| 1 |
account for
|
to explain the reason for something |
| 2 |
account for
|
to make up a part or proportion of something |
| 3 |
add on
|
to include something extra |
| 4 |
add up
|
to result in a correct total |
| 5 |
add up to
|
to amount to a total |
| 6 |
blow out
|
to extinguish by blowing |
| 7 |
blow up
|
to destroy something with an explosion |
| 8 |
boil up
|
to reach the boiling point |
| 9 |
box up
|
to pack into a box |
| 10 |
break down
|
to stop working (for machines or vehicles) |
| 11 |
agree with
|
to have the same opinion as someone |
| 12 |
aim at
|
to direct efforts or attention toward a target or goal |
| 13 |
ask for
|
to request something |
| 14 |
be after
|
to be trying to get or catch something |
| 15 |
be along
|
to arrive |
| 16 |
be away
|
to be absent |
| 17 |
be fed up
|
to be tired or annoyed with something |
| 18 |
be on
|
to be functioning or operating |
| 19 |
be on
|
to be showing on TV or in theaters |
| 20 |
bend down
|
to lower the upper part of the body |
| 21 |
bend over
|
to lean forward |
| 22 |
break down
|
to lose control of emotions |
| 23 |
break in
|
to enter by force |
| 24 |
break out
|
to suddenly begin (especially something bad like fire or war) |
| 25 |
break up
|
to end a romantic relationship |
| 26 |
break up
|
to end a meeting or gathering |
| 27 |
bring back
|
to return something |
| 28 |
bring up
|
to raise a child |
| 29 |
bring up
|
to mention a topic |
| 30 |
call back
|
to return a phone call |
| 31 |
call back
|
to summon someone to return |
| 32 |
call for
|
to demand something |
| 33 |
call for
|
to require something |
| 34 |
call off
|
to cancel something |
| 35 |
call on
|
to visit someone |
| 36 |
call out
|
to shout or speak loudly |
| 37 |
call out
|
to summon someone to come |
| 38 |
call up
|
to make a phone call |
| 39 |
care for
|
to take care of someone or something |
| 40 |
care for
|
to like or enjoy something |
| 41 |
carry on
|
to continue |
| 42 |
carry out
|
to perform or accomplish |
| 43 |
catch up
|
to reach the same level or position |
| 44 |
charge up
|
to recharge a battery |
| 45 |
cheat on
|
to be dishonest (in a test, relationship, etc.) |
| 46 |
check in
|
to register upon arrival |
| 47 |
check into
|
to register at a hotel or facility |
| 48 |
check off
|
to mark as completed |
| 49 |
check out
|
to leave and pay from a hotel |
| 50 |
cheer up
|
to make someone feel happier |
| 51 |
chop down
|
to cut down a tree |
| 52 |
chop up
|
to cut into small pieces |
| 53 |
clean off
|
to wipe something clean |
| 54 |
clean out
|
to empty and clean the inside |
| 55 |
clean up
|
to make something clean or tidy |
| 56 |
clear away
|
to remove things to tidy up |
| 57 |
clear out
|
to empty a space completely |
| 58 |
clear up
|
to become sunny or clear |
| 59 |
close down
|
to shut a business permanently |
| 60 |
close up
|
to shut completely |
| 61 |
come along
|
to arrive or appear |
| 62 |
come back
|
to return |
| 63 |
come down
|
to fall to the ground |
| 64 |
come from
|
to originate from |
| 65 |
come in
|
to enter |
| 66 |
come on
|
to encourage or urge someone |
| 67 |
come out
|
to become visible or known |
| 68 |
cool down
|
to become cooler |
| 69 |
cope with
|
to handle or deal with something |
| 70 |
count down
|
to count numbers in reverse to zero |
| 71 |
count on
|
to rely or depend on |
| 72 |
count up
|
to count a total |
| 73 |
cross off
|
to remove from a list |
| 74 |
cross out
|
to delete by drawing a line |
| 75 |
cry out
|
to shout loudly |
| 76 |
cut it out
|
to stop doing something annoying |
| 77 |
cut up
|
to cut into small pieces |
| 78 |
dig in
|
to start eating (informal) |
| 79 |
divide up
|
to divide or share something |
| 80 |
do with
|
wish for or ask for (usually after can or could) |
| 81 |
doze off
|
to fall asleep lightly |
| 82 |
dream of
|
to imagine or desire something |
| 83 |
drink up
|
to drink all of something |
| 84 |
drive by
|
to pass in a car |
| 85 |
drive off
|
to leave by car |
| 86 |
drive off
|
to force someone to leave |
| 87 |
dry off
|
to become dry or make something dry |
| 88 |
eat up
|
to eat all of something or use completely |
| 89 |
fall over
|
to fall down |
| 90 |
fill in for
|
to substitute for someone |
| 91 |
go across
|
to cross over something |
| 92 |
go for it
|
to try hard or give full effort (informal) |
| 93 |
go out for
|
to go out to do something (like eat) |
| 94 |
go out with
|
to date or have a romantic relationship |
| 95 |
go up to
|
to approach or speak to someone |
| 96 |
hand back
|
to return something |
| 97 |
hang out
|
to spend time relaxing or socializing |
| 98 |
head out
|
to depart or leave |
| 99 |
hear of
|
to hear about or know of something |
| 100 |
hide away
|
to conceal oneself or something |
| 101 |
light up
|
to brighten or to light something |
| 102 |
live for
|
to consider something very important in life |
| 103 |
look on
|
to watch as a spectator |
| 104 |
mess up
|
to make a mistake or create disorder |
| 105 |
note down
|
to write or record something |
| 106 |
occur to
|
to come to someone's mind |
| 107 |
operate on
|
to perform surgery on; to manipulate a machine or system |
| 108 |
owe to
|
to be indebted to; to attribute something to |
| 109 |
pack up
|
to pack belongings; to tidy up |
| 110 |
pack up
|
to break down (informal) |
| 111 |
rent out
|
to lease or allow someone to use something for payment |
| 112 |
ring up
|
to make a phone call |
| 113 |
run after
|
to chase or pursue |
| 114 |
run around
|
to move busily or play actively |
| 115 |
run away
|
to escape or flee |
| 116 |
run out
|
to be used up or expire |
| 117 |
run out of
|
to exhaust a supply of something |
| 118 |
save on
|
to reduce spending on something |
| 119 |
save up
|
to accumulate money |
| 120 |
see about
|
to deal with or arrange something |
| 121 |
see off
|
to say goodbye to someone at departure |
| 122 |
see to
|
to take care of or deal with |
| 123 |
sell out
|
to be sold completely |
| 124 |
send back
|
to return something |
| 125 |
send in
|
to submit something, usually by mail or electronically |
| 126 |
send off
|
to send someone away; to dispatch |
| 127 |
send out
|
to send to multiple recipients |
| 128 |
send up
|
to launch or elevate |
| 129 |
set aside
|
to reserve or put to one side |
| 130 |
set off
|
