Adolescence /ˌæd

factor /ˈfæk.tə r / /-tɚ/ verb
indicate /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ verb SHOW
1. [ T ] to show, point or make clear in another way
Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.
[ + question word ] Please indicate wh ich free gift you would like to receive.
[ + ( that ) ] She indicated to me (that) she didn't want me to say anything.


indicate /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ verb SIGNAL
2. [ I or T ] UK to show other road users that you intend to turn left or right when you are driving a vehicle
3. [ T ] When a device indicates a value or change, it signals it
The gauge indicates a temperature below freezing point.
indicate /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ verb SUGGEST
4. [ T ] to suggest something as being suitable
specialized Antihistamine is indicated for this patient as a treatment for her allergies.
humorous I'm so hot and tired - I think a long cool drink is indicated!
merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝːdʒ/ verb
1. [ I or T ] to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this
They decided to merge the two companies into one.
The country's two biggest banks are planning to merge.
After a while the narrow track merges with a wider path.
2. [ I ] US for filter in