move; activity; flexible; loose
Meanings
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to move one's body; to exercise
Refers to physical movement, often for health or to relieve stiffness.
You should stand up and move around after sitting for a long time.
Grandpa goes to the park every morning to stretch and move his joints.
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Go outside and get some exercise, breathe some fresh air.
verb
to act; to carry out activities (for a purpose)
Often refers to organized or purposeful group actions, like military or social activities.
During the War of Resistance, guerrilla forces were often active in this area.
Volunteers go to the community on weekends to carry out activities and help the elderly.
verb
to be loose; to wobble; to be unsteady
Describes something that is not firmly fixed or attached.
This table leg is really wobbly; it needs to be fixed.
One of my front teeth is loose and hurts a bit.
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The screws on this chair are loose; it wobbles when you sit on it.
adjective
flexible; adjustable; not fixed
Describes rules, structures, or objects that can be changed or moved.
This toy is a flexible model; it can transform.
The company's rules are quite flexible, allowing employees to work from home.
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We rented a mobile home.
noun
activity; event
A very common noun for all kinds of organized events, from sports to entertainment.
The school is organizing an outdoor activity this weekend.
The community has a rich variety of cultural activities.
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He often participates in charitable events.
This political event attracted a lot of people.
verb
to pull strings; to use connections (often corruptly)
informalOften implies using personal influence, lobbying, or bribery to achieve a goal, usually with a negative connotation.
He pulled strings everywhere to avoid paying taxes.
I heard he lobbied a lot of people for this project.
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This kind of thing can't be solved by pulling strings.