to begin a journey |
| 131 |
set out
|
to start a journey |
| 132 |
set up
|
to install or arrange something |
| 133 |
set up
|
to start a business or organization |
| 134 |
settle down
|
to become calm or stable |
| 135 |
settle down
|
to start living a stable or family life |
| 136 |
show off
|
to boast or display proudly |
| 137 |
show up
|
to arrive or appear |
| 138 |
shut down
|
to close permanently or power off |
| 139 |
shut off
|
to stop or cut off |
| 140 |
shut up
|
to make someone stop talking; to be quiet (often used as a command) |
| 141 |
sign in
|
to log in or register upon arrival |
| 142 |
sign out
|
to log out or record departure |
| 143 |
sign up
|
to enroll or register to participate |
| 144 |
sing along
|
to sing together with music or another singer |
| 145 |
sit around
|
to sit idly; to spend time doing nothing |
| 146 |
sit down
|
to take a seat; to meet and discuss |
| 147 |
sleep in
|
to oversleep or sleep later than usual |
| 148 |
sleep over
|
to stay overnight at someone’s place |
| 149 |
slow down
|
to reduce speed |
| 150 |
slow down
|
to become less active or intense |
| 151 |
sneak out
|
to leave secretly |
| 152 |
sort out
|
to solve or organize a problem or situation |
| 153 |
speak out
|
to express an opinion clearly and publicly |
| 154 |
speak up
|
to speak louder |
| 155 |
speak up
|
to voice an opinion boldly |
| 156 |
split up
|
to break up or separate |
| 157 |
split up
|
to divide or share |
| 158 |
stand back
|
to step backward; to keep distance |
| 159 |
stand by
|
to stay nearby; to be on standby |
| 160 |
stand by
|
to support or assist |
| 161 |
stand for
|
to mean or represent something. |
| 162 |
stand for
|
to support or advocate for something or someone. |
| 163 |
stand for
|
to tolerate or accept something unpleasant. |
| 164 |
stand out
|
to be noticeable or prominent |
| 165 |
stand up
|
to rise to a standing position |
| 166 |
start off
|
to begin a journey or activity |
| 167 |
start out
|
to begin a journey or one’s career |
| 168 |
start up
|
to start operating or launch |
| 169 |
stay away
|
to avoid approaching; to be absent |
| 170 |
stay in
|
to remain indoors; to not go out |
| 171 |
stay out
|
to remain outside; to stay out late |
| 172 |
stay over
|
to stay overnight somewhere |
| 173 |
stay up
|
to remain awake; to stay up late |
| 174 |
step out
|
to go outside; to make an appearance |
| 175 |
stick to
|
to adhere to; to persist with |
| 176 |
stop by
|
to make a brief visit |
| 177 |
stop in
|
to make a short visit; to stay at home (UK) |
| 178 |
stop off
|
to stop somewhere briefly en route |
| 179 |
sum up
|
to summarize |
| 180 |
tag along
|
to go somewhere with someone, often without being invited |
| 181 |
take after
|
to resemble someone (especially a family member) |
| 182 |
take apart
|
to disassemble or separate into pieces |
| 183 |
take away
|
to remove or carry away |
| 184 |
take back
|
to return something; to regain possession |
| 185 |
take back
|
to withdraw or retract (a statement, etc.) |
| 186 |
take down
|
to write something down |
| 187 |
take off
|
to leave the ground (airplane) |
| 188 |
take off
|
to remove clothing |
| 189 |
take out
|
to remove something |
| 190 |
take out
|
to take someone out socially (e.g., to dinner) |
| 191 |
take up
|
to begin a hobby or activity |
| 192 |
take up
|
to occupy time or space |
| 193 |
talk over
|
to discuss thoroughly |
| 194 |
team up
|
to work together as a team |
| 195 |
tell apart
|
to distinguish or differentiate |
| 196 |
think over
|
to consider carefully |
| 197 |
throw out
|
to discard; to expel |
| 198 |
tidy up
|
to clean and organize |
| 199 |
tire of
|
to become bored or fed up with |
| 200 |
tire out
|
to exhaust or make very tired |
| 201 |
touch on (upon)
|
to briefly mention |
| 202 |
trip over
|
to stumble because of something |
| 203 |
try on
|
to put on clothes to see if they fit |
| 204 |
try out
|
to test or experiment with something |
| 205 |
tune in to
|
to watch or listen to a broadcast; to pay attention to |
| 206 |
turn around
|
to rotate to face the opposite direction; to improve |
| 207 |
turn away
|
to refuse entry; to turn one's back |
| 208 |
turn down
|
to reject; to lower the volume |
| 209 |
turn in
|
to submit something |
| 210 |
turn in
|
to go to bed (informal) |
| 211 |
turn into
|
to become something different |
| 212 |
turn off
|
to switch off; to make someone lose interest |
| 213 |
turn on
|
to switch on; to excite or interest |
| 214 |
turn out
|
to result; to prove to be |
| 215 |
turn to
|
to rely on; to direct attention to |
| 216 |
turn up
|
to appear |
| 217 |
turn up
|
to increase volume |
| 218 |
type in
|
to enter data by typing |
| 219 |
use up
|
to consume entirely |
| 220 |
wait on
|
to serve or attend to someone |
| 221 |
wait for
|
to wait for someone or something |
| 222 |
wait up
|
to stay awake waiting; to wait (informal) |
| 223 |
wake up
|
to stop sleeping; to become aware |
| 224 |
walk away
|
to leave; to disengage from a situation |
| 225 |
warm up
|
to prepare the body for exercise; to become warm |
| 226 |
wash away
|
to carry away with water; to clean off |
| 227 |
wash up
|
to wash dishes (UK); to be washed ashore (US) |
| 228 |
watch out
|
to be careful |
| 229 |
wear off
|
to gradually fade or disappear |
| 230 |
wear out
|
to become unusable through use; to exhaust someone |
| 231 |
work on
|
to work toward something; to try to influence |
| 232 |
work out
|
to be successful or have a good result. |
| 233 |
work out
|
to do physical exercise. |
| 234 |
work out
|
to calculate or find the answer to something. |
| 235 |
wrap up
|
to wrap something; to finish; to dress warmly |
| 236 |
write back
|
to respond in writing |
| 237 |
write down
|
to record by writing |
| 238 |
write out
|
to write something in full |
| 239 |
zip up
|
to fasten with a zipper |
| 240 |
zoom in on
|
to focus closely on something |
| 241 |
zoom out
|
to reduce magnification; to see the bigger picture |
| 242 |
ask for
|
to request or seek something |
| 243 |
belong to
|
to be owned by; to be a member of |
| 244 |
calm down
|
to become or make calmer |
| 245 |
eat in
|
to eat at home |
| 246 |
eat out
|
to eat at a restaurant |
| 247 |
get back
|
to return |
| 248 |
get in
|
to enter; to arrive |
| 249 |
get up
|
