes for something: She’s got a new high-powered job, and she’s certainly dressing the part.22 somebody’s part in something what a particular person did in an activity that was shared by several people, especially something bad: He was imprisoned for six years for his part in the murder.23in/round these parts in the particular area that you are in: We don’t get many tourists in these parts.24take somebody’s part British English formal to support someone in a quarrel or argument SYN take somebody’s side: Dad always takes my brother’s part when we argue.25for my/his part etc formal used when saying what a particular person thinks or does, as opposed to other people: For my part, I prefer living in the country.26on somebody’s part/on the part of somebody used when describing a particular person’s feelings or actions: It was probably just a mistake on her part. There has never been any jealousy on my part.27take something in good part old-fashioned to accept jokes or criticism about you without being upset28be part and parcel of something to be a necessary feature of something: Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist.29be/become part of the furniture to have been in a place for so long that people no longer notice you30man/woman of many parts someone who is able to do many different things: He was a man of many parts: writer, literary critic and historian.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1ADJECTIVES/NOUN + partthe early part· The school dates from the early part of the nineteenth century.the first part· In the first part of the book he describes his childhood.the later part (=the part towards the end of a period of time)· in the later part of the twentieth centurythe latter part (=the second half rather than the first)· The festival lasts for ten days during the latter part of May.the last/final part· We had reached the last part of our journey.the best/worst part· The worst part was having to work even when it was raining.the hard/easy part· Deciding what you’re going to cook is the easy part.an important part· Fresh fruit is an important part of our diet.a vital/essential part (=an extremely important and necessary part)· A ceasefire in the region is an essential part of any peace process.an integral part (=a necessary part of the whole thing)· These workshops are an integral part of the course.different parts of something· Public transport varied between different parts of the country.all parts of something (also every part of something)· He had access to all parts of the factory.the component/constituent parts of something (=the separate parts that form it)· The body is a complex thing with many constituent parts.equal parts· I cut the orange into four equal parts.phrasesparts of the world· There are wars going on in many parts of the world.parts of the country· He sometimes went to visit friends in other parts of the country.parts of the body· The cancer may spread to other parts of the body.part one/two/three etc· The questionnaire is in two parts: part one asks for your personal details and part two asks for your comments on the course.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 17verbsplay a part· She plays the part of an ageing beauty queen.have a part· He had a small part in ‘Casino Royale’.take a part (=agree to play a part that you have been offered)· When I was offered the part of the prince, I decided to take it.get a part· I was thrilled when I was told I’d got the part.give somebody a part· Why did they give Sinatra the part?land a part (=be given a part)· He landed a part in a cop show.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + parta big part· She felt the studio hadn’t given her enough big parts.a good part· Every time we do a play, the boys get all the good parts.a small part· Toby had a small part in the film.the lead/leading part (=the most important part)· Taking the lead part of Annie will be 11-year-old Zoe Jones.a speaking part (=one in which you have some words to say)· I had hoped to be given a speaking part.a walk-on part (=a small part in which you do not have any words to say)· She had had walk-on parts in a couple of soap operas.THESAURUSpart something that together with other things forms a whole: · It looks like part of a car engine.· The best part of the movie was the end.· The hardest part is getting started.bit especially British English informal a small part of something: · Some bits of the book are really funny.· I didn’t read the bottom bit.piece one of several different parts that you join together to make something: · One of the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle was missing.· The furniture comes in several pieces.component a part of a machine or process: · The company supplies engine components for trucks.· Education is a major component in a child’s growth and development.section a part of something that is clearly different and separate from other parts: · The test is divided into two sections.· the reference section of the library· the string section of the orchestrachapter one of the numbered parts that a book is divided into: · The opening chapter of the book sets the scene.scene one of the parts that a film or play is divided into: · Some scenes had to be cut because they were too violent.· act 1, scene 2 of the playepisode a part of a story on the television or the radio, which is told in separate parts: · I missed last week’s episode.part1 nounpart2 verbpart3 adverbpart4 adjective
partpart2 ●○○ verb WORD ORIGINpart2
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French partir, from Latin partire ‘to divide’, from pars; ➔ PART1VERB TABLE
part
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | part |
| he, she, it | parts | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | parted |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have parted |
| he, she, it | has parted | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had parted |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will part |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have parted |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am parting |
| he, she, it | is parting | |
| you, we, they | are parting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was parting |
| you, we, they | were parting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been parting |
| he, she, it | has been parting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been parting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be parting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been parting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Jen's black hair was parted down the middle.
- Joe parted the curtains and the sunlight came flooding in.
- Sharon and I parted on friendly terms.
- She parted the branches with her hands as she moved further into the forest.
- She hoped that she and Jonathan would never part.
- The crowd parted as Governor Langley walked to the stage.
- They parted in a fairly amicable way.
- Very gently, he parted the front of her robe.
- With a brief hug, they parted.
- A few minutes later she parted from him and, weathering a few pleasant glances, went back to her office.
- Between the pathologists and police communication was intermittent, for they were parted by more than space.
- He lay back and she stretched her body over his, leaning to his mouth and parting his lips with her tongue.
- Then she kissed me to show me that we had to part.
