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Common Actions vocabulary — A1

Common Actions vocabulary for basic everyday verbs, including lock, wash, open and walk — the movements learners need before almost any other vocabulary.

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  1. lock

    /lɑk/

    To close something with a key so that it cannot be opened.

    Example: Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

    Illustration of lock
  2. wash

    /wɑʃ/

    To make something clean with water.

    Example: I need to wash these dirty plates.

    Illustration of wash
  3. open

    /ˈoʊpən/

    To move a door or window so that you can go through it.

    Example: Could you open the window, please?

    Illustration of open
  4. sit

    /sɪt/

    To rest on a chair with your body up and your legs down.

    Example: Come and sit here next to me.

    Illustration of sit
  5. eat

    /it/

    To put food in your mouth and swallow it.

    Example: We usually eat at about seven o'clock.

    Illustration of eat
  6. drink

    /drɪŋk/

    To take water, juice or another liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

    Example: You should drink more water when it's hot.

    Illustration of drink
  7. walk

    /wɔk/

    To move somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other.

    Example: I usually walk to work when the weather is nice.

    Illustration of walk
  8. stand

    /stænd/

    To be on your feet in an upright position.

    Example: Please stand by the door and wait.

    Illustration of stand
  9. run

    /rʌn/

    To move quickly on your feet, faster than walking.

    Example: The children love to run around the park.

    Illustration of run
  10. jump

    /dʒʌmp/

    To push yourself up off the ground using your legs.

    Example: She jumped over the puddle.

    Illustration of jump

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