to rise from bed or a seat |
| 250 |
give back
|
to return something |
| 251 |
give up
|
to quit or stop trying |
| 252 |
go away
|
to leave; to disappear |
| 253 |
go back
|
to return to a place |
| 254 |
go in
|
to enter |
| 255 |
grow up
|
to become an adult |
| 256 |
hear about
|
to receive information regarding something |
| 257 |
hear from
|
to receive communication from someone |
| 258 |
let in
|
to allow to enter |
| 259 |
lie down
|
to recline or rest |
| 260 |
look for
|
to search for |
| 261 |
pass away
|
to die |
| 262 |
pass by
|
to go past |
| 263 |
pass on
|
to give or transmit |
| 264 |
pay back
|
to repay money |
| 265 |
pay for
|
to make payment; to suffer consequences |
| 266 |
pick out
|
to choose or select |
| 267 |
pick up
|
to lift or collect something |
| 268 |
pick up
|
to learn skills or language |
| 269 |
pick up
|
to collect someone |
| 270 |
plug in
|
to connect to electricity |
| 271 |
print out
|
to produce a paper copy |
| 272 |
allow for
|
to make something possible; to take into account |
| 273 |
back up
|
to make a copy of data |
| 274 |
cut back
|
to reduce |
| 275 |
cut back on
|
to reduce something specific |
| 276 |
cut down
|
to chop down |
| 277 |
cut down on
|
to lessen the amount of something |
| 278 |
cut in
|
To move in front of someone unfairly : To interrupt a conversation or activity |
| 279 |
cut off
|
to disconnect or isolate |
| 280 |
cut out
|
to remove by cutting; to eliminate |
| 281 |
decide on
|
to choose from options |
| 282 |
die out
|
to become extinct |
| 283 |
dine out
|
to eat at a restaurant |
| 284 |
dive in
|
to jump in; to start energetically |
| 285 |
dive into
|
to begin doing something eagerly |
| 286 |
dive into
|
to jump into |
| 287 |
do without
|
to manage without something |
| 288 |
dress up
|
to wear formal or fancy clothes |
| 289 |
drive away
|
to force to leave |
| 290 |
drive back
|
to repel or push back |
| 291 |
drive out
|
to expel or eliminate |
| 292 |
drop by
|
to visit briefly |
| 293 |
drop in
|
to make an informal visit |
| 294 |
drop out
|
to withdraw or quit |
| 295 |
end in
|
to result in |
| 296 |
end up
|
to eventually become or reach a state |
| 297 |
end up with
|
to finally obtain or experience |
| 298 |
fall behind
|
to lag or not keep up |
| 299 |
fall down
|
to trip or fail |
| 300 |
fall off
|
to decline or drop |
| 301 |
figure out
|
to understand or solve |
| 302 |
fill in
|
to temporarily take someone’s place |
| 303 |
fill in
|
to complete part of a form |
| 304 |
fill out
|
to complete all parts of a form; to gain weight |
| 305 |
fill up
|
to make full |
| 306 |
find out
|
to discover or learn |
| 307 |
fit in
|
to blend in or be accepted |
| 308 |
fit into
|
to fit inside something; to conform |
| 309 |
fly by
|
to pass quickly (especially time) |
| 310 |
focus on
|
to concentrate on something |
| 311 |
get across
|
to communicate clearly; to make understood |
| 312 |
get ahead
|
to succeed or advance |
| 313 |
get along
|
to be friendly; to manage well |
| 314 |
get around
|
to move from place to place; to spread (e.g., rumors) |
| 315 |
get away
|
to escape |
| 316 |
get back to
|
to return contact or revisit later |
| 317 |
get behind
|
to fall behind |
| 318 |
get behind
|
to support |
| 319 |
get by
|
to manage or survive |
| 320 |
get into
|
to enter; to become interested in; to put on (clothes) |
| 321 |
get off
|
to get down from; to escape punishment |
| 322 |
get on
|
to get along; to proceed; to board |
| 323 |
get on
|
to proceed |
| 324 |
get on
|
to board |
| 325 |
get out
|
to exit; to escape |
| 326 |
get out of
|
to avoid or leave something |
| 327 |
get over
|
to recover from; to overcome |
| 328 |
get through
|
to finish; to survive; to connect by phone |
| 329 |
get to
|
to arrive at a place |
| 330 |
get to
|
to annoy or bother someone |
| 331 |
get to
|
to begin doing something |
| 332 |
give away
|
to give freely |
| 333 |
give away
|
to tell someone a secret or a hidden fact. |
| 334 |
give in
|
to surrender |
| 335 |
give out
|
to distribute |
| 336 |
give out
|
to run out |
| 337 |
give out
|
to announce |
| 338 |
go after
|
to pursue; to try to get |
| 339 |
go ahead
|
to proceed; to begin |
| 340 |
go along
|
to accompany |
| 341 |
go along
|
to progress |
| 342 |
go around
|
to move around |
| 343 |
go around
|
to spread from person to person, often referring to gossip or an illness |
| 344 |
go around
|
to move past an obstacle or a place without going through it |
| 345 |
go by
|
to pass by; to elapse (time) |
| 346 |
go for
|
to choose; to aim for |
| 347 |
go for
|
to attack |
| 348 |
go into
|
to enter |
| 349 |
go into
|
to explain in detail |
| 350 |
go on
|
to continue; to happen |
| 351 |
go out
|
to be extinguished; to go out |
| 352 |
go over
|
to review |
| 353 |
go through
|
to experience something difficult or unpleasant |
| 354 |
go through
|
to examine or check something carefully |
| 355 |
go up
|
to increase; to happen |
| 356 |
go up
|
to be built |
| 357 |
go with
|
to match; to accompany |
| 358 |
go without
|
to manage without something |
| 359 |
grow into
|
to develop into |
| 360 |
hand in
|
To submit something that is required |
| 361 |
hand out
|
to distribute |
| 362 |
hang around
|
to loiter; to spend time with |
| 363 |
hang on
|
to wait for a short time |
| 364 |
hang on
|
to hold tightly; to keep |
| 365 |
hang on
|
to wait on the phone |
| 366 |
hang up
|
to end a phone call; to hang something |
| 367 |
have on
|
to have scheduled |
| 368 |
head for
|
to move toward |
| 369 |
heat up
|
to make or become hot |
| 370 |
help out
|
to assist or lend a hand |
| 371 |
hold on
|
to wait on the phone; to endure |
| 372 |
keep away
|
to stay at a distance; to prevent approach |
| 373 |
keep from
|
to prevent or restrain; to avoid |
| 374 |
keep off
|
to avoid; to stay away from |
| 375 |
keep on
|
to continue doing something |
| 376 |
keep out
|
to not allow in; to exclude |
| 377 |
keep up
|
to maintain; to continue |
| 378 |
keep up with
|
to stay at the same level or pace |
| 379 |
kick off
|
to begin; to start |
| 380 |
lay down
|
to put down |
| 381 |
lay down
|
to establish (rules) |
| 382 |
lay off
|
to dismiss from a job; to stop doing something |
| 383 |
lead to
|
To result in something; to cause something to happen. |
| 384 |
let down
|
