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**FTC, the** /,ef ti: 'si:/ *abbrev.* for the Federal Trade Commission; a US government organization that is responsible for making sure that trade between companies and their customers is fair. If two companies plan to MERGE (=join together to become a single large company), the FTC finds out whether this arrangement will be unfair to other companies or to customers in general. There is a similar organization in the UK called the MONOPOLIES AND MERGERS COMMISSION.
**FT Index, the** /,ef ti: 'indeks/ $\rightarrow$ **see** FINANCIAL TIMES INDEX, THE
**ftp** /,ef ti: 'pi:/ *n* [U] *abbrev.* for file transfer protocol; a standard system for moving documents, PROGRAMS etc from one computer to another on the Internet: *You can download the software by ftp from our website.*
**fuch.sia** /'fju:$\int\partial$/ *n* a garden bush with hanging bell-shaped flowers in two colours of red, pink, bluish-red, or white
**fuck$^1$** /f$\wedge$k/ *v* [I;T] *taboo slang* to have sex (with)
**fuck about/around** *phr v* [1] *taboo slang, especially BrE* to waste time; act in a useless or stupid way
**fuck off** *phr v* [I usually IMPERATIVE] *taboo slang* **1** to go away **2** to stop being troublesome or annoying
**fuck sthg.** $\uparrow$ **up** *phr v* [T] *taboo slang* to spoil; ruin —**'fuck-up** $n$ *taboo slang*: *He's been responsible for a series of major fuck-ups.*
**fuck$^2$** *n* [C usually sing.] *taboo slang* **1** an act of having sex **2 not care/give a fuck** not to care at all
**fuck$^3$** *interj taboo slang* (used as an expression of annoyance)
**'fuck all** *n* [U] *taboo slang, especially BrE* nothing at all: *It's got fuck all to do with you, so just mind your own business!*
**fucked** /f$\wedge$kt/ *adj taboo slang* **1** also **,fucked 'up** completely broken or in a very bad condition: *The engine's completely fucked.* **2** in a very bad situation which will not improve: *If she can't lend me the money, I'm fucked.*
**fuck.er** /'f$\wedge$k$\partial$r/ *n taboo slang* a stupid or greatly disliked person, especially a man
**fuck.ing** /'f$\wedge$kI$\eta$/ *adj, adv* [A] *taboo* **1** (used to give force to an expression, especially showing extreme annoyance): *You fucking idiot!* **2** (used as an almost meaningless addition to speech): *I got my fucking foot caught in the fucking chair!*
**fud.dle$^1$** /'f$\wedge$dl/ *v* [T] *infml* to make (a person, the mind etc) slow and unable to work clearly, especially as a result of drinking too much alcohol: *Too much strong drink will fuddle your brain.* | *a fuddled old man*
**fuddle$^2$** *n* **in a fuddle** *infml* unable to think clearly; confused: *My grandad gets in a fuddle if he has too many things to do.*
**fud.dy-dud.dy** /'f$\wedge$di ,d$\wedge$di/ *n derog* a person who does not understand or approve of modern ideas: *Uncle Ernest's a bit of an old fuddy-duddy; he still believes women shouldn't smoke.* | *fuddy-duddy ideas*
**fudge$^1$** /f$\wedge$d$\text{Z}$/ *n* [U] **1** a soft creamy light brown sweet made of sugar, milk, butter etc **2** an action which provides an answer to a problem but not in a satisfactory way
**fudge$^2$** *v derog* **1** [T(UP)] to put together roughly or dishonestly: *There's nothing new in this book; the writer has fudged up a lot of old ideas.* | *The figures on the latest report have been fudged.* **2** [I(on);T] to avoid taking firm action on (something): *The government have fudged the issue of equal rights because they're afraid it would make them unpopular.* | *They have tended to fudge on matters of economic policy.*
**fuel$^1$** /'fju:$\partial$l/ *n* [C;U] **(a)** material that is used for producing heat or power by burning or by atomic means: *Petrol is no longer a cheap fuel.* | *Wood, coal, oil, gas, and plutonium are different kinds of fuel.* | *a fuel pump* | *fuel bills* | *high fuel consumption* | *a fuel-efficient engine* | (fig.) *The workers weren't satisfied with their wages, and when they were asked to work longer hours, it added fuel to the flames.* (=made them even more angry)
**fuel$^2$** *v* -ll- *BrE* || -l- *AmE* **1** [T] to provide with fuel: *The car is being fuelled in preparation for the race.* | (fig.) *His provocative words only fuelled the argument further.* **2** [I (UP)] to take in fuel: *Aircraft sometimes fuel (up) in midair.* $\rightarrow$ see also REFUEL
**'fuel cell** *n* a piece of equipment that combines two different ELEMENTS, such as OXYGEN and HYDROGEN, to produce electricity in order to supply power to a vehicle or machine
**'fuel-ef,ficient** *adj* (of an engine or vehicle) using fuel in an effective way, so that less than normal is used
**'fuel in,jection** *n* [U] a method of putting liquid fuel directly into an INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE which allows a car to ACCELERATE more quickly. Cars with fuel injection engines are relatively expensive and have a modern sporty image. $\rightarrow$ compare GTI —**'fuel in,jected** *adj*
**fug** /f$\wedge$g/ *n* [S] *infml, especially BrE* a heavy unpleasant airless condition of a room etc, caused by heat, smoke, or the presence of many people: *There's a terrible fug in here; please open the window!* —**fug.gy** *adj*: *a fuggy atmosphere*
**fu.gi.tive** /'fju:d$\text{z}\partial$tIv/ *n* [(from)] *fml* a person escaping from the law, the police, danger etc: *Three fugitives are still at large (=haven't been caught) following the prison escape.* | *a fugitive from justice*
**fugue** /fju:g/ *n* a piece of music in which one or two tunes are repeated by different parts or voices
**Fu.ji, Mount** /'fu:d$\text{z}$i/ **also Fu.ji.ya.ma** /,fu:d$\text{z}$i'ja:m$\partial$/ a VOLCANO, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo, which is the highest mountain in Japan. Its top has the shape of a perfect CONE and it has been the subject of many paintings and poems for centuries.
