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{
"term": "response",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"academic": true,
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a spoken or written answer",
"sensetop": "response to somebody/somethingin response to somethingin response",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "She made no response."
},
{
"text": "We have asked for a meeting and we are awaiting a response."
},
{
"text": "I **received** an immediate **response** to my request.",
"contextForm": "response to somebody/something"
},
{
"text": "Here's a quick response to your question."
},
{
"text": "I am writing in response to your enquiry.",
"contextForm": "in response to something"
},
{
"text": "Jack just nodded in response.",
"contextForm": "in response"
},
{
"text": "We sent out over 1 000 letters but the **response rate** has been low *(= few people replied)*."
},
{
"text": "Have you had any responses to the advertisement yet?"
},
{
"text": "He has posted his response on the organization's website."
},
{
"text": "When we asked about kids' products, we received 400 responses in three days."
},
{
"text": "The board must provide a written response to the complaint."
},
{
"text": "These are just a few of the possible responses to this question."
},
{
"text": "What was their response to the question?"
},
{
"text": "You get a point for each correct response."
},
{
"text": "incorrect responses in a multiple choice test"
},
{
"text": "95% of customers can expect a response to their enquiries within 10 days."
},
{
"text": "I am grateful for the Minister's sympathetic response to my point."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["affirmative", "encouraging", "enthusiastic"],
"verb + response": ["give", "make", "formulate"],
"response + noun": ["rate", "time"],
"preposition": ["in response (to)", "response from", "response to"],
"phrases": ["(a) lack of response"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a reaction to something that has happened or been said",
"sensetop": "response to somebody/somethingin response to somebody/something",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The news **provoked** an angry **response**."
},
{
"text": "to **elicit/trigger/evoke a response**"
},
{
"text": "When I suggested changes, I got a very **positive response**."
},
{
"text": "I knocked on the door but there was no response."
},
{
"text": "There has been little response to our appeal for funds.",
"contextForm": "response to somebody/something"
},
{
"text": "The product was developed in response to demand.",
"contextForm": "in response to somebody/something"
},
{
"text": "This is a normal response to feeling abandoned."
},
{
"text": "Laughter seemed the only appropriate response."
},
{
"text": "The article drew an overwhelming response."
},
{
"text": "The proposed design elicited an immediate response from the public."
},
{
"text": "She discussed the role of film music in triggering an emotional response."
},
{
"text": "These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer."
},
{
"text": "We had some favourable responses from people who heard the song."
},
{
"text": "We have received a large response to our promotion."
},
{
"text": "His comments drew an angry response from the crowd."
},
{
"text": "industries that require a rapid response to new markets"
},
{
"text": "The scheme was launched as a response to the housing crisis."
},
{
"text": "New gun laws were proposed in response to the attacks."
},
{
"text": "In response to the report, the government released a statement."
},
{
"text": "He had an aggressive response to perceived threats."
},
{
"text": "the immune response to viral infections"
},
{
"text": "These antibodies cause a strong inflammatory response."
},
{
"text": "He's an expert on plants' responses to environmental stress."
},
{
"text": "Research shows that billions of dollars in potential sales is lost as a result of the slow response of web sites."
},
{
"text": "my knee-jerk response to the story"
},
{
"text": "We'll coordinate emergency responses from now on."
},
{
"text": "The response from local businesses has been muted."
},
{
"text": "The immune system springs into action to mount a response against the virus."
},
{
"text": "My initial response was one of anger."
},
{
"text": "In response, she stormed out of the room."
},
{
"text": "The negative critical response to his film led to a change of direction."
},
{
"text": "He was not getting the desired response from the audience."
},
{
"text": "Due to lack of response the event has been cancelled."
},
{
"text": "That's the only logical response."
},
{
"text": "his delayed response to the event"
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["affirmative", "encouraging", "enthusiastic"],
"verb + response": ["give", "make", "formulate"],
"response + noun": ["rate", "time"],
"preposition": ["in response (to)", "response from", "response to"],
"phrases": ["(a) lack of response"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "a part of a church service that the people sing or speak as an answer to the part that the priest sings or speaks",
"examples": [
{
"text": "The congregation sang the responses."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/rɪˈspɒns/",
"audio": "re/response/response__gb_2.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/rɪˈspɑːns/",
"audio": "re/response/response__us_4.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French respons or Latin responsum ‘something offered in return’, neuter past participle of respondere, from re- ‘again’ + spondere ‘to pledge’."
}