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Meaning of give the word | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To communicate or signal to another that an action or event is allowed to commence or should be commenced, usually but not necessarily by linguistic communication.

Examples

“We can't start the project until the boss has given us the word.”
“Given the choice / Given the heart / Given the truth / Given the word / Given the cheers / Given the tears / Given the choice”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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