to disappoint; to lower |
| 385 |
line up
|
to stand in line; to arrange; to prepare |
| 386 |
live up to
|
to meet expectations; to live according to |
| 387 |
live with
|
to accept and endure; to live together |
| 388 |
lock up
|
to secure with a lock; to confine |
| 389 |
look after
|
to take care of |
| 390 |
look back
|
to reflect; to think about the past |
| 391 |
look down
|
to glance downward |
| 392 |
look into
|
to investigate; to examine |
| 393 |
look out
|
to be careful; to watch out |
| 394 |
look over
|
to quickly examine or review |
| 395 |
look up
|
to search for information in a book, list, or online |
| 396 |
look up
|
to improve or get better |
| 397 |
look up to
|
to admire or respect someone |
| 398 |
make up
|
to do something to correct or balance a mistake or loss |
| 399 |
make up
|
to put cosmetics on your face |
| 400 |
make up
|
to become friends again after an argument |
| 401 |
make up
|
to invent a story or an excuse |
| 402 |
make up for
|
to compensate for |
| 403 |
meet with
|
to encounter; to have a meeting with |
| 404 |
mix up
|
to confuse; to blend; to mess up |
| 405 |
move away
|
To leave a place or person to go somewhere else |
| 406 |
move in
|
to begin living in a new place; to enter |
| 407 |
move into
|
to relocate to; to enter (a market or field) |
| 408 |
move on
|
to proceed; to change topic |
| 409 |
move out
|
to leave a residence; to withdraw |
| 410 |
move up
|
to advance; to rise in rank |
| 411 |
name after
|
to name in honor of someone |
| 412 |
narrow down
|
to reduce the number of options |
| 413 |
open up
|
to open; to make accessible; to become emotionally open |
| 414 |
owing to
|
because of; due to |
| 415 |
part with
|
to give up or relinquish |
| 416 |
pass around
|
to circulate; to hand out |
| 417 |
pass back
|
to return something |
| 418 |
pass round
|
to distribute; to hand around |
| 419 |
pay down
|
to pay part of a debt |
| 420 |
pin up
|
to attach with a pin; to post |
| 421 |
point out
|
to indicate or mention |
| 422 |
polish up
|
to improve or refine |
| 423 |
pop in
|
to visit briefly |
| 424 |
pour down
|
to rain heavily |
| 425 |
pull over
|
to stop a vehicle at the roadside |
| 426 |
put back
|
to return something to its place |
| 427 |
put off
|
to postpone something to a later time. |
| 428 |
put off
|
to make someone lose interest or feel discouraged about something. |
| 429 |
put on
|
to place clothes or accessories on your body. |
| 430 |
put on
|
to organize and perform a play, show, or other event. |
| 431 |
put on
|
to gain weight. |
| 432 |
put out
|
to extinguish a fire or light. |
| 433 |
put out
|
To publish something, To put something outside |
| 434 |
put out
|
to cause inconvenience to someone. |
| 435 |
come across
|
to meet someone unexpectedly. |
| 436 |
turn back
|
to return to a place or reverse direction. |
| 437 |
cough up
|
to give money reluctantly |
| 438 |
cover for
|
to substitute for someone |
| 439 |
crack down
|
to enforce laws strictly |
| 440 |
cut in on
|
to interrupt a conversation |
| 441 |
dish out
|
to serve or give out (food, advice, etc.) |
| 442 |
do away with
|
to abolish or eliminate |
| 443 |
drag on
|
to continue tediously |
| 444 |
draw up
|
to prepare (a document); to come to a stop |
| 445 |
drop off
|
to drop someone off |
| 446 |
embark on
|
to begin (a journey, project, etc.) |
| 447 |
face up to
|
to confront or accept (a difficult situation) |
| 448 |
fall apart
|
to break into pieces; to break down emotionally |
| 449 |
fall back on
|
to rely on as a backup |
| 450 |
fall for
|
To be deceived or tricked by a lie or a joke |
| 451 |
fall out
|
To become detached and drop from a place where it was attached |
| 452 |
fend off
|
To prevent something unwanted, like a problem or illness |
| 453 |
fess up
|
to confess (US informal) |
| 454 |
fight back
|
to retaliate; to suppress emotions |
| 455 |
fight off
|
to repel; to overcome (illness, sleepiness, etc.) |
| 456 |
finish off
|
to defeat completely; to finish |
| 457 |
fire off
|
to shoot quickly; to send quickly (email, etc.) |
| 458 |
fire up
|
to motivate; to start an engine |
| 459 |
fit in with
|
to be compatible with |
| 460 |
fix up
|
To repair, renovate, or put something into a good, usable condition |
| 461 |
fix up
|
To arrange or organize something for someone, such as a meeting, a date, or a plan |
| 462 |
flag down
|
to signal to stop |
| 463 |
flare up
|
to suddenly intensify (fire, emotion, illness) |
| 464 |
flip out
|
to lose control; to freak out (informal) |
| 465 |
follow up
|
to continue with; to follow through |
| 466 |
fool around
|
to mess about; to fool around (also flirt) |
| 467 |
freak out
|
to panic; to become very upset |
| 468 |
freeze up
|
to freeze; to become paralyzed (from fear, etc.) |
| 469 |
freshen up
|
to refresh oneself; to tidy up |
| 470 |
frown on
|
to disapprove of |
| 471 |
gear up
|
to get ready; to prepare |
| 472 |
get down to
|
to begin seriously with (a task) |
| 473 |
get on with
|
to continue with; to get along with |
| 474 |
give off
|
to emit (heat, smell, light, etc.) |
| 475 |
give way
|
To collapse or break under pressure or weight. |
| 476 |
give way
|
To stop resisting and surrender to a feeling, a demand |
| 477 |
go back on
|
to break (a promise, agreement) |
| 478 |
go off
|
For an alarm, bell, or warning sound to start making a noise |
| 479 |
go off
|
to explode a bomb or fire a gun |
| 480 |
go off
|
For food or drink to become bad and no longer fit to eat or drink |
| 481 |
go off
|
For a machine, light, or a supply (like electricity) to stop working |
| 482 |
go on with
|
to continue with |
| 483 |
go round
|
To spin or turn in a circle |
| 484 |
go round
|
For a rumor, story, or piece of information to be passed from person to person |
| 485 |
go through with
|
To complete a task or a plan, even if it is difficult or unpleasant. |
| 486 |
go together
|
For two or more things to be suitable or attractive in combination. |
| 487 |
go together
|
For two people to have a romantic relationship with each other |
| 488 |
goof off
|
to slack off; to loaf around (informal) |
| 489 |
grow apart
|
to drift apart (relationships) |
| 490 |
grow out
|
to grow long; to outgrow clothes |
| 491 |
grow out of
|
to outgrow; to result from |
| 492 |
hack into
|