**Fu.ji.mo.ri, Al.ber.to** /,fu:$\text{d}\text{z}$i'm$\text{O}$:ri, æl'b$\text{e}$$\partial$t$\text{U}$ll-'b$\text{e}$$\text{I}$r-/ 1938-) the president of Peru from 1990 to 2000. At first he was popular because he dealt with TERRORIST groups in a very strong and determined way, but he later became very unpopular when many people believed that he was connected to people who used power in a dishonest or illegal way and was guilty of abusing (ABUSE) people's HUMAN RIGHTS (=treating them in a cruel or violent way). In 2000 he was forced to leave his position.
**Ful.bright Schol.ar.ship** /'f$\text{U}$lbraIt ,sk$\text{D}$l$\partial$$\int$IpIl-,ska:l$\partial$r-/ *n* money provided for US university students and teachers so that they can study in other countries, and for students and teachers from other countries so that they can study in the US —**Fulbright Scholar** *n*
**ful.crum** /'f$\wedge$lkr$\partial$m, 'fæl-/ *n pl* **-crums** or **-cra** /kr$\partial$/ *tech* the point on which a bar (LEVER) turns, balances, or is supported in lifting or moving something
**ful.fil** *BrE* || **also fulfill** *AmE* /f$\text{U}$l'fIl/ *v* -ll- [T] **1** to carry out (an order, conditions etc); obey: *The conditions of the contract must be fulfilled exactly.* **2 fml** to do or perform (a duty etc): *A nurse has many duties to fulfil in caring for the sick.* | *This chimney fulfils the function of taking away gas fumes.* **3** to supply or satisfy (a need, demand, or purpose): *The travelling library fulfils an important need for people who live in country areas.* | *This company should be able to fulfil our requirements.* | *He finds his work very fulfilling.* (=enjoys it very much) **4** to make or prove to be true; cause (something wished for or planned) to happen: *The old prophecy that the world would come to an end after a thousand years was not fulfilled.* | *If he's lazy, he'll never fulfil his ambition to be a doctor.* | *'I'll never learn to speak English!' 'That's a self-fulfilling prophecy,'* (=if you believe this, it will come true) **5** to develop and express the abilities, qualities, character etc, of (oneself) fully: *She succeeded in fulfilling herself both as an actress and as a mother.*
**ful.fil.ment** *BrE* || **also fulfillment** *AmE* /f$\text{U}$l'fIlm$\partial$nt/ *n* [U] **1** the act of fulfilling or state of being fulfilled: *After many years, our plans have come to fulfilment.* | *the fulfilment of a promise* **2** satisfaction after successful effort: *He gets a great sense of fulfilment from his work with the mentally handicapped.*
**Ful.ham** /'f$\text{U}$l$\partial$m/ an area of west London which is a fashionable place to live
**full$^1$** /f$\text{U}$l/ *adj* **1** [(of, UP)] (of a container or space) holding as much or as many as possible or reasonable; filled completely: *You can't put any more liquid into that bottle - it's full.* | *After the storm, the holes in the road were full of rainwater.* | *The train's full (up); there are no seats left at all.* | *The drawer was full up with old clothes.* | *It's rude to talk with your mouth full.* | *The wine glass was already full to the brim.* (=there was no room for even a single drop of wine) | (*infml*) *The little cinema was full to bursting.* (=could not hold any more people) | (*fig.*) *The doctor has a very full day before*