Type of collocations
There are many different types of collocation. Here are some examples
1 Adjectives and nouns
Notice adjectives that are typically used with particular nouns.
Emma always wears red or yellow or some other bright color.
We had a brief chat about the exams but didn’t have time to discuss them properly.
Unemployment is a major problem for the government at the moment.
Improving the health service is another key issue for government.
2 Nouns and Verbs
Notice how nouns and verbs often go together. The examples below are all to do with economics and business.
The economy boomed in the 1990s. (the economy was very strong)
The company has grown and now employs 50 more people than last year.
The company has expanded and now has branches in most major cities.
The two companies merged in 2013 and now form one very large corporation.
The company launched the product in 2012.
The price increase poses a problem for us.
The internet has created opportunities for our business.