to break into (a computer system) |
| 493 |
hand down
|
To give property, knowledge, or traditions to later generations. |
| 494 |
hand on
|
To give or pass something to the next person. |
| 495 |
hand over
|
To give control or responsibility to someone else, often officially. |
| 496 |
hang in
|
To keep trying or not give up in a difficult situation. (informal, US) |
| 497 |
hang over
|
To remain as a feeling of worry, danger, or threat. |
| 498 |
hang up on
|
To end a phone call suddenly and rudely. |
| 499 |
have over
|
To invite someone to your home. |
| 500 |
head off
|
To prevent something from happening. |
| 501 |
hear out
|
To listen to someone until they finish speaking. |
| 502 |
hit back
|
To respond to an attack with another attack. |
| 503 |
hit it off
|
To quickly become friendly and get along well. |
| 504 |
hit it off with
|
To quickly become friendly with someone and enjoy each other’s company. |
| 505 |
hit on
|
To suddenly think of an idea or solution. |
| 506 |
hold back
|
To stop yourself from showing feelings or emotions. |
| 507 |
hold back
|
To delay, block, or prevent someone or something from moving forward. |
| 508 |
hold down
|
To keep a job for a period of time. |
| 509 |
hold off
|
To delay doing something until later. |
| 510 |
hold on
|
To keep going or endure a difficult situation. |
| 511 |
hold on to
|
To keep a strong grip on something and not let go. |
| 512 |
hold out
|
To survive or continue in a difficult situation. |
| 513 |
hold out
|
To stretch out or offer your hand or another part of your body. |
| 514 |
hold up
|
To rob someone or something, especially by using a weapon. |
| 515 |
keep down
|
To control or limit something so it does not increase; to prevent food or drink from coming back up after swallowing. |
| 516 |
key in
|
To enter information into a computer using a keyboard. |
| 517 |
knock off
|
To reduce the price of something. |
| 518 |
abide by
|
To accept and follow a rule, decision, or law. |
| 519 |
act on
|
To take action based on advice, information, or instructions. |
| 520 |
act out
|
To perform or demonstrate a situation or role, often as practice. |
| 521 |
act up
|
To not work properly or cause problems (about a machine, system, etc.). |
| 522 |
act up
|
To behave badly or cause trouble (especially about children). |
| 523 |
add up
|
To make sense or be logical. |
| 524 |
add up to
|
To result in or amount to a certain outcome. |
| 525 |
agree with
|
To be suitable or not cause problems for someone (about food, climate, etc.). |
| 526 |
allow for
|
To take something into consideration when planning or deciding. |
| 527 |
ask around
|
To ask several people in different places for information or help. |
| 528 |
ask in
|
To invite someone to come inside. |
| 529 |
ask out
|
To invite someone to go on a date. |
| 530 |
attend to
|
To pay attention to something. |
| 531 |
attend to
|
To take care of someone or something. |
| 532 |
back down
|
To stop arguing or fighting and accept defeat. |
| 533 |
back down
|
To withdraw a claim, demand, or opinion. |
| 534 |
back off
|
To move backward or retreat, often to avoid confrontation. |
| 535 |
back out
|
To withdraw from an agreement or stop participating. |
| 536 |
back out of
|
To decide not to do something that you had promised or agreed to. |
| 537 |
back up
|
To give support or help to someone or something. |
| 538 |
bail out
|
To rescue someone from difficulty or danger, especially financial or legal trouble. |
| 539 |
bank on
|
To rely on or expect something to happen. |
| 540 |
barge in
|
To enter a place or join a conversation suddenly and rudely. |
| 541 |
be cut out
|
To be naturally suited or well prepared for something. |
| 542 |
be off
|
To be away from work, school, or a duty, often for a short time. |
| 543 |
be taken aback
|
to be very surprised or shocked by something unexpected |
| 544 |
be up
|
to be active or happening |
| 545 |
be up to
|
to be planning something |
| 546 |
be up to
|
to be the responsibility of |
| 547 |
bear with
|
to be patient with |
| 548 |
beat up
|
to assault physically |
| 549 |
beef up
|
to strengthen or improve |
| 550 |
bet on
|
to wager or rely on |
| 551 |
black out
|
to lose consciousness |
| 552 |
black out
|
to experience a power outage |
| 553 |
block out
|
to obstruct or block |
| 554 |
blow away
|
to impress greatly |
| 555 |
blow away
|
to carry off with force |
| 556 |
blow off
|
to remove with force (wind) |
| 557 |
blow over
|
to subside or be forgotten |
| 558 |
blow up
|
to lose one’s temper |
| 559 |
blurt out
|
to say suddenly without thinking |
| 560 |
boil down to
|
to be the main point or basic meaning of something |
| 561 |
boot up
|
to start up a computer |
| 562 |
bottle up
|
to suppress emotions |
| 563 |
bounce back
|
to recover quickly |
| 564 |
branch out
|
to expand into new areas |
| 565 |
break in
|
to wear in (clothes, shoes) |
| 566 |
break off
|
to end (a relationship, discussion) |
| 567 |
break through
|
to successfully get past a barrier or difficulty |
| 568 |
bring about
|
to cause something to happen or change |
| 569 |
bring along
|
to bring someone/something with you |
| 570 |
bring back
|
to remind of; to recall |
| 571 |
bring in
|
to earn money |
| 572 |
bring in
|
to introduce; to bring inside |
| 573 |
bring out
|
to publish |
| 574 |
bring out
|
To make something clear or noticeable; to reveal. |
| 575 |
brush up
|
To review or practice something to improve your skill. |
| 576 |
buckle up
|
to fasten a seatbelt |
| 577 |
build up
|
To increase or add more to something, such as size, amount, or structure. |
| 578 |
build up
|
To gradually become stronger, greater, or more intense. |
| 579 |
bump into
|
To meet someone unexpectedly by chance. |
| 580 |
burn down
|
To be completely destroyed by fire. |
| 581 |
burn out
|
To become very tired or exhausted from overwork or stress. |
| 582 |
burst into
|
To suddenly begin doing something, such as crying, laughing, or singing. |
| 583 |
butt in
|
To interrupt a conversation or activity rudely. |
| 584 |
butter up
|
To flatter someone in order to gain favor or advantage. |
| 585 |
call in
|
To ask someone to come and provide help or service. |
| 586 |
call up
|
To officially order someone to join the military or duty. |
| 587 |
carry on with
|
