Collocations Starting with "C"
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- calm sea A sea with little or no waves, smooth and peaceful
- cancel a reservation To formally withdraw a booking you previously made
- career change A move from one profession or field of work to a completely different one
- career ladder The series of levels or positions through which a person can progress in thei...
- carry out a study To perform or execute an academic investigation
- case study An in-depth investigation of a single person, group, event, or situation
- cash flow The movement of money in and out of a business
- catch a cold To become infected with a common cold virus
- catch a flight To get on a plane before it departs
- cautious optimism A carefully hopeful attitude, tempered by awareness of risks
- change the subject To start talking about something different, often to avoid an uncomfortable t...
- check in To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event
- check out To formally leave a hotel by returning your key and settling the bill
- childhood sweetheart A person you were romantically attached to as a child or teenager
- chronic pain Pain that persists for a long time, typically longer than three months
- cite a source To reference another author's work as evidence or authority in your writing
- civil liberties The individual rights and freedoms protected by law from government interference
- clear communication Communication that is easy to understand and unambiguous
- clear sky A sky with no clouds, typically bright and blue
- climate change Long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns, largely due to ...
- close a deal To successfully complete a business agreement or negotiation
- close friend A very good friend whom you trust and share personal things with
- closely related Having a strong connection or similarity to something
- cold beer Beer served at a chilled temperature
- collect data To systematically obtain and record information for analysis
- come to terms To reach an agreement, or to accept a difficult situation
- commit a crime To carry out an illegal act
- common cold A mild viral infection of the nose and throat with symptoms like sneezing, co...
- community service Unpaid work done as a punishment for a crime, benefiting the local community
- commute to work To travel regularly between home and the workplace
- competitive advantage A condition that puts a company in a superior position compared to its compet...
- conduct research To carry out systematic investigation into a subject
- cool down To do gentle exercises after intense activity to help the body recover
- core business The main or most important area of activity for a company
- corner the market To dominate or control a particular market or product area
- cost a fortune To be extremely expensive
- court order An official instruction issued by a judge or court requiring someone to do or...
- cream tea A light afternoon meal of scones served with clotted cream and jam, plus tea
- credit card A small plastic card that allows you to buy things now and pay for them later
- crime scene The location where a crime took place
- criminal record An official history of a person's past crimes
- crisp morning A cold, fresh, clear morning — typically in autumn or winter
- critical analysis A detailed examination and evaluation of a text, theory, or situation
- customer service The assistance and support provided to customers before and after a purchase
- customs declaration An official form declaring goods you are bringing into a country