to throw; to cast (e.g. vote, light, shadow); to devote oneself (e.g. to a cause); to invest; to put in; to administer (medicine); to give
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
government management; state management
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to pick up; to find; to gather
X; x; unknown quantity; an unknown
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)
changing clothes; change of clothes
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
reorganization; reorganisation
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
relation; connection; relevance
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
you could say; you might say; verging on the
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah