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taut

/tɔːt/ /tɔt/

Meanings
verb
To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

Examples :

"The gardener taut the rope strung between the tomato plants to keep them upright. "
action condition technical

Related Words

Illustration uncompromising

uncompromising adjective

/ʌnˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ/ /ʌnˈkɔmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ/

Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.

"My teacher was uncompromising in her expectations for the class project; no late submissions were allowed. "

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compromise noun

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

"The compromise on the school project was reached when each student agreed to contribute their strengths to the final presentation. "

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controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration experiencing

experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

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unnecessary adjective

/ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/

Not needed or necessary.

"The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."

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collapsing verb

/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ /kəˈlæpsɪn/

To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "

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disciplined verb

/ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/

To train someone by instruction and practice.

"The teacher disciplined the student for talking during class. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"