To continue doing an activity or task. |
| 588 |
carry through
|
To complete a task or plan successfully, especially in spite of difficulties. |
| 589 |
catch on
|
To become popular or fashionable. |
| 590 |
catch on
|
To begin to understand something. |
| 591 |
catch up
|
To talk to someone you haven’t seen in a while |
| 592 |
catch up on
|
To read or learn the latest news or updates that you missed |
| 593 |
catch up with
|
To reach the same level or standard as someone or something else. |
| 594 |
catch up with
|
To meet someone and talk about recent events in their life. |
| 595 |
cheat on
|
to be sexually or emotionally unfaithful to your partner. |
| 596 |
check out
|
to look at or examine |
| 597 |
check out of
|
To leave a hotel after paying your bill. |
| 598 |
check up on
|
to check the condition of |
| 599 |
cheer on
|
to encourage with cheers |
| 600 |
chicken out
|
to back out due to fear |
| 601 |
chill out
|
to relax |
| 602 |
chip in
|
To contribute money, time, or effort together with others. |
| 603 |
clam up
|
to become silent |
| 604 |
clean up
|
to eliminate corruption or wrongdoing |
| 605 |
clear out
|
To leave a place or make someone leave it. |
| 606 |
clear up
|
To solve or explain a problem, misunderstanding, or difficulty. |
| 607 |
close up
|
To move closer together or to shut completely. |
| 608 |
come about
|
To happen or take place. |
| 609 |
come along
|
To develop or improve in a good way. |
| 610 |
come apart
|
to break into pieces |
| 611 |
come around
|
To change your opinion or decision because of persuasion or a new perspective. |
| 612 |
come by
|
To obtain or get something, often with some difficulty. |
| 613 |
come down to
|
To be reduced to the most important point or basic meaning. |
| 614 |
come down with
|
To become sick with a particular illness. |
| 615 |
come into
|
To inherit something, especially money or property. |
| 616 |
come off
|
To happen successfully or as planned. |
| 617 |
come out with
|
To say something surprising or to produce something new, like a product. |
| 618 |
come over
|
to visit briefly |
| 619 |
come through
|
To successfully deal with a difficult situation; to survive or succeed. |
| 620 |
come through
|
to be received (information, message) |
| 621 |
come to
|
to regain consciousness |
| 622 |
come up
|
to be mentioned; to arise |
| 623 |
come up with
|
To think of an idea, plan, or solution. |
| 624 |
comply with
|
to obey or conform to |
| 625 |
conk out
|
to stop working suddenly; to fall asleep suddenly |
| 626 |
cool off
|
to calm down; to become cooler |
| 627 |
could do with
|
To need or want something. |
| 628 |
cover up
|
To hide the truth about something or prevent it from being known. |
| 629 |
crack up
|
To suddenly start laughing a lot. |
| 630 |
crop up
|
to appear or happen unexpectedly |
| 631 |
die down
|
to diminish (intensity, noise, emotion) |
| 632 |
do up
|
To repair, renovate, or decorate a building or room. |
| 633 |
do up
|
To fasten a coat, a button, a zipper |
| 634 |
do up
|
To package or wrap something |
| 635 |
drift apart
|
to grow distant (relationships) |
| 636 |
drift off
|
To gradually fall asleep. |
| 637 |
drop off
|
To fall asleep for a short time. |
| 638 |
drop off
|
To decrease or decline in amount, level, or number. |
| 639 |
drown out
|
To make another sound impossible to hear because of louder noise. |
| 640 |
dry up
|
To lose all water and become dry; to stop talking because of nervousness or lack of ideas. |
| 641 |
fall for
|
To become attracted to or fall in love with someone. |
| 642 |
fall out
|
To have an argument or a disagreement with someone |
| 643 |
fall through
|
to fail (a plan, deal) |
| 644 |
feel for
|
to sympathize with; to grope for |
| 645 |
feel up to
|
to feel capable of doing |
| 646 |
fend off
|
To defend yourself against an attack or to push someone or something away. |
| 647 |
finish up
|
to end up doing; to complete |
| 648 |
fire away
|
to go ahead (e.g. ask a question) |
| 649 |
get across to
|
To make someone understand an idea or a point. |
| 650 |
get along with
|
To have a friendly relationship with someone. |
| 651 |
get around to
|
To find the time to do something that you have been intending to do. |
| 652 |
get away from
|
To escape or leave a person, place, or situation. |
| 653 |
get away with
|
To do something bad or wrong and not be punished for it. |
| 654 |
get back together
|
To resume a relationship, especially after a breakup. |
| 655 |
get behind with
|
To fail to do something by the required time. |
| 656 |
get by on
|
to survive with a limited amount |
| 657 |
get down
|
to write down |
| 658 |
get down
|
to depress |
| 659 |
get it together
|
To organize yourself and your life, or to become calm and in control. |
| 660 |
get ~ over with
|
To do or complete something that you don't want to do, so you can stop worrying about it. |
| 661 |
get round (around) to
|
To find the time to do something that you have been intending to do. |
| 662 |
give up on
|
to lose faith in |
| 663 |
give way
|
To allow someone to pass by moving out of their way, especially in driving |
| 664 |
go about
|
To begin or continue a task or activity |
| 665 |
go against
|
to oppose; to violate |
| 666 |
go ahead with
|
To start or continue with a plan or action. |
| 667 |
go along with
|
To agree with someone or a plan. |
| 668 |
go down with
|
To become ill with a particular illness. |
| 669 |
break up
|
For a signal or connection to become disconnected |
| 670 |
go over
|
to visit, to approach |
| 671 |
go round
|
To visit someone's house or a place |
| 672 |
go round
|
To be enough of something for everyone in a group to have it. |
| 673 |
hang around
|
To wait or spend time in a place, usually doing nothing. |
| 674 |
hold out
|
For a supply of something to last or be sufficient for a certain period of time |
| 675 |
hold out
|
To refuse to accept a deal or a compromise |
| 676 |
hold up
|
to raise or lift something |
| 677 |
hold up
|
to cause a delay or stop progress |
| 678 |
hold up as
|
to present or show someone/something as an example |
| 679 |
hold up
|
To remain in good condition or continue to work well |
| 680 |
hook up
|
to connect something |
| 681 |
hunt down
|
to track and capture |
| 682 |
iron out
|
to resolve; to smooth over |
| 683 |
jack up
|
