Collocation
make a noise
to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable
Definition
'make a noise' is a common English collocation. to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable
make + a noise
“Try not to make a noise while the baby is sleeping.”
Examples
- Please do not make a noise during the exam.
- Try not to make a noise when you come in late.
- I dropped the pan and it made a noise that woke everyone up.
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- The old floorboards always make a noise when you step on them.
- If you make a noise, the dog will start barking.
- We had to make a noise to get the lifeguard’s attention from the shore.
- She was trying so hard not to make a noise that she held her breath.
- The engine started to make a strange noise, so I pulled over immediately.
- Even the smallest movement can make a noise in a completely silent room.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a change to alter something; to do something differently in order to improve a situation