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प्रश्न
Match the phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) break out | (i) to try to find somebody or something |
| (b) to look for | (ii) as a rule or in general taking all relevant factors into account |
| (c) to take over | (iii) start suddenly and strongly |
| (d) to go into | (iv) to obtain or assume control of something, or gain control of something from somebody else |
| (e) on the whole | (v) to begin a job or career in a particular area of activity |
उत्तर
|
Column A |
Column B |
|
Break out |
start suddenly and strongly |
|
To look for |
to try to find somebody or something |
|
To take over |
to obtain or assume control of something, or gain control of something from somebody else |
|
To go into |
to begin a job or career in a particular area of activity |
|
On the whole |
as a rule or in general taking all relevant factors into account |
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