- They knocked against linked bodies, which parted to let them pass.
Longman Language Activatora part of an object/substance/area
· When you have filled in the form, keep the top part and send the other part to the bank.· All our replacement parts are guaranteed, if you have your car serviced with us each year.part of · What part of Russia are you from?· This is the widest part of the river.· Malaria is still common in many parts of Africa.
especially British, spoken a small part of an object or area: · 'Would you like a slice of cake?' 'I'll just have a little bit, please.'bit of: · the bit of the garden where the fruit trees are· I found some bits of glass in my sandwich.
one of several different parts that must be joined together to make something: · a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzlein pieces (=as separate pieces): · The equipment had to be taken apart and transported in pieces.
one of the separate parts of a machine or a system, that is necessary to make the machine or system work: · The factory makes aircraft engine components.· All the components should be tested before they are assembled.component of: · Gaining confidence is a major component of developing leadership skills.
one of the types of food that are used to make a dish or a meal: · Weigh all the ingredients before you start.· a list of ingredients· The main ingredients can be prepared and frozen in advance.ingredient for: · Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries and other Asian dishes.
formal one of the chemical substances that something is made of: · Scientists have to break the compound down into its constituents in order to analyze it.constituent of: · Magnesium and sodium are the main constituents of salt.
a part of something larger, especially a part that is different from the other parts - used especially in a technical context: · Fuel is carried in the lower portion of the rocket.portion of: · Surgeons have had to remove portions of his stomach and intestine.· The research suggests we only use a small portion of our brains at any one time.
a part of something that is clearly different and separate from the other parts: section of: · The final section of this chapter will deal with recent developments.· First class seats are in the front section of the plane.· The disease spread through the poorer sections of the city.
a part of something such as a fruit, insect etc that is naturally divided, or a part of something that has been divided into separate, roughly equal parts: · Decorate the cake with orange segments.· An ant's body is divided into three distinct segments.segment of: · Each sales team targets its efforts at a particular segment of the general population.
part of a total amount or number a part of an amount or number - use this when you are comparing the part with the whole amount or number: proportion of: · What proportion of your income do you spend on food?high/large etc proportion: · The new jobs would largely be unskilled and a high proportion would be in inner city areas.· A significant proportion of the elderly are dependent on the basic state pension.small/tiny proportion: · We get a small proportion of our funding from the government.
a small part of an amount or number, especially a very small part: fraction of: · Employees' salaries are just a fraction of the total cost of the project.· Faxes are expensive, when you consider you can send emails at a fraction of the cost (=for very much less money).small/tiny fraction: · a problem that affects only a small fraction of the total population
a part of an amount or number that can be measured and shown exactly compared to the total: percentage of: · What percentage of our students passed the exam?· The percentage of pensioners living below the poverty line has increased by 15% in the last four years.high/large percentage: · A high percentage of the coffee they produce goes to the US.small percentage: · Only a small percentage of African American employees were considered for promotion.
part of a story/book/film/play etc · Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', adapted for radio in six partspart of · I've finished the first part of my thesis.part about · Did you understand the part about switching the modem speed?Part One/Part 2 etc (=one of the main parts that a book, TV story etc is divided into) · Part One ends with the death of the hero's father.
British spoken a small part of a story or film: · My favourite bit is when they try to escape.bit of: · Some bits of the book are actually quite funny.
a part of a story on radio or television that is told in separate parts, usually weekly: · That was one of the best episodes - I wish I'd got it on tape.· Brad Pitt made a guest appearance on last week's episode.· Ernie directed all 12 of the half-hour episodes for television. episode of: · I've never even seen an episode of Star Trek.
British /installment American part of a story that is told in several parts printed regularly in a magazine or newspaper over a period of time: · Oliver Stone was in Thailand shooting the final instalment in his Vietnam trilogy, Heaven And Earth.weekly/monthly instalments: · Dickens wrote his novels in weekly instalments for a magazine.instalment of: · We are proud to present the second instalment of our fantastic six-part competition to win a Renault Clio.
one of the parts that a book is divided into: · These matters are dealt with in Chapters 8 & 9.· 'Have you finished "Lord of the Rings" yet?' 'I'm on the last chapter.'
one of the smaller parts of a play or film in which the same characters appear or the events happen in the same place: · The sex scenes between Depardieu and Brochet are sensitively filmed.· The ghost appears in Act 2, Scene 1.opening/closing scene (=the first or the last scene): · The opening scene of the movie features the gangsters discussing their next heist.
a part taken from something such as a book or a speech in order to show its most important points or to show what the whole of it is like: · In the following extract, Jones presents the arguments in favour of nuclear power.extract from: · The book contains previously unpublished material, including extracts from diaries, letters and taped interviews.
a short part taken from a film, book, speech, piece of music etc: excerpt from: · I'd like to read out a short excerpt from the poem.· The following excerpt is from one of my students' essays.· He played some excerpts from Grieg's piano concerto.
a short part of a film or other recording that is taken and used in another film or in a television programme: · The police have released a video clip of the attack. · The new software makes it possible to cut and paste sound or video clips from one application to another.clip from: · I saw a clip from the new Michael Douglas movie on TV last night.
