put a spurt on / put on a spurt
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spurt — [spɜːt ǁ spɜːrt] noun [countable] a short sudden increase of activity: • The stock market put on a spurt (= suddenly increased in activity for a short period of time ) late in the day. • The auto industry has experienced a slight growth spurt in… … Financial and business terms
spurt´er — spurt «spurt», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to flow suddenly in a stream or jet; gush out; squirt: »Blood spurted from the wound. 2. to come forth as if by spurting; spring: »Dust spurted out from the wall when the bullets struck. 3. to put forth great… … Useful english dictionary
spurt — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ sudden ▪ brief, little ▪ initial ▪ an initial spurt of energy ▪ final … Collocations dictionary
spurt — I UK [spɜː(r)t] / US [spɜrt] noun [countable] Word forms spurt : singular spurt plural spurts 1) a sudden strong flow of a liquid 2) a sudden increase in something, for example speed or development Many children have a growth spurt (= a period… … English dictionary
spurt — spurt1 [ spɜrt ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive if a liquid spurts from something, it comes out in a sudden strong flow: Blood spurted from the wound. 2. ) intransitive to move somewhere or do something suddenly and quickly, using a lot of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
spurt — 1 verb 1 (I) if liquid or flames spurt from something they pour out of it quickly and suddenly (+ from/out of): Water began spurting from a hole in the pipe. 2 (T) to send out liquid or flames 3 (intransitive always + adv/prep) to move somewhere… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
spurt — 1. verb water spurted from the tap Syn: squirt, shoot, jet, erupt, gush, pour, stream, pump, surge, spew, course, well, spring, burst; disgorge, discharge, emit, belch forth, expel … Thesaurus of popular words
spurt — /spɜt / (say spert) verb (i) 1. to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid. 2. to show marked activity or energy for a short period. –verb (t) 3. to throw or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid. –noun 4. a forcible… …
put on — phr verb Put on is used with these nouns as the object: ↑accent, ↑account, ↑act, ↑agenda, ↑antibiotic, ↑antiseptic, ↑armour, ↑Band Aid, ↑bandage, ↑blacklist, ↑boot, ↑bra, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
