Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Collocations

VERB + CAREER 

> build, carve out, have, make, pursue He made a good career for himself in football. She pursued a successful career in medicine. 

> begin, embark on, launch, start (out on) young actors just starting out on their careers 
> boost 
> abandon, give up 
> cut short, end, ruin, wreck a car crash which wrecked his career 
> resume 
> change

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Collocations

VERB + RELATIONSHIP  

> enjoy, have They enjoyed a close working relationship. The school has a very good relationship with the community. He had brief relationships with several women.

> begin, build (up), develop, establish, foster Building strong relationships is essential. They established a relationship of trust.

> cement, improve, strengthen | 

> continue, maintain | 

> handle, manage He's not very good at handling personal relationships.

> break off She broke off the relationship when she found out about his gambling.  

> destroy Lack of trust destroys many relationships.