level

get sth, keep sth

The carpenter carefully got the picture frame level before hammering the nail into the wall.

absolutely, completely

The carpenter checked that the shelf was completely level before securing it to the wall.

come, draw

The score was tied at halftime, but our team came level in the second half and eventually won.

with

Her eyes were level with the top of the fence as she stood on the platform.

high, record, significant, substantial

Water pollution in the river has reached significant levels this summer.

excessive

The factory was shut down due to excessive levels of pollution in the surrounding air.

varying

The students in my class have varying levels of English ability, so the teacher gives them different assignments.

generous

The school provides a generous level of funding for sports programs every year.

permitted, recommended, required

The doctor said my cholesterol was above the recommended level for my age.

acceptable, adequate, necessary, normal, realistic, reasonable, safe

The doctor said my cholesterol is now at an acceptable level after changing my diet.

worst

The pollution in that city reached its worst level during the industrial boom of the 1980s.

achieve, reach

After years of training, she finally reached the advanced level in her piano lessons.

remain at

The water in the pool remained at a safe level throughout the summer.

set

The teacher set strict performance levels for all students to achieve by the end of term.

exceed

If noise from the factory exceeds safe levels, residents can file a complaint.

above a/the ~

The water rose two meters above the normal level during the flood.

at a/the ~

The company decided to maintain prices at the current level to stay competitive.

below a/the ~

My test scores fell below the level needed to pass the course.

basic, elementary, low

My son is still at an elementary level in his piano lessons, so he practices simple songs every day.

entry

My first job was at an entry-level position in the marketing department.

advanced, high

The students in this class have already achieved a high level of English proficiency.

difficulty

The game starts easy but reaches a much higher difficulty level as you progress.

fitness

My doctor said I need to improve my fitness level before starting the gym training program.

attain, reach

After years of practice, she finally attained a professional level in her piano playing.

complete, do, take

After she completed level 5, she was finally able to advance to the advanced course.

above a/the ~

Her cooking skills are well above the level expected for someone who just started learning.

at a/the ~

My son plays soccer at a competitive level and practices three times a week.

below a/the ~

The swimming pool has a shallow section for children below intermediate level.

high, upper

She works at a high level in the company and makes important decisions.

grass-roots

Community organizations are working to make changes at grass-roots level in their neighborhoods.

board

The company's management discussed the new strategy at board level last month.

reach, rise to

After years of hard work, she finally reached the level of supervisor at her company.

at a/the ~

Teachers at the school level understand the daily challenges that students face in the classroom.

on a/the ~

We need to discuss this problem on a local level before involving the national government.

conscious, unconscious

She wasn't aware of it at a conscious level, but something felt wrong.

detailed

The teacher explained the science topic at a detailed level so all students could understand it.

at a/the ~, on a/the ~

At the international level, the new trade agreement will affect millions of workers.