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central
Adjective
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A thing is central when it is in the middle.
The house is central to all of the stores.
American
Noun
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A person from the United States of America.
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A person from North America or South America.
American
Adjective
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From the United States.
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From North or South America.
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In a style typical of the United States.
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In a style typical of the Americas (North and South America).
commission
Noun
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A commission is a group of people who work together to research or manage something for a government.
She was recently appointed to head the European commission on climate change.
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A commission is money that a salesperson receives for each sale.
You may have to pay commission to convert the dollars into local currency on your travels.
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The official appointment of an officer in a nation's armed forces.
Brummell resigned his commission when his regiment was posted to Manchester.
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A commission is a task to be undertaken.
My commission was only to deliver this message.
commission
Verb
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If you commission someone to do or create something, you formally ask them to do it.
The report commissioned by the Department of Health in 1989, contains guidelines on how best to manage and organise waiting lists.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
maritime
Adjective
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If something or someone is maritime, they are related to the sea or sailing.
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If something is maritime, it is right next to the sea.
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If someone is maritime, they live right next to the sea.
transport
Noun
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Transport refers to how things are moved, or a system of transportation.
I prefer my own means of transport.
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A transport is a vehicle or vessel used to move things or people.
On Tatooine, C-3PO thought he saw a transport in the distance.
transport
Verb
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If you transport something, you carry it from one place to another, usually on a truck, boat, or other large vehicle.
One of the most important parts of doing business is transporting your materials from the factory to the shop.