Collocations for context - noun
ADJ.
broad, general, larger, overall, wider
You can''t just look at it in terms of the immediate problem. You''ve got to see it in a wider context.
You can''t just look at it in terms of the immediate problem. You''ve got to see it in a wider context.
narrow | immediate
A work which transcends its immediate historical context and speaks to later generations.
A work which transcends its immediate historical context and speaks to later generations.
correct, proper, real, right | appropriate, realistic, relevant
to present examples of language in use in an appropriate context
to present examples of language in use in an appropriate context
certain, given, particular, specific
These actions only have meaning within certain specific contexts.
These actions only have meaning within certain specific contexts.
original | changed, changing, different, new, novel | meaningful
Children need meaningful contexts for their work in science.
Children need meaningful contexts for their work in science.
neutral | contemporary, modern | everyday, normal | global, international, local, national, regional | human
It is natural to find conflict in the work environment, in the family, or any other human context.
It is natural to find conflict in the work environment, in the family, or any other human context.
communicative, conversational | experimental, practical, theoretical | classroom, school | business, commercial, cultural, economic, educational, fictional, geographical, historical, legal, literary, political, religious, social | Christian, Islamic, etc. | African, Asian, etc.
VERB + CONTEXT
offer (sb), provide (sb with)
Institutions provide a context in which individuals can take on different roles.
Institutions provide a context in which individuals can take on different roles.
place sth in, put sth into, set sth in
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
consider/examine/look at/see/understand/view sth in
His decision can only be understood in context.
His decision can only be understood in context.
quote sth out of, take sth out of
Her reply was quoted out of context and seemed to mean something quite different from what she had intended.
Her reply was quoted out of context and seemed to mean something quite different from what she had intended.
PREP.
in (a/the) ~
Similar problems have arisen in other contexts.
Similar problems have arisen in other contexts.
within a/the ~
You''ve got to look at these remarks within the context of the recent scandals.
You''ve got to look at these remarks within the context of the recent scandals.
~ for
a neutral context for sharing and debating ideas
a neutral context for sharing and debating ideas
PHRASES
a range/variety of contexts