CEFR A2

lase

verb

Meaning

lase means to use a laser beam on, as for cutting. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The physical chemist lased the atoms as they passed between the electrodes to study their motion.
Once enough of the gas particles are in a higher energy state, they will begin to lase and give off a coherent beam.

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lase (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪz/

Definition

lase means to use a laser beam on, as for cutting. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The physical chemist lased the atoms as they passed between the electrodes to study their motion.
Once enough of the gas particles are in a higher energy state, they will begin to lase and give off a coherent beam.
The lesson showed how to lase in a natural sentence.

How to Use lase

to lase (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to lase."
lase in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how lase works in context."

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