Collocation
run a test
Definition
to perform a test or examination to check how something works or to find a problem
'run a test' is a common English collocation. to perform a test or examination to check how something works or to find a problem
run + a test
“The technician will run a test to find out why the machine keeps stopping.”
Examples
- Let’s _____ a test to see if the microphone works.
- The nurse _____ a test to check my blood sugar.
- Before we release the update, we need to _____ a test on the new feature.
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- If the light is still on, the mechanic will _____ a test on the battery.
- They’ve _____ a test twice, but the results are inconsistent.
- We should _____ a test to confirm the website loads quickly on mobile.
- The lab will _____ a test to determine whether the water is safe to drink.
- To isolate the bug, the developer _____ a test with only one variable changed.
- Once the system is stable, we’ll _____ a test under heavy traffic conditions.
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