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project
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + project
a research project
• The aim of this research project is to study modern food habits.
a construction project
• Spending on new construction projects has been reduced.
a development project
• Our aim is assess the environmental impact of new development projects.
a pilot project
(= one organized to test if an idea will be successful )
• These changes were shelved after pilot projects showed poor results.
a major project
• The company is funding a major research project into the causes of addiction.
an ambitious project
• Young people often enjoy the challenge of an ambitious project.
successful
• Was the project successful?
verbs
work on a project
• A team has been working on the project for three years.
be involved in a project
• I am involved in various projects.
set up a project
(= organize it )
• $30 million would be required to set up the project.
embark on a project
(= start it )
• He was embarking on the biggest project of his career.
complete a project
• The project was completed on time.
project + NOUN
a project manager/leader
• The project manager is responsible for sorting this out.
a phase/stage of a project
• The first phase of the project was due to be completed by the end of 2008.
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noun planned piece of work ADJ. large, major | ambitious | exciting | worthwhile | successful | joint | community | pilot The scheme will be extended throughout the country after a successful six-month pilot project. | research They've set up a research project to investigate the harmful effects of air pollution. | building, construction | capital, investment | development, educational, environmental VERB + PROJECT set up | carry out, run | conceive, plan | launch | fund, support PROJECT + VERB aim to, be aimed at sth The project aims to reduce homelessness. PROJECT + NOUN management | leader, manager, team PHRASES the aim of the project The aims of the project are threefold …BUSINESS piece of school work ADJ. French, history, etc. VERB + PROJECT do PREP. ~ on My class is doing a project on medieval towns. PROJECT + NOUN work
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