part of an organization a shop, office, or bank in a particular area that is part of a larger organization: · Our store has branches all over the country.· I'm sorry, we can't change foreign currency. We're only a small branch, you see.branch of: · You can deposit money at any branch of the Northwest Pacific Bank.
a department of a large organization, such as a company, school, or hospital, is a part of it that is responsible for a particular kind of work: · Our department deals mainly with exports.· Which department do you work in?Sales/Accounts/Planning etc Department (=in a company or large organization): · Melissa is in charge of the Marketing Department.Art/History/Science etc Department (=in a school or university): · She works in the Humanities departmentthe Department of Science/English/Trade etc (=in a school or university, or other large organization, especially a government): · the Department of Trade and Industry· the Department of Experimental Psychology
a large part of an organization, especially a company, which often includes several smaller parts: · The sales and advertising departments are both part of the marketing division.· I work in the administration division as a mail mover.division of: · the Japanese division of American Express
a part of an organization, especially a part of a company or a political group, that is responsible for a special area of its work: · The party's Young Conservatives section is growing fast.· The tutor asked the brass section to play their piece again.section of: · We had to go to the 'late payments' section of the Financial Aid office.
a part of an area of economic activity, such as industry or trade: manufacturing/business/retail etc sector: · The growth in the number of home computers has boosted the electronics sector.· The new sales tax caused problems for the retail sector (=the shops and stores that sell goods to the public).public sector (=organizations that the government owns): · The main source of work here is public sector employment.private/independent sector (=organizations that the government does not own): · Private sector pay increases were again above the rate of inflation.
a part of a political party or a similar organization that has different ideas from the rest of the party, or is involved in different activities: right/left wing: · The racist right wing staged their biggest demonstration yet in the main square. political/military wing: · The Tamil Tigers have had a political wing since 1976, but never registered it as a legal party. wing of: · They were members of the Marxist wing of the Socialist Party.
informal: the financial/business/marketing etc side a particular part of an organization's activity: · I'm in charge of production, and Martha takes care of the financial side.
one of the parts of a process · Organizing the party was easy, the hardest part was getting my parents to agree to it.part of · Which part of your job do you enjoy most?· She spent the early part of her life in Barcelona.· Part of the research program involved interviewing teenagers in inner-city areas.
British spoken a part of an activity, plan, or job: · Alan did the easy bit -- it was me who did all the hard work!bit of: · I'll probably do a bit of gardening this weekend.
one of several parts of a long process, which happen one after another: · Dan has never gone through a rebellious stage.stage of: · Many women feel depressed during the early stages of pregnancy.stage in: · We saw a video showing the second stage in the development of a human embryo.at this stage (=now): · At this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to say who will win.reach/be at/get to the stage (=to be at a particular part of a process): · We reached the stage where we'd given up any hopes of seeing our daughter alive.· 'How's your dissertation coming on?' 'I'm at the writing-up stage.'
one of the parts of a process that you have to do or deal with in order to go on to the next one: · The next step will be to make the pasta sauce.· The first step towards achieving peace in the region will be to elect a government that represents all the people.one step at a time (=used to say that you should deal with one part of a process thoroughly before worrying about the next one): · The doctors say I'll make a full recovery, but I'm going to have to take it one step at a time.
a separate part in the development or growth of something: · I'd like to discuss the production phase at this morning's meeting.phase in: · There are three phases in the lifecycle of a butterfly.initial/primary/first phase (=the first part): · The initial phase of the project should take about three months.final/last phase (=the last part): · As the war enters its final phase, the UN will probably consider lifting sanctions.
part of a situation/subject/someone's character one of the many parts of a situation or subject, which can each be considered separately: · The inspectors will examine health and safety aspects at the plant.aspect of: · Chris is dealing with the commercial aspects of this ambitious project.· The country was on the brink of war, and fear and uncertainty permeated every aspect of daily life.
one part of a situation or someone's character - use this especially when you are comparing one part with another: · Weiskopf was a talented and successful man, but he did have a cruel side.side of: · I'd like to move away from the theory now, to concentrate on the practical side of engineering.the negative/positive/lighter/funny side: · You are enthusiastic, but on the negative side, you can be impatient and critical.· Try to see the funny side of the situation.· the lighter side of the conference, as seen by our political cartoonist
a part of a situation that makes you look at the situation in a particular way: · The arrival of the South African team has brought a new dimension to the competition.dimension of: · The political dimensions of the incident are clear.· a revival of interest in the spiritual and moral dimensions of lifethe human dimension (=making you think of people's feelings, rather than things): · The new art gallery is impressive, but I felt the human dimension had been lost.
one of the parts or features of a situation, each of which has a different effect or importance: · There are one or two factors we haven't considered yet.· The issue of abortion rights is obviously not the only factor affecting the female vote.· Traders said several factors contributed to Nasdaq's weakness.factor in: · The most important factor in professional sport is psychology.· His formal education was a less significant factor in his upbringing than practical experience.
one of the separate parts of something such as a person's character, a system or process, or a piece of writing: · The planning proposals have three main elements.element of: · There's always been an element of competition between me and my brother.element in: · Instead of a single plot, there are several elements in the story.· We've reached the stage where public image is the most important element in the Presidency.key element (=most important element): · I see helping the community as one of the key elements of my work.
