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jarek2011
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2 questions
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I �ve got 2 questions concerning 2 actions and their names in English
1. What do you call an action in English when sb who wears glasses "corrects" them when their slip off/ down their nose. "Correct" is obviously an incorrect word - so what would you call it
2. Imagine a swivel chair and a stick or handle that is under the seat. You move the handle to operate the chair so you go up and down. What do you call that action in English? Going up/ down in a chair? My students sometimes do it in the lessons and I want to put a stop to that behaviour by addressing it in clear English.
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8 May 2012
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Pinky Makus
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Could it be the verb adjust?
ad�just/əˈjəst/| Verb: | - Alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.
- Permit small alterations or movements so as to allow a desired fit, appearance, or result to be achieved.
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You could say:
Stop adjusting your chairs.
Stop moving your chairs.
Stop playing with your chairs.
If it is a real problem can you get some different chairs?
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8 May 2012
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jarek2011
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I thnik that the verb adjust sounds fine in these contexts. Thank you very much for your help! |
8 May 2012
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cunliffe
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Pinky Makus is right - adjust a swivel chair. But you would say what she suggests, also �Leave your chair alone! � �Stop messing about with your chair! �
As for the first question - mm, very interesting. I wear glasses but I �m not sure about it. I suppose it �s because nobody ever mentions it. Maybe �push your glasses back up. � |
8 May 2012
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ueslteacher
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If those were regular chairs, I �d say stop fidgeting.
Stop fiddling with the handle?
Sophia
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8 May 2012
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douglas
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"Stop raising and lowering your chairs."
and I think I agree with "push your glasses back up"--that �s what first came to mind.
Douglas |
8 May 2012
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yanogator
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I agree with all the answers given. I first thought of "adjust your glasses", but that is usually used for a small movement, such as changing the way they sit on your ears, etc.
Bruce |
8 May 2012
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jarek2011
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thank you very much for all your answers and help! |
8 May 2012
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ueslteacher
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I suddenly remembered Johnny English Reborn when he did that with the chair:)))) Oh, that is so a must watch:) Sophia |
8 May 2012
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