Collocations for level - adj.
1. with no part higher than any other
VERBS
be, look, seem | get sth, keep sth
Make sure you get the shelf level before screwing it in. | Keep the pot level, or you''ll spill the coffee.
ADV.
absolutely, completely
The floor has got to be absolutely level.
approximately, more or less
2. at the same height/position as sth
VERBS
be | come, draw
As they reached the final bend, Graham drew level and threatened too overtake him.
PREP.
with
The top of the water came level with her chin.
Collocations for level - noun
ADJ.
high, record, significant, substantial
Industrial output has reached record levels.
increasing, rising | excessive
Excessive levels of lead were found in the water.
low | decreasing, falling | varying
keen amateurs who work hard, with varying levels of success
generous
a generous level of financial support for the arts
permitted, recommended, required
permitted levels of chemical pollutants
acceptable, adequate, necessary, normal, realistic, reasonable, safe
an acceptable level of risk Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level.
dangerous, unacceptable | worst
the worst level of business failure since 1997
noise, pollution, radiation | crime | blood-sugar, cholesterol, hormone, etc. | stress
VERB + LEVEL
achieve, reach
They have achieved higher levels of efficiency. | Crime has reached its highest level ever.
remain at
She predicts that fuel prices will remain at current levels.
improve, increase, raise | maintain | bring down, control, decrease, keep down, lower, reduce | change | set
Emissions are well below the levels set by the World Health Authority.
exceed
There will be stiff penalties if companies exceed these levels of pollution.
LEVEL + VERB
go up, rise, soar | fall, go down, plummet | change, vary
PREP.
above a/the ~
Mortgage rates were 10% above their current level.
at a/the ~
Rents will be kept at this level for another year.
below a/the ~
Radiation is well below the permitted level.
2. stage of progress/standard
ADJ.
basic, elementary, low
The teaching is at quite a basic level.
entry
They have a good range of entry-level computers for beginners.
intermediate | advanced, high
Her illness has reached an advanced level.
degree | difficulty
The difficulty level of the exercises in the book varies widely.
fitness
a sport suitable for people of all fitness levels
VERB + LEVEL
attain, reach
students who have reached the intermediate level
complete, do, take
You need to do all three levels to qualify as a canteen supervisor.
PREP.
above a/the ~
His English is way above the level of the other students.
at a/the ~
students at intermediate level She has played tennis at a high level.
below a/the ~
The book is not suitable for students below degree level.
3. grade in an organization or structure
ADJ.
high, upper
the upper levels of the civil service
low | senior | global, international, local, national, regional | grass-roots
The party needs to win support at grass-roots level.
ministerial | board
These decisions are made at board level.
VERB + LEVEL
reach, rise to
He rose to the level of general manager.
PREP.
at a/the ~
At the local level there''s a lot to be said for the plan.
on a/the ~
The thing has got to be organized on an international level.
4. way of considering sth
ADJ.
conscious, unconscious
At a conscious level, I was quite satisfied with my life.
deep | superficial | detailed
We probably need to look at this problem at a more detailed level.
general | practical | theoretical | political
PREP.
at a/the ~, on a/the ~
On a superficial level everything appears to be in order, but at a deeper level you an see that there''s a lot wrong.
ADJ.
high, low | ground, sea, water
the problem of rising sea levels
eye
a shelf at eye level
VERB + LEVEL
adjust, change, lower, raise
They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding.
PREP.
above a/the ~
200m above sea level
at a/the ~
The plane was flying at a very low level.
below a/the ~
below the level of the cloud
on a ~ with
On the second floor you are on a level with the treetops.
to a/the ~
The water rose to the level of the ground floor windows.
PHRASES
a change in/of level
ADJ.
ground, lower | higher, top, upper
PREP.
on a/the ~
Are we on the right level for the restaurant?
to a/the ~
Take the lift to Level Four.