to raise suddenly (price); to lift (informal) |
| 684 |
jot down
|
to quickly write down |
| 685 |
jump at
|
to eagerly accept (an offer, etc.) |
| 686 |
jump in
|
to interrupt suddenly; to jump into |
| 687 |
jump on
|
to criticize; to jump onto |
| 688 |
keep at
|
to continue doing; to persist |
| 689 |
kick back
|
To relax and take it easy. |
| 690 |
kick back
|
To give someone money illegally as part of a dishonest arrangement. |
| 691 |
kick in
|
to start working; to contribute money (slang) |
| 692 |
kick out
|
to expel |
| 693 |
knock down
|
to knock over; to demolish |
| 694 |
knock it off
|
To stop doing something, usually said as a command. |
| 695 |
knock off
|
to stop doing something |
| 696 |
knock off
|
to steal (informal) |
| 697 |
knock out
|
to defeat; to impress greatly |
| 698 |
lay out
|
To spread something out on a flat surface |
| 699 |
lay out
|
to present or explain a plan, an argument, or facts clearly |
| 700 |
lay out
|
to spend a lot of money on something (informal) |
| 701 |
leak out
|
to become known; to escape (information) |
| 702 |
lean on
|
to rely on; to pressure |
| 703 |
leave on
|
to keep something on (like a switch) |
| 704 |
leave out
|
to omit; to exclude |
| 705 |
let off
|
to excuse someone from punishment, work, or duty |
| 706 |
let off
|
to allow someone to leave a vehicle at a particular place. |
| 707 |
let out
|
to allow someone or something to go out. |
| 708 |
let out
|
to make a sound such as a cry, scream, or sigh |
| 709 |
lie around
|
to be left untidily in different places |
| 710 |
lie around
|
to spend time lazily without doing much |
| 711 |
lighten up
|
to cheer up; to become less serious |
| 712 |
link up
|
to connect; to join together |
| 713 |
listen up
|
to listen carefully (informal) |
| 714 |
live off
|
to depend on for living; to subsist on |
| 715 |
live on
|
to have something as your main source of food or money |
| 716 |
live on
|
to continue to exist or be remembered |
| 717 |
load up
|
to fill or pack; to eat a lot |
| 718 |
look down on
|
to regard with contempt |
| 719 |
look out for
|
to watch out for; to take care of |
| 720 |
look to
|
to depend on or rely on someone for help or support. |
| 721 |
look to
|
To aim or plan to do something; to expect something to happen. |
| 722 |
look to
|
To pay attention to or watch over something carefully. |
| 723 |
lose out
|
to suffer a loss; to miss out |
| 724 |
make do with
|
to manage with whatever is available, even if it is not what you wanted. |
| 725 |
make for
|
to move toward; to contribute to |
| 726 |
make into
|
to transform into |
| 727 |
make out
|
to understand or see something with difficulty. |
| 728 |
make out
|
to write or fill out a document, usually officially. |
| 729 |
make out
|
to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way. |
| 730 |
mess around
|
to spend time doing things in a relaxed or silly way, without a serious purpose |
| 731 |
mess around
|
to handle or play with something without real skill or care |
| 732 |
mess with
|
to interfere with; to bother |
| 733 |
miss out
|
to fail to experience; to miss a chance |
| 734 |
miss out on
|
to fail to take advantage of |
| 735 |
move along
|
to continue moving; to leave |
| 736 |
move down
|
to go down; to be demoted |
| 737 |
move towards
|
to make progress or take steps in the direction of something |
| 738 |
nod off
|
to fall asleep briefly |
| 739 |
opt for
|
to choose |
| 740 |
own up
|
to confess; to admit responsibility |
| 741 |
pass out
|
to faint; to lose consciousness |
| 742 |
pass through
|
to go through a place on the way to somewhere else. |
| 743 |
pass up
|
to miss or decline (an opportunity) |
| 744 |
patch up
|
to mend; to reconcile |
| 745 |
pay off
|
to finish paying all the money you owe. |
| 746 |
pay off
|
to bring success or good results after effort. |
| 747 |
perk up
|
to cheer up; to recover |
| 748 |
pick on
|
to bully; to single out |
| 749 |
pick up on
|
to notice; to return to (a topic) |
| 750 |
pile up
|
to accumulate |
| 751 |
pitch in
|
to help out; to contribute |
| 752 |
play along
|
to cooperate; to pretend |
| 753 |
play around
|
to behave in a silly or not serious way. |
| 754 |
play around
|
to experiment or try different things without a serious purpose |
| 755 |
point to
|
to indicate; to refer to |
| 756 |
polish off
|
to finish quickly; to eat all of |
| 757 |
pop out
|
to go out briefly; to emerge suddenly |
| 758 |
pop up
|
to appear suddenly |
| 759 |
power down
|
to shut down gradually |
| 760 |
power off
|
to turn off completely |
| 761 |
power up
|
to turn on; to activate |
| 762 |
pull in
|
to arrive (train, vehicle) |
| 763 |
pull off
|
to succeed in doing something difficult |
| 764 |
pull off
|
to remove (clothing) |
| 765 |
pull on
|
to put on quickly (clothing) |
| 766 |
pull out
|
to take out |
| 767 |
pull out
|
to withdraw |
| 768 |
pull through
|
to overcome (illness, hardship) |
| 769 |
pull together
|
to work together as a group in order to achieve a goal. |
| 770 |
pull up
|
to stop a vehicle that you are driving |
| 771 |
pull up
|
to lift or raise |
| 772 |
pull up
|
to bring information or a file onto a computer |
| 773 |
pull oneself together
|
to calm down and become composed and in control of your emotions. |
| 774 |
push for
|
To strongly demand or insist on getting something. |
| 775 |
push in
|
To unfairly move into a line or group ahead of others. |
| 776 |
put across
|
To explain or express an idea clearly so people understand it. |
| 777 |
put away
|
To put something in its proper place for storage. |
| 778 |
put away
|
To save money for future use. |
| 779 |
put away
|
To send someone to prison. |
| 780 |
put down
|
to place something on a surface |
| 781 |
put down
|
to write something on paper |
| 782 |
put down
|
to stop something by using force |
| 783 |
put down to
|
to think that a situation or event is caused by a particular thing. |
| 784 |
put forward
|
To suggest an idea, plan, or proposal for others to consider. |
| 785 |
put forward
|
to move forward (a clock) |
| 786 |
put in
|
to invest (time, effort) |
| 787 |
put in
|
To officially make a request, claim, or offer |
| 788 |
put through
|
to connect (a call) |
| 789 |
put up
|
to display; to post |
| 790 |
put up
|
To increase the price, value, or level of something. |
