Collocation
overcome a problem
Definition
to successfully deal with a difficulty and stop it from causing trouble
'overcome a problem' is a common English collocation. to successfully deal with a difficulty and stop it from causing trouble
overcome + a problem
“With expert advice, we were able to overcome a problem that had delayed the project for weeks.”
Examples
- We finally _____ a problem with the new software update.
- If we work together, we can _____ a problem like this quickly.
- She _____ a problem with her laptop by restarting it and updating the drivers.
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- The team had to _____ a problem in the supply chain before production could continue.
- We need a backup plan in case we can’t _____ a problem during the live event.
- By changing the design, the engineers _____ a problem that caused the machine to overheat.
- It took months of practice for him to _____ a problem with public speaking.
- No matter how serious it seems, you can _____ a problem if you break it into smaller steps.
- After several failed attempts, they _____ a problem that had been affecting data accuracy.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder
- do a job to perform a task or piece of work; to complete work that needs to be done