a part of something that is different in some way from the rest of it: · Are there any special features about the way Ireland trains its teachers?feature of: · Federalism remains a very important feature of American politics.· One of the features of auto-immune diseases is that they are often genetically similar.
to be a part of something · Falling over is part of the process of learning to ski.· It is part of the doctor's job to give advice on emotional problems.· Restrictions on foreign trade are part of the state's economic and legal system.
to be one of the things that together make up something larger or more important: · Group discussion forms a major part of classwork.· The company forms part of the United Holdings group.· These three books form part of a series on religion in the modern world.
an inherent fact, problem, quality etc is one that is a natural part of an activity or situation and cannot be separated from it: · Money is unfortunately an inherent part of politics.inherent in: · Surgical procedures have many risks inherent in them.· the uncertainties that are inherent in the research and development process
to give someone something that you would prefer to keep: give up something · Fania was prepared to give up all her jewelry to help her father get out of debt.· Russia is very unlikely to give up its nuclear weapons.give something up · Americans love their cars, and no-one is going to persuade them to give them up.
to unwillingly give or sell something to someone, for example because they have won it from you or you cannot afford to keep it any longer: · They've held the world record for many years, and they're not going to let it go without a fight.· I've nowhere to store all this china, so I'm letting the whole lot go for $50.
to unwillingly give or sell something that is very important to you: · I'm reluctant to part with any of my precious books.· The new house was much smaller, and we had to part with things that we had been hoarding for years.
to agree or decide to stop having something that is valuable, especially in order to gain something more important: sacrifice something to do something: · He sacrificed a promising career to look after his handicapped daughter.sacrifice something for something: · The nation is not prepared to sacrifice its independence for the sake of an alliance with a powerful neighbour.
to let someone take a right, advantage etc from you - use this when you think someone is stupid to do this: trade away something for (=lose one thing and gain another): · The Unions would be wrong to trade away their future for short-term financial gain.trade away something: · It's disgusting to trade away your democratic rights in this way.
to separate things or people so that they are no longer close or touching · If you two don't stop talking during class, I'll have to separate you.· Some of the pages had got stuck together and I couldn't separate them.separate something from something · Break an egg into a bowl and separate the white from the yolk.· Farmers separate calves from their mothers when they are only a few days old.
to separate two things or parts that are together, making a space in the middle of them: · Joe parted the curtains and the sunlight came flooding in.· She parted the branches with her hands as she moved further into the forest.
to stop things from touching each other or coming together, especially in order to prevent something from happening: · The plastic casing keeps the wires apart.· After mating, male and female sheep are usually kept apart.
when two or more people stop having a relationship, friendship etc to start to live apart from a sexual partner you used to live with or are married to: · They separated several years ago, but they're not divorced.· Kids are put under a tremendous emotional strain when their parents separate.
if two people split up , they stop having a relationship with each other, especially a sexual relationship: · They're always arguing, but I don't think they'll ever split up.split up with: · He started drinking heavily after he split up with Debbie.
to separate from someone so that your relationship ends - used especially in literature: · They parted in a fairly amicable way.· She hoped that she and Jonathan would never part.
if two people break up , or if their relationship breaks up , they stop having a relationship with each other : · Tom and I broke up last year.· Newspaper stories often have a lot to do with showbusiness marriages breaking up.break up with: · I can't imagine ever breaking up with my wife.
if people drift apart , they gradually become less friendly and see each other less, until their relationship finally ends: · Over the years my schoolfriends and I have drifted apart.· Teddy and Maria never really argued -- they just drifted apart.
if a group of friends go their separate ways , they each go to different places and start doing different things: · After we left college we all went our separate ways and I never saw those friends again.
separated from a relation, especially a close one such as a husband or mother, so that you almost never see them, for example because you have had a serious argument: somebody's estranged wife/husband/father etc: · He is hoping for a reconciliation with his estranged wife Hillary.· In 1975, he wrote a formal letter to his estranged father.be estranged from somebody: · We provide support to people who are estranged from their families.
a situation in which a husband and wife agree to live apart from each other even though they are still married: · In the case of separation or divorce, the children's needs should come first.· Since the separation they've each been seeing different people.trial separation (=to see if it is better or worse being separated): · He said he understood her doubts and perhaps a trial separation might be the answer.
WORD SETSAfro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week. The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead. We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge. Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC. a tough area of Chicago I work part-time in a library.
Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week.· Our members take an active part in fund-raising.
· Most of the students take an active part in sports.
(also participate in an activity formal)· The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.
The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead.· The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.
· The hotel is part of the MacDonald chain.
· The house is a long way from anywhere and that is part of its charm.
(=move away from each other)· Suddenly the clouds that covered the moon parted.
· Ten schools took part in the competition.
We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. (also take part in a conspiracy)· The jury found that Poindexter was part of a conspiracy to ship arms to Iran.
· Twenty-five countries took part in the contest.
· There are also part-time courses for mature students.
· Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for adult life.
· The cost of the project is the crucial factor.
· I got free accommodation as part of the deal.
(also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.
(=having three/six etc programmes)· It’s a new four-part crime drama starting on Monday night.
Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.
· We now have 110 full-time employees.
· Mike is in full-time employment, but his wife is not working.
· The tourist industry is a crucial part of the country’s overall economic equation.
(=perform there)· The school choir, which has taken part in the festival since 1980, is rehearsing every day.
The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)· She brought him a parting gift.
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.· He had a part-time job at the pet shop.
Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge.· These accusations are part of a plot to discredit him.
· Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
· a part-time post as a university lecturer
(also participate in a process)· We encourage our clients to participate in the process at every stage.
Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.· They took part in various raids, including the bombing of Cologne in 1942.
· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.
(=to be a guest on a show)· They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
· Students are encouraged to take part in a sport of some kind.
· The school has over 100 full-time staff.
a tough area of Chicago· Nurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.
· Learning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.
I work part-time in a library.· In recent years part-time work has become more popular.
· A high percentage of the female staff were part-time workers.
· This part of the world was new to her.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Make sure that your lips are slightly parted and that your jaw is relaxed.· And when Merrill awoke the following morning her lips were slightly parted to receive his dream-kiss.· His lips were slightly parted, and she could neither see nor hear the thin whisper of breath.
NOUN· Ever stage-dived and found the crowd parting like the red sea?· With no words spoken the crowd parted before the old man, allowing him immediate access to the bar.· The crowd had parted to let Harriet through to the centre of the square.· Then, as she watched, the crowd parted and a man came towards her.· The gunman looked around him wildly and the crowd parted as he darted up a narrow alleyway.· The crowd had parted to let them through, and Kathleen's fear for herself vanished as she took in the scene.· The crowd parted before them and they stared, unbelieving, at the three girls on the bloodstained pink marble floor.
· It had taken nothing less than death to part these men.· Till death did they part, my customer and his bonds.· This is how you talk about your wife, the woman you vowed to love and cherish till death does you part?
· She had dark-brown hair, parted in the middle, and wore a headdress of yellow felt.· Margarett had pulled back her hair rather severely and parted it on the side.· His hair is black and parted on the side.· His long blond hair was parted in the center.· My fair hair was meticulously parted.· His golden hair was parted down the middle, and he wore a gold ring on his right hand.· Within was the mummy of an old woman whose long, grey hair had been parted in the middle.· Russell was thirty-five, a short man with slicked-down hair parted in the middle.
· It was a second or two before it opened and when it did her lips parted silently.· He saw Mayli, and stopped, his eyes widening, his lips parting as if he were about to speak.· Her eyes were open and staring, her mouth open too, lips just parted, as though mid-breath.· Mala was motionless, eyes wide, lips parted a little, as if hypnotized.· Her mouth was under his, her lips parting beneath the flickering ecstasy of his tongue.· She had pale crimped hair over her temples, and her lips were parted to reveal large, even teeth.
· She had dark-brown hair, parted in the middle, and wore a headdress of yellow felt.· His golden hair was parted down the middle, and he wore a gold ring on his right hand.· Within was the mummy of an old woman whose long, grey hair had been parted in the middle.· Russell was thirty-five, a short man with slicked-down hair parted in the middle.· His dark hair, long and straight, was parted in the middle.· Her hair was parted in the middle and drawn back from a round, pretty face.· She had freckles, level gray eyes, a round nose, and straight dark blond hair parted in the middle.· At six foot six, Tesla was a commanding figure, clean-cut and wiry, his jet-black hair parted in the middle.
· Whether these compromises are acceptable or not will be up to those of us parting with our money!· Under that compulsion they parted with their money.· If you're dealing with an overseas provider, look into how it is regulated before you part with any money.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra► discretion is the better part of valour► a fool and his money are soon parted► part-timer/full-timer
- A dense pile wears better than a loosely-woven one, which can be parted to reveal the backing.
- Her hair was parted in the middle and drawn back from a round, pretty face.
- His golden hair was parted down the middle, and he wore a gold ring on his right hand.
- His long blond hair was parted in the center.
- It is not right we should be parted.
- She had pale crimped hair over her temples, and her lips were parted to reveal large, even teeth.
- The reluctance of a secretary to be parted from her boss was a flattering affirmation of personal dedication.
- Yet Menard stayed with the work until one day he and a companion were parted in Wisconsin.
- After some participation in the Great Awakening as a youth, he parted company with its proponents.
- After the two Penns parted company, the son found solace in a happy marriage to GuliGulielma Maria Springett.
- At the crossroads to the south of Norwood we parted company.
- Every one of us felt sad at having to part company with our particular horse or mule.
- Happily there were no injuries to those few horses and riders who did part company.
- Robson departs Bryan Robson has parted company with Middlesbrough after seven years in charge.
- We walked the half-block to my car and then parted company.
- Where dreams and reality parted company was about marriage and the dowry.
- Alvin had always made it plain that his company existed in large part to provide work for black dancers.
- As it turns out, the fears that govern such organizations derive in large part from invalid or negative core beliefs.
- My conception of postmodernist de-differentiation via an aesthetics of desire was also in large part dependent on Lyotard's work.
- Realism is now out of fashion, in large part as a consequence of those silly semantic claims.
