Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with process in American Collocation
process
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
slow or long
It can be a very long, slow process to develop a relationship of trust.
difficult or complicated
The complex process of testing the new drug had begun.
simple
Life coaching is a fairly simple process.
continuing or continuous
We would like feedback to be an ongoing process, and we welcome all your comments – positive or negative.
done with great care
All applicants have to undergo a rigorous interview process.
types of process
Fumes and odour are produced in many industrial processes.
for choosing someone
Personal qualities and experience are taken into account in the selection process.
for achieving peace
If it really wants to relaunch the peace process, it must stop acts of terror.
for finding out if something is good
The person is at the centre of the whole assessment process and their ‘needs’ are its focus.
for making something
The entire manufacturing process is carefully controlled and monitored.
for deciding or planning something
We want staff to be more involved in decision-making processes.
for looking at past decisions
The review process had revealed the need to revisit and clarify some of the earlier provisions.
for applying for something
Is the application process the same for mature applicants?
in the body
Wrinkles are a normal part of the aging process.
There is no way of reversing the aging process.
Some treatments may speed up the healing process.
be involved in a process
Belfast is going through a process of continuous regeneration and development.
speed up a process
The process is accelerated by heat, light, and the presence of water.
slow down a process
One thing that slows the process down is having to go through so many checks.
improve a process
There has been a lot of discussion about streamlining the processes of the EU so that the system can work properly.
help a process to be successful
It works with nature’s ability to heal the body and aids this healing process.
interfere with a process
A number of substances interfere with physiological processes in the body.
start a process
They took the top floor of the buildings over and began the slow process of turning it into a home.
continue or complete a process
Step 6 completes the online payment process.
repeat a process
Repeat this process until the cabbage is all used up.
check on a process
A second office in Hong Kong oversees the production process.