To ignore
Example: He ignores minor issues to focus on priorities
Definition
"To ignore" means deliberately paying no attention to someone or something, often by choosing not to acknowledge or respond to it. For example, when someone ignores minor issues, they consciously avoid dealing with them to focus on more important priorities.
Etymology
The verb "to ignore" comes from the Latin word 'ignorare,' meaning 'not to know' or 'to be unaware of.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean intentionally disregarding or paying no attention to something. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'ignorant,' linking both to the concept of lack of knowledge or awareness.
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"To ignore" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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