- This continuity can be explained in large part by the nature of the superstructure.
- This is due in large part to the national officers and to yourselves and your colleagues.
- Whether the high jumper can requalify against stiff competition depends in large part upon the other big change: her takeoff.
- Ethnic minorities have struggled to retain their cultural identity, and have for the most part succeeded.
- For the most part, people seemed pretty friendly.
- For the most part, she's a fair person.
- The cell chemistry of these insects is, for the most part, poorly understood.
- You can get good deals there, for the most part
- An engaging blend of poetic characterization and deductive reasoning, it was delivered for the most part in a weary monotone.
- But for the most part he was a normal teenager who looked with confidence to the world soon to open to him.
- Discussion on the petition in Congress was heated and for the most part illogical.
- However, they soon comprised, for the most part, Roma children who were denied access to mainstream education.
- It had been a year of hardship and self-doubt, but for the most part the new managers had persevered.
- The concepts and practices of applied entomology for the most part date from that Stone Age of science.
- Various recommendations were advanced for making changes in the operational plan, but for the most part they got nowhere.
- Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.
- Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.
- Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.
- Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.
- Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
- The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.
- The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.
- Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.
- But big-city gangsters also play a part.
- By speaking out about envy between women, comedy can play a part in helping us to heal it in ourselves.
- He was six now and understood that I had played a role in his parents separation.
- Luck has to play a part in it.
- Sure, the Pentium chip plays a part, but other components provide the big difference.
- The New Man rejects traditional roles of parenthood and likes to play a part in decision-making.
- The researchers said more investigation was needed into whether vaccinations or pesticides played a part.
- Therefore, both over-confidence and under-confidence may play a part in creating an environment in which accidents happen more readily.
- Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts?
- At a crucial moment, the United States played an important supporting role.
- Benicio Del Toro won the best supporting actor prize for Traffic.
- But the chief joy despite several eye-catching supporting roles remains watching Courtenay milk the script for all its worth.
- He felt the other two were satisfied to play supporting roles to Gedge and to a lesser extent, himself.
- Hopper won a supporting role in that film too.
- Its most unarguable successes are in the main supporting roles.
- The meats are unfailingly tender and flavorful, and the stuffed tomatoes deserve a Tony Award for best supporting actor.
- The three supporting roles are all superbly played.
- He had, Edouard saw, a technical mind, and loved to see how working parts fitted together.
- It still retains all its working parts and would require only minimum repairs to put it into full working order.
- The working parts of a digital watch.
- The neo-biological approach is to assemble software from working parts, while continuously testing and correcting the software as it grows.
- They do not, at least by biological standards, have intricate working parts.
WORD FAMILYnounpartcounterpartpartingpartitionadjectivepartialpartingpartadverbpartpartiallypartlyverbpartpartition
1[intransitive, transitive] written to move the two sides of something apart, or to move apart, making a space in the middle: When he parted the curtains, the sunlight flooded into the room. The crowd parted to let him through. Ralph’s lips parted in a delighted smile.2[intransitive] written to separate from someone, or end a relationship with them: They parted on amicable terms.part from He has parted from his wife.3be parted (from somebody) to be prevented from being with someone: They were hardly ever parted in 30 years of marriage. He hates being parted from the children.4part company (with somebody) a)to go in different directions after having gone in the same direction: The two women parted company outside their rooms. b)to end a relationship with someone: George parted company with the band in 1996. c)to disagree with someone about something: He parted company with Lloyd George over post-war diplomacy.5[transitive] if you part your hair, you comb some of your hair in one direction and the rest in the other directionpart with something phrasal verb to give something to someone else, although you do not want to: I’m reluctant to part with any of the kittens, but we need the money.part1 nounpart2 verbpart3 adverbpart4 adjective
partpart3 adverb EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- In a book that is part memoir and part sociological study, Wolf writes about the agonizing job girls face becoming women.
- Taking a cooking bowl from the side he part filled it from the water jar and set it down on the ring.
- The refusal seems part economic, part philosophic.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week. The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead. We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge. Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC. a tough area of Chicago I work part-time in a library.
Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week.· Our members take an active part in fund-raising.
· Most of the students take an active part in sports.
(also participate in an activity formal)· The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.
The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead.· The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.
· The hotel is part of the MacDonald chain.
· The house is a long way from anywhere and that is part of its charm.
(=move away from each other)· Suddenly the clouds that covered the moon parted.
· Ten schools took part in the competition.
We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. (also take part in a conspiracy)· The jury found that Poindexter was part of a conspiracy to ship arms to Iran.
· Twenty-five countries took part in the contest.
· There are also part-time courses for mature students.
· Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for adult life.
· The cost of the project is the crucial factor.
· I got free accommodation as part of the deal.
(also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.
(=having three/six etc programmes)· It’s a new four-part crime drama starting on Monday night.
Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.
· We now have 110 full-time employees.
· Mike is in full-time employment, but his wife is not working.
· The tourist industry is a crucial part of the country’s overall economic equation.
(=perform there)· The school choir, which has taken part in the festival since 1980, is rehearsing every day.
The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)· She brought him a parting gift.
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.· He had a part-time job at the pet shop.
Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge.· These accusations are part of a plot to discredit him.
· Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
· a part-time post as a university lecturer
(also participate in a process)· We encourage our clients to participate in the process at every stage.
Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.· They took part in various raids, including the bombing of Cologne in 1942.
· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.
(=to be a guest on a show)· They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
· Students are encouraged to take part in a sport of some kind.
· The school has over 100 full-time staff.
a tough area of Chicago· Nurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.
· Learning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.
I work part-time in a library.· In recent years part-time work has become more popular.
· A high percentage of the female staff were part-time workers.
· This part of the world was new to her.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra► discretion is the better part of valour► a fool and his money are soon parted► part-timer/full-timer
- He's one of those evangelists who is part preacher, part TV personality.
- The medical exams are part written, part practical.
- Alvin had always made it plain that his company existed in large part to provide work for black dancers.
- As it turns out, the fears that govern such organizations derive in large part from invalid or negative core beliefs.
- My conception of postmodernist de-differentiation via an aesthetics of desire was also in large part dependent on Lyotard's work.
- Realism is now out of fashion, in large part as a consequence of those silly semantic claims.
- This continuity can be explained in large part by the nature of the superstructure.
- This is due in large part to the national officers and to yourselves and your colleagues.
- Whether the high jumper can requalify against stiff competition depends in large part upon the other big change: her takeoff.
- Ethnic minorities have struggled to retain their cultural identity, and have for the most part succeeded.
- For the most part, people seemed pretty friendly.
- For the most part, she's a fair person.
- The cell chemistry of these insects is, for the most part, poorly understood.
- You can get good deals there, for the most part
- An engaging blend of poetic characterization and deductive reasoning, it was delivered for the most part in a weary monotone.
- But for the most part he was a normal teenager who looked with confidence to the world soon to open to him.
- Discussion on the petition in Congress was heated and for the most part illogical.
- However, they soon comprised, for the most part, Roma children who were denied access to mainstream education.
- It had been a year of hardship and self-doubt, but for the most part the new managers had persevered.
- The concepts and practices of applied entomology for the most part date from that Stone Age of science.
- Various recommendations were advanced for making changes in the operational plan, but for the most part they got nowhere.
- Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.
- Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.
- Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.
- Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.
- Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
- The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.
- The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.
- Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.
- But big-city gangsters also play a part.
- By speaking out about envy between women, comedy can play a part in helping us to heal it in ourselves.
- He was six now and understood that I had played a role in his parents separation.
- Luck has to play a part in it.
- Sure, the Pentium chip plays a part, but other components provide the big difference.
- The New Man rejects traditional roles of parenthood and likes to play a part in decision-making.
- The researchers said more investigation was needed into whether vaccinations or pesticides played a part.
- Therefore, both over-confidence and under-confidence may play a part in creating an environment in which accidents happen more readily.
- Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts?
- At a crucial moment, the United States played an important supporting role.
- Benicio Del Toro won the best supporting actor prize for Traffic.
- But the chief joy despite several eye-catching supporting roles remains watching Courtenay milk the script for all its worth.
- He felt the other two were satisfied to play supporting roles to Gedge and to a lesser extent, himself.
- Hopper won a supporting role in that film too.
- Its most unarguable successes are in the main supporting roles.
- The meats are unfailingly tender and flavorful, and the stuffed tomatoes deserve a Tony Award for best supporting actor.
- The three supporting roles are all superbly played.
- He had, Edouard saw, a technical mind, and loved to see how working parts fitted together.
- It still retains all its working parts and would require only minimum repairs to put it into full working order.
- The working parts of a digital watch.
- The neo-biological approach is to assemble software from working parts, while continuously testing and correcting the software as it grows.
- They do not, at least by biological standards, have intricate working parts.
WORD FAMILYnounpartcounterpartpartingpartitionadjectivepartialpartingpartadverbpartpartiallypartlyverbpartpartition
1part something, part something if something is part one thing, part another, it consists of both of those things: The exams are part written, part practical. The room is part sitting room, part bedroom.2not completely SYN partly: The project is part funded by the council. The object was part hidden by the grass.part1 nounpart2 verbpart3 adverbpart4 adjective
partpart4 adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week. The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead. We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge. Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC. a tough area of Chicago I work part-time in a library.
Stella felt unnatural in their company, as if she was acting a part. She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week.· Our members take an active part in fund-raising.
· Most of the students take an active part in sports.
(also participate in an activity formal)· The children were encouraged to take part in several different activities.
The producer finally cast Finch in the male lead.· The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.
· The hotel is part of the MacDonald chain.
· The house is a long way from anywhere and that is part of its charm.
(=move away from each other)· Suddenly the clouds that covered the moon parted.
· Ten schools took part in the competition.
We’ve been breaking down the budget into its component parts. (also take part in a conspiracy)· The jury found that Poindexter was part of a conspiracy to ship arms to Iran.
· Twenty-five countries took part in the contest.
· There are also part-time courses for mature students.
· Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for adult life.
· The cost of the project is the crucial factor.
· I got free accommodation as part of the deal.
(also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.
(=having three/six etc programmes)· It’s a new four-part crime drama starting on Monday night.
Attendance at the meeting was small, due in part to (=partly because of) the absence of teachers. (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.
