To balance
Example: She balances work responsibilities with personal commitments effectively
Definition
"To balance" means to keep or arrange different elements in a state of equilibrium or equal importance, often to avoid falling or favoring one side. For example, she balances work responsibilities with personal commitments effectively, managing both without neglect.
Etymology
The verb "to balance" originates from the Old French word 'balance,' which itself comes from the Latin 'bilanx,' meaning 'having two scales.' This reflects the concept of weighing or keeping things even. Did you know? The word originally referred to a pair of scales used for weighing, symbolizing fairness and equilibrium.
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"To balance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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