ladder
ladder - žebříček (hierarchický apod.)
BrE
/'lædə/
AmE
/'lædər/

noun - a series of stages or levels in a process, system, or hierarchy that someone progresses through, especially in a career or social status

redevelopment
redevelopment - revitalizace, asanace, přestavba, rekonstrukce (oblasti)
BrE
/ˌri:dɪ'veləpmənt/
AmE
/ˌri:dɪ'veləpmənt/

noun - the process of improving or rebuilding an area, especially by replacing old buildings or structures with new ones or by changing its purpose.

 
sill - parapet, pražec, práh
BrE
/'sɪl/
AmE
/'sɪl/

noun - a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering

parapet
parapet - nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení
BrE
/'pærəpət/
AmE
/'pærəpət/

noun, technical - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge

road closure
road closure - uzavírka silnice, uzavírka (silnice)
BrE
/'rəʊdˌkləʊʒə/
AmE
/'roʊdˌkloʊʒər/

noun - a situation when a road is officially blocked so that vehicles cannot use it, usually because of construction, an accident, or an event

Gummy Bear
Gummy Bear - gumový medvídek (cukrovinka)
BrE
/'gʌmiˌbeə/
AmE
/'gʌmiˌber/

noun - (trademark) a small, chewy, fruit-flavored candy in the shape of a bear, typically made from gelatin, sugar, and various flavourings and colourings

 
let someone stew - nechat někoho podusit (ve vlastní šťávě), nechat někoho vyžrat si něco
BrE
/ˌlet sʌmwʌn'stju:/
AmE
/ˌlet sʌmwʌn'stu:/

verb - to allow someone to experience the consequences of their actions or mistakes, often by leaving them to worry or suffer without offering help

 
digital footprint - digitální stopa
BrE
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl'fʊtprɪnt/
AmE
/ˌdɪdʒɪt̬l'fʊtprɪnt/

noun - the record of a person's online activity, including websites visited, social media posts, emails sent, and any other actions taken on the internet

 
tonic - tonikum, vodička (na kůži, vlasy apod.)
BrE
/'tɒnɪk/
AmE
/'tɑ:nɪk/

noun - a medicine in the form of a liquid that you put on your skin or hair to make it look better and healthier

shabby chic
shabby chic - s patinou, moderní vypadající jako starý, ošuntělý ale šik
BrE
/ˌʃæbi'ʃi:k/
AmE
/ˌʃæbi'ʃi:k/

adjective - referring to a style of interior design or fashion characterized by a vintage, worn, or distressed appearance combined with elegant or romantic elements

 
ghosting - zapírání se, náhlé ukončení komunikace
BrE
/'gəʊstɪŋ/
AmE
/'goʊstɪŋ/

noun, informal - the act of ending a personal relationship, often through digital means, by suddenly and without explanation stopping all communication with the other person

dredge
dredge - bagrovat, prohlubovat (dno pod vodou), hledat, prohrabávat (dno pod vodou)
BrE
/'dredʒ/
AmE
/'dredʒ/

verb - to remove mud, sand, or debris from the bottom of a river, lake, or harbour; or to search for something by doing this

lazy Susan
lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos
BrE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/
AmE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

 
foreclosure - zabavení (věci, nemovitosti kvůli nesplácení), propadnutí majetku bance
BrE
/fɔ:'kləʊʒə/
AmE
/fɔ:r'kloʊʒər/

noun, technical - the legal process by which a lender takes possession of property from a borrower who has failed to make loan or mortgage payments

synchronization
synchronization - synchronizace, sladění, uvedení do souladu
BrE
/ˌsɪŋkrənaɪ'zeɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌsɪŋkrənə'zeɪʃn/

noun - the act of making two or more things happen at the same time or work together in the same rhythm, speed, or order