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disruption · properties

· 0:35 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Storms bring deaths, power cuts and disruption across Europe.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

You’re about to hear useful words from the bulletin about storms and their effects.

A bulletin is a short official news report or announcement.

disruption

You heard “disruption” in the news.

Here, disruption means a problem that interrupts normal activity.

disruption

For example: The road closure caused disruption to my morning commute.

Here, disruption means that the road closure made the usual journey to work difficult or delayed.

road closure

For example: The road closure caused disruption to my morning commute.

A road closure is a situation where people cannot use a road, usually for a period of time.

commute

For example: The road closure caused disruption to my morning commute.

A commute is a regular journey between home and work.

properties

You heard “properties” in the news.

Here, properties means buildings or homes that someone owns.

properties

For example: The company owns several properties in the city.

Here, properties are buildings or homes owned by the company.

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