Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with measure in American Collocation
measure
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
that prevent or protect something
The company is withdrawing the drug as a precautionary measure.
severe
Drastic measures must be taken to reduce the overall use of toxic substances.
temporary
It was decided to freeze the Charity’s bank accounts as a precautionary, interim measure.
necessary, suitable or effective
Modern pest control measures are effective, but cannot be relied upon entirely.
special or extra
The programme will involve special measures to challenge the gifted and talented students.
to correct something
If you take corrective measures, you can bounce back from exhaustion in a week or two.
to save money, energy or water
In view of the budget deficit, a wide range of cost-cutting measures was introduced.
The additional security measures, imposed last year, remain in place.
introduce or suggest measures
The Chancellor announced measures to boost funds for health research.
use measures
Drastic measures were taken to improve the situation.
make someone use measures
We will continue to take, and enforce, national measures to conserve stocks.
oppose measures
We oppose any measures which will further erode the traditionally superb standards of animal and plant health.
include measures
Developers will be encouraged to incorporate measures to enhance biodiversity.