competitiveness - konkurenceschopnost

noun - the ability to compete with others, to be as good as others or slightly better

 

reimburse - uhradit, odškodnit

verb, formal - to pay back money to someone who has spent or lost it because of you

 

relocate - přesídlit, přestěhovat, přemístit (firma či zaměstnanec)

verb - to move to a different place (about companies, organizations or people who work for them)

 

sight for sore eyes - potěcha pro oko, radost pohledět

noun, informal - something that is pleasant to look at, something or something you are pleased to see

 

cheapen - znehodnotit, zhoršit

verb - to make something or someone less important so that people start to respect them less

 

skimp - šetřit, škudlit

verb - to try to spend less money, time, or material on something that you really need

cane - tyčka, opěrná tyčka (k rostlinám)

noun - a thin stick that you use to support some plants to protect them from breaking

 

rely on - záviset, spoléhat se

verb - to need or depend on someone or something in order to work or live well

 

exert - vyvinout, využít (moc, tlak, ap.)

verb - to use power, influence or pressure in a determined way to affect someone or something

plastic wrap - potravinová fólie

noun, American English - a very thin plastic sheet used to wrap food in order to keep it fresh

 

vacate - vyklidit, opustit

verb, formal - to leave a seat, room, building, etc. usually to make it available for other people

 

run past - probrat, zkonzultovat (něco s někým)

verb, informal - to discuss an idea with someone in order to see what they think about it

run by - probrat, zkonzultovat (něco s někým)

verb, informal - to discuss an idea with someone in order to see what they think about it

stitch - šít, našít, přišít

verb - to sew two pieces of cloth together, or to decorate or repair something by sewing

set up - nastavit, zapojit, nainstalovat

verb - to make something ready to use, such as a device or a piece of machinery