Collocation
ID card
an official card used to prove who someone is, often with a photo and personal details
Definition
'ID card' is a common English collocation. an official card used to prove who someone is, often with a photo and personal details
ID card
“Please show your ID card at the entrance.”
Examples
- Please show your ID card at the entrance.
- I keep my ID card in my wallet next to my bank card.
- You need an ID card to check in at the hotel.
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- The receptionist asked to see my ID card before giving me a visitor badge.
- If you lose your ID card, report it to the office immediately.
- All employees must wear their ID card where it can be seen.
- Security will not let you into the lab without an ID card.
- The bouncer checked my ID card carefully under the light.
- Your ID card number is linked to your student account on the system.
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