{
    "term": "level",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be",
            "sensetop": "on a level with somethingon a level",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The cables are buried one metre below **ground level**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The floodwater nearly **reached** roof **level**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The river has fallen to **its lowest level since** 2012."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the level rose/dropped/decreased/increased"
                },
                {
                    "text": "On the second floor you are on a level with *(= at the same height as)* the treetops.",
                    "contextForm": "on a level with something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The tables are not on a level *(= the same height)*.",
                    "contextForm": "on a level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the level of water in the bottle"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plane was flying at a very low level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The water rose to the level of the ground floor windows."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding."
                },
                {
                    "text": "below the level of the cloud"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["high", "low", "ground"],
                "verb + level": ["adjust", "change", "lower"],
                "preposition": [
                    "above a/​the level",
                    "at a/​the level",
                    "below a/​the level"
                ],
                "phrases": ["a change in level", "a change of level"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a floor of a building; a layer of ground",
            "sensetop": "on a level",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a multi-level car park"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Take the lift to Level Four."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The restaurant is on the level below this one.",
                    "contextForm": "on a level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The library is all on one level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Are we on the right level for the restaurant?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Remember that we parked on level 5."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Houses and homes"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["ground", "lower", "higher"],
                "preposition": ["on a/​the level", "to a/​the level"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time",
            "sensetop": "at a/the… level",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a low **level of support** for the proposed changes"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**Increase your level** of activity to burn more calories."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to **raise/reduce the level** of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They have **achieved** higher **levels** of efficiency."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A change of course may be needed if the current level of violence continues."
                },
                {
                    "text": "low/high/elevated blood cholesterol levels"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a reduction/a rise/a decrease/an increase/a change in energy levels"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Profits were **at the same level as** the year before.",
                    "contextForm": "at a/the… level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a test that checks the level of cholesterol in the blood"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Crime has reached its highest level ever."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Emissions are well below the levels set by the WHO."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Excessive levels of lead were found in the water."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Industrial output has reached record levels."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Mortgage rates were 10% above their current level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Radiation is well below the permitted level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Rents will be kept at this level for another year."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She predicts that fuel prices will remain at current levels."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There will be stiff penalties if companies exceed these levels of pollution."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They were asked to indicate the level of distress they experienced as a result of their experiences."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a generous level of financial support for the arts"
                },
                {
                    "text": "an acceptable level of risk"
                },
                {
                    "text": "permitted levels of chemical pollutants"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the worst level of business failure since 1997"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Another cause for concern is the rising level of crime."
                },
                {
                    "text": "High stress levels will affect employees' productivity."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The aim is to reduce pollution levels in the city."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These cities have relatively low levels of unemployment."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["elevated", "high", "significant"],
                "verb + level": ["achieve", "attain", "reach"],
                "level + verb": ["go up", "rise", "soar"],
                "preposition": [
                    "above a/​the level",
                    "at a/​the level",
                    "below a/​the level"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "a particular standard or quality",
            "sensetop": "at a… levelon a level",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The hotel's **level of service** is consistently high."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The participants had different levels of education."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He studied French to degree level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "What is the level of this course?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is difficult to **maintain this level** of performance."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She has **played** tennis **at a high level**.",
                    "contextForm": "at a… level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Both players are on a level *(= of the same standard)*.",
                    "contextForm": "on a level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I refuse to **sink to their level** *(= behave as badly as them)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "students who have reached the intermediate level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "students at intermediate level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "language students at different levels of proficiency"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They work hard, but with varying levels of success."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He has reached an advanced level in his studies."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Standards of hygiene are at a fairly low level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a sport suitable for people of all fitness levels"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Most of these students have a high level of language ability."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She studied psychology at degree level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He reached a very high level at a very young age."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The school offers classes at all levels from beginner to advanced."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's reading at grade level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "His English is way above the level of the other students."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The book is not suitable for students below degree level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The difficulty level of the exercises in the book varies widely."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The teaching is at quite a basic level."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["basic", "elementary", "low"],
                "verb + level": ["attain", "reach", "complete"],
                "preposition": [
                    "above a/​the level",
                    "at a/​the level",
                    "below a/​the level"
                ],
                "phrases": [
                    "somebody’s comfort level",
                    "take somebody/​something to the next level"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "a position or rank in a scale of size or importance",
            "sensetop": "at (a) … level",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the upper levels of government"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Discussions are currently being held **at national level**.",
                    "contextForm": "at (a) … level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**at local/international level **"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The decision is being made at top level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is a lot of corruption at a local level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The thing has got to be organized on an international level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "At the local level there's a lot to be said for the plan."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The party needs to win support at grassroots level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These decisions are made at board level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He promised reforms at all levels of government."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It's people at the lower levels within the company that will lose their jobs."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He rose to the level of general manager."
                },
                {
                    "text": "You need to do all three levels to qualify as a canteen supervisor."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It's time to take my career to the next level."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["high", "upper", "low"],
                "verb + level": ["reach", "rise to"],
                "preposition": ["at a/​the level", "on a/​the level"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "a particular way of looking at, reacting to or understanding something",
            "sensetop": "on a… levelat a… level",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me.",
                    "contextForm": "on a… level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Fables can be understood on various levels."
                },
                {
                    "text": "At a conscious level, I was quite satisfied with my life.",
                    "contextForm": "at a… level"
                },
                {
                    "text": "On a superficial level everything appears to be in order, but at a deeper level you can see that there's a lot wrong."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We probably need to look at this problem at a more detailed level."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["conscious", "subconscious", "unconscious"],
                "preposition": ["at a/​the level", "on a/​the level"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "one of a series of stages in a computer game. Players progress from easy to more advanced levels within the game.",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a computer game with 15 levels"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Players advance to the next level by collecting all the pieces and constructing the spaceship."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Each level is randomly generated so each game is different."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Games and toys"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "a device used to test whether a surface is level, consisting of a glass tube partly filled with liquid with a bubble of air inside. The position of the bubble indicates whether the surface is level.",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "honest; legal",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'm not convinced he's on the level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Are you sure this deal is on the level?"
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "above board"
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "This place is on a level with the best French restaurants."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "This place is on a par with the best French restaurants."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to further improve or develop something that is already successful",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He decided to move to New York to take his career to the next level."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We are taking web design to the next level."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈlevl/",
                "audio": "le/level/level__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈlevl/",
                "audio": "le/level/level__us_2.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Middle English (denoting an instrument to determine whether a surface is horizontal): from Old French livel, based on Latin libella, diminutive of libra ‘scales, balance’."
}