· We now have 110 full-time employees.
· Mike is in full-time employment, but his wife is not working.
· The tourist industry is a crucial part of the country’s overall economic equation.
(=perform there)· The school choir, which has taken part in the festival since 1980, is rehearsing every day.
The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the cinema. (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)· She brought him a parting gift.
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.· He had a part-time job at the pet shop.
Britain played a major role in the negotiations. The company takes the buyer’s property in part exchange. women wishing to return to work on a part-time basis She wants to work part-time after she’s had the baby. Playing a character so different from herself was a challenge.· These accusations are part of a plot to discredit him.
· Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
· a part-time post as a university lecturer
(also participate in a process)· We encourage our clients to participate in the process at every stage.
Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.· They took part in various raids, including the bombing of Cologne in 1942.
· Formal receptions were an important part of the social scene.
(=to be a guest on a show)· They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
· Students are encouraged to take part in a sport of some kind.
· The school has over 100 full-time staff.
a tough area of Chicago· Nurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.
· Learning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.
I work part-time in a library.· In recent years part-time work has become more popular.
· A high percentage of the female staff were part-time workers.
· This part of the world was new to her.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra► discretion is the better part of valour► a fool and his money are soon parted► part-timer/full-timer
- A mere part payment, however, is returnable.
- Better still, make the part payment with your credit card.
- Did you get all monies applied for or only part payment or none at all?!
- If the guest took up the booking, the deposit was part payment of the full price.
- That part payment will then be available for the buyer's other creditors.
- The effect of a deposit or mere part payment is a matter of agreement between the parties.
- The figure of £15,778 under survey fees is part payment for the Race Relations Consultancy.
- This payment could be either a deposit or mere part payment.
- It was almost past understanding: Grover was whole or part owner of any number of buildings and restaurants.
- The man is Captain Peleg, part owner of the ship.
- Today, Grace is part owner of a 10-employee firm that builds World Wide Web sites for corporations.
- Alvin had always made it plain that his company existed in large part to provide work for black dancers.
- As it turns out, the fears that govern such organizations derive in large part from invalid or negative core beliefs.
- My conception of postmodernist de-differentiation via an aesthetics of desire was also in large part dependent on Lyotard's work.
- Realism is now out of fashion, in large part as a consequence of those silly semantic claims.
- This continuity can be explained in large part by the nature of the superstructure.
- This is due in large part to the national officers and to yourselves and your colleagues.
- Whether the high jumper can requalify against stiff competition depends in large part upon the other big change: her takeoff.
- Ethnic minorities have struggled to retain their cultural identity, and have for the most part succeeded.
- For the most part, people seemed pretty friendly.
- For the most part, she's a fair person.
- The cell chemistry of these insects is, for the most part, poorly understood.
- You can get good deals there, for the most part
- An engaging blend of poetic characterization and deductive reasoning, it was delivered for the most part in a weary monotone.
- But for the most part he was a normal teenager who looked with confidence to the world soon to open to him.
- Discussion on the petition in Congress was heated and for the most part illogical.
- However, they soon comprised, for the most part, Roma children who were denied access to mainstream education.
- It had been a year of hardship and self-doubt, but for the most part the new managers had persevered.
- The concepts and practices of applied entomology for the most part date from that Stone Age of science.
- Various recommendations were advanced for making changes in the operational plan, but for the most part they got nowhere.
- Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.
- Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.
- Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.
- Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.
- Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
- The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.
- The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.
- Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.
- But big-city gangsters also play a part.
- By speaking out about envy between women, comedy can play a part in helping us to heal it in ourselves.
- He was six now and understood that I had played a role in his parents separation.
- Luck has to play a part in it.
- Sure, the Pentium chip plays a part, but other components provide the big difference.
- The New Man rejects traditional roles of parenthood and likes to play a part in decision-making.
- The researchers said more investigation was needed into whether vaccinations or pesticides played a part.
- Therefore, both over-confidence and under-confidence may play a part in creating an environment in which accidents happen more readily.
- Or is the organisation more than the sum of its parts?
- At a crucial moment, the United States played an important supporting role.
- Benicio Del Toro won the best supporting actor prize for Traffic.
- But the chief joy despite several eye-catching supporting roles remains watching Courtenay milk the script for all its worth.
- He felt the other two were satisfied to play supporting roles to Gedge and to a lesser extent, himself.
- Hopper won a supporting role in that film too.
- Its most unarguable successes are in the main supporting roles.
- The meats are unfailingly tender and flavorful, and the stuffed tomatoes deserve a Tony Award for best supporting actor.
- The three supporting roles are all superbly played.
- He had, Edouard saw, a technical mind, and loved to see how working parts fitted together.
- It still retains all its working parts and would require only minimum repairs to put it into full working order.
- The working parts of a digital watch.
- The neo-biological approach is to assemble software from working parts, while continuously testing and correcting the software as it grows.
- They do not, at least by biological standards, have intricate working parts.
WORD FAMILYnounpartcounterpartpartingpartitionadjectivepartialpartingpartadverbpartpartiallypartlyverbpartpartition
1part payment payment of only a part of something, not all of it: I gave them £10 in part payment.2part owner someone who is one of the people who own something