English Collocations

Sexual behaviour refers to the actions or activities that people engage in to express their sexuality or to experience sexual pleasure.

“The study examined the sexual behaviour of young adults in relation to their mental health.”

Sexual contact refers to any physical or intimate interaction between two or more people that involves their genitals or other erogenous zones.

“The victim reported that there was no sexual contact between her and the perpetrator.”

Sexual difference refers to the physical, biological, or psychological characteristics that distinguish one sex from another.

“The study examined the sexual differences in brain structure and function.”

Sexual exploitation is the act of taking advantage of someone for sexual purposes, often through coercion, manipulation, or force.

“The organization works to prevent sexual exploitation of children in developing countries.”

Sexual identity refers to a person's sense of self as male, female, or something else, and how they express their sexuality or gender.

“The company has a policy to respect and support all employees' sexual identity and expression.”

Sexual intercourse is the act of engaging in physical, intimate contact with someone, often involving genital penetration or other forms of sexual activity.

“The couple engaged in sexual intercourse that was consensual and respectful.”

Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, often described as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.

“The company has a policy to respect and support all employees' sexual orientation and expression.”

Sexual violence is any form of physical or non-physical act that is sexual in nature and is committed against someone without their consent or under coercion.

“The organization works to prevent sexual violence against women and children in conflict zones.”

To share information means to provide or exchange knowledge, data, or ideas with someone else, often for mutual benefit or to achieve a common goal.

“The company will share information with its partners to develop a new product.”

A shared experience is an event, activity, or situation that is common to two or more people, often creating a sense of community or bonding.

“The team's shared experience of working together on the project helped to build their trust and communication skills.”

Shared meaning refers to the common understanding or interpretation that people have about a particular concept, idea, or experience.

“The team worked to establish a shared meaning of the project's objectives and goals.”

Shared values are the principles, beliefs, or standards that are common to two or more people, often guiding their actions, decisions, or behavior.

“The company's shared values of integrity and respect helped to build trust with its customers.”

A sharp contrast is a very obvious and clear difference between two things.

“The sharp contrast between the rich and the poor in the city is striking.”

A sharp distinction is a clear and well-defined difference between two things.

“The researcher made a sharp distinction between the two theories.”

To shift emphasis means to change the focus or importance of something.

“The company will shift emphasis from marketing to sales.”

A short duration is a period of time that is limited or brief.

“The experiment was conducted over a short duration to minimize costs.”

A short period is a brief or limited amount of time.

“The company experienced significant growth over a short period.”

To show a tendency means to exhibit or demonstrate a certain inclination or trend.

“The data shows a tendency towards increased sales.”

To show a trend means to demonstrate or exhibit a pattern or direction of change.

“The data shows a trend towards increased demand.”

To show evidence means to provide proof or demonstrate something.

“The researcher will show evidence of the new phenomenon at the conference.”

To show variation means to demonstrate or exhibit differences or changes.

“The data will show variation in the results.”

To sign a treaty means to formally agree to or ratify a formal agreement between countries or organizations.

“The countries will sign a treaty to establish trade agreements.”

A significant amount of something is a substantial or considerable quantity.

“The company has invested a significant amount of money in research and development.”

A significant change is a substantial or important alteration or modification.

“The company has undergone a significant change in its business strategy.”