(1) the prohibition of smoking in public areas
(2) a prohibition against selling alcohol to people under the age of 18
(3) ...a prohibition on discrimination.

(1) Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right. ’
(2) The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly) .
(3) I paused at the door and looked back.

(1) an efficient secretary
(2) efficient heating equipment
(3) the efficient use of energy

(1) Photography is strictly forbidden in the museum.
(2) The conversation was in danger of wandering into forbidden territory (= topics that they were not allowed to talk about) .
(3) Smoking was forbidden everywhere...

(1) Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
(2) The Vances could travel, they could do the things worth doing, and here she was.
(3) We had to make the best of it, and that is never worth doing by halves.

(1) She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to.
(2) He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip.
(3) (formal)They could ill afford to lose any more staff.

(1) White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures.
(2) Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle.
(3) What is the chemical symbol for copper?

(1) My doctor has forbidden me sugar.
(2) Lack of space forbids further treatment of the topic here.
(3) ‘Maybe you'll end up as a lawyer, like me. ’ ‘God forbid! ’

(1) Fruit maturity may play a part in phenotypic characterization.
(2) This is an import aspect for the soft data statistics to play a part.
(3) Under certain circumstances their country of origin may also play a part.

(1) It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
(2) It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong.
(3) I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious.

(1) For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn?
(2) Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing.
(3) Lysenko gave a deep rumbling laugh at his own joke.

(1) Someone tapped at the door.
(2) He was busy tapping away at his computer.
(3) Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.

(1) physical fitness
(2) physical appearance
(3) The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health.

(1) I'mdefinitely going to get in touch with these people.
(2) I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self.
(3) He attempted to get in touch with them but without success.

(1) The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court.
(2) The presentation of prizes began after the speeches.
(3) The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself.

(1) a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol
(2) Soviet citizens were prohibited from travelling abroad.
(3) The high cost of equipment prohibits many people from taking up this sport.

(1) Women who put off having a baby often make the best mothers...
(2) The Association has put the event off until October.
(3) The old priest tried to put them off, saying that the hour was late.

(1) She would only play a role if she could identify with the character.
(2) Sedimentation and denudation play a role in exceptional cases.
(3) Hitchhiking effects also play a role in experiments with marker genes.

(1) You can try this nail polish on your nails.
(2) Long has there been no doubt of Heaven's mandate.
(3) no doubt you are wrong.

(1) She made no response.
(2) In response to your inquiry…
(3) I received an encouraging response to my advertisement.

(1) His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
(2) The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong.
(3) facial expressions

(1) a block of text in a document
(2) (British English)The theatre gives discounts for block bookings (= a large number of tickets bought at the same time) .
(3) The three-hour class is divided into four blocks of 45 minutes each.

(1) All you ever do is criticize!
(2) We were taught how to criticize poems.
(3) The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.

(1) She had been babysitting him and his four-year-old sister.
(2) Would you like me to do any babysitting?
(3) If you ever need help with the babysitting, I'd be glad to oblige.

(1) We interviewed each individual member of the community.
(2) The minister refused to comment on individual cases.
(3) respect for individual freedom

(1) This sentence does not seem to connect with the context.
(2) If you stand on stage and share your view of the world, people will connect with you.
(3) The train is timed to connect with the ferry.

(1) a pavement cafe
(2) a mosaic pavement
(3) Two cars skidded on the icy pavement.

(1) I was grieved to hear of the suicide of James.
(2) I will not hear of you making a trip to that place.
(3) They were shocked to hear of the bad news.

(1) matching curtains and cushions
(2) a floor cushion (= a large cushion that you put on the floor to sit on)
(3) a pile of scatter cushions (= small cushions , often in bright colours, that you put on chairs, etc.)

(1) The furniture comes complete with tools and instructions for assembly.
(2) We were in complete agreement.
(3) a complete change

(1) the fight for justice and liberty
(2) He had to endure six months' loss of liberty.
(3) The right to vote should be a liberty enjoyed by all.

(1) The sign said, ‘private property. Keep out. ’
(2) Those are my father's private papers.
(3) The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms.

(1) You deserve a rest after all that hard work.
(2) The report deserves careful consideration.
(3) One player in particular deserves a mention.

(1) trendy clothes
(2) young trendies from art college
(3) ...a trendy London night club.

(1) to take/have/hold French nationality
(2) All applicants will be considered regardless of age, sex, religion or nationality.
(3) The college attracts students of all nationalities.

(1) His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making.
(2) She wrote poems in praise of freedom.
(3) His latest movie has won high praise from the critics.

(1) Drop us a line, it's always great to hear from you.
(2) We are always pleased to hear from our customers.
(3) He was none too thrilled to hear from me at that hour.

(1) Several of the members have come up with suggestions of their own...
(2) 30 years ago, scientists came up with the theory that protons and neutrons are composed of three smaller particles.
(3) If Warren can come up with the $15 million, we'll go to London.

(1) Where to put my dressing table and chest of drawers?
(2) A couple more men had elevated themselves on a chest of drawers.
(3) She couldn't find her top in the chest of drawers.

(1) a strong desire for power
(2) enough money to satisfy all your desires
(3) She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.