| 791 |
put up
|
to let someone stay overnight |
| 792 |
put up with
|
To accept something unpleasant without complaining. |
| 793 |
reach out
|
to make contact with someone, ask for help or support; to extend assistance or support to others |
| 794 |
reach out to
|
to contact or communicate with a specific person or group |
| 795 |
read out
|
To read something aloud so that other people can hear it. |
| 796 |
ride on
|
To depend on the success or result of something. |
| 797 |
ring back
|
To return a phone call to someone. |
| 798 |
rip off
|
To steal something or cheat someone by charging too much money. |
| 799 |
rip off
|
To remove something quickly or violently; to steal from someone. |
| 800 |
roll out
|
To introduce or launch a new product, service, or plan. |
| 801 |
root for
|
To support or cheer for someone or something. |
| 802 |
rule out
|
To exclude something from consideration. |
| 803 |
rule out
|
To decide that something is not possible or cannot happen. |
| 804 |
run across
|
to encounter by chance |
| 805 |
run down
|
to stop functioning; to weaken |
| 806 |
run down
|
to hit with a vehicle |
| 807 |
run down
|
To speak badly of someone or criticize them unfairly. |
| 808 |
run for
|
To try to be elected for a position in politics or an organization. |
| 809 |
run into
|
To meet someone unexpectedly by chance. |
| 810 |
run into
|
To collide or crash into something. |
| 811 |
run into
|
To experience or face difficulties or problems. |
| 812 |
run off
|
To quickly write or print something. |
| 813 |
run off
|
To leave a place quickly by running away. |
| 814 |
run on
|
to continue running |
| 815 |
run over
|
to review quickly; to rehearse |
| 816 |
run over
|
To hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them. |
| 817 |
run over
|
To spill or flow over the edge of a container. |
| 818 |
run through
|
to use up (money, resources) |
| 819 |
run through
|
to go through quickly |
| 820 |
rush away
|
to leave in a hurry |
| 821 |
rush into
|
to do something hastily; to rush into |
| 822 |
rush off
|
To leave quickly and in a hurry. |
| 823 |
rush out
|
To go out somewhere quickly. |
| 824 |
sail through
|
To succeed at something easily and without difficulty. |
| 825 |
scrape by
|
To manage to live or survive with very little money or resources. |
| 826 |
screw up
|
To make a mistake or fail at something. |
| 827 |
see out
|
To accompany someone to the exit when they are leaving. |
| 828 |
see out
|
To continue something until it is finished. |
| 829 |
see through
|
To recognize the true nature of someone or something and not be fooled. |
| 830 |
see through
|
To continue doing something until the end despite difficulties. |
| 831 |
sell out
|
To betray someone or give up one’s principles for personal gain. |
| 832 |
set in
|
To begin and seem likely to continue, especially about weather or a season. |
| 833 |
set off
|
To cause something to start, such as an explosion or an alarm. |
| 834 |
set out
|
To decide or intend to do something. |
| 835 |
set up
|
To trick or trap someone so they appear guilty. |
| 836 |
settle for
|
To accept something less than you wanted, often unwillingly. |
| 837 |
settle in
|
To become comfortable in a new place or situation. |
| 838 |
settle up
|
To pay money that is owed; to finalize an account. |
| 839 |
shake off
|
To get rid of something unpleasant or recover from it. |
| 840 |
shape up
|
To improve behavior or performance; to get serious. (often used as a command) |
| 841 |
shell out
|
To spend money unwillingly, usually a large amount. |
| 842 |
shop around
|
To compare prices or options before making a purchase. |
| 843 |
shout out
|
To call out loudly; to publicly thank or acknowledge someone. (informal) |
| 844 |
show around
|
To guide someone through a place and explain things to them. |
| 845 |
show up
|
To make someone look foolish by comparison; to embarrass someone. |
| 846 |
shrug off
|
To ignore something or treat it as unimportant. |
| 847 |
shut out
|
To prevent someone or something from entering; to block completely. |
| 848 |
shy away from
|
To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of confidence. |
| 849 |
side with
|
To support or take the side of a person or group in an argument. |
| 850 |
sign for
|
To accept delivery of something by writing your signature. |
| 851 |
sink in
|
To be fully understood or realized over time. |
| 852 |
sit back
|
To relax and not take any active part. |
| 853 |
sit through
|
To stay until the end of something, even if it is boring. |
| 854 |
skim over
|
To read something quickly without paying close attention. |
| 855 |
slack off
|
To work less hard than usual; to be lazy. |
| 856 |
sleep on
|
To postpone a decision until the next day to have more time to think. |
| 857 |
slip away
|
To leave quietly and secretly without being noticed. |
| 858 |
slip away
|
To pass or disappear gradually without being noticed (about time or opportunities). |
| 859 |
slip into
|
To quickly put on clothes or a piece of clothing. |
| 860 |
slip on
|
To quickly put on clothes or shoes. |
| 861 |
slip out
|
To say something accidentally without intending to. |
| 862 |
slip out
|
To leave quietly and secretly without being noticed. |
| 863 |
slip up
|
To make a mistake or careless error. |
| 864 |
snap up
|
To take or buy something quickly and eagerly. |
| 865 |
spit it out
|
To say something directly without hesitation. (used as a command) |
| 866 |
spring up
|
To suddenly appear or develop quickly. |
| 867 |
square up
|
To pay what is owed; to settle an account. |
| 868 |
stamp out
|
To get rid of something completely; to extinguish by force. |
| 869 |
stand around
|
To spend time standing and doing nothing. |
| 870 |
stand up
|
To remain strong or last in difficult conditions. |
| 871 |
stand up for
|
To defend or support someone or something. |
| 872 |
stand up to
|
To confront or resist someone or something bravely. |
| 873 |
start over
|
To begin again from the beginning. |
| 874 |
stay away from
|
To avoid going near or having contact with something. |
| 875 |
stay on
|
To remain in a place or position longer than expected. |
| 876 |
steer clear of
|
To deliberately keep away from someone or something. |
| 877 |
stem from
|
To originate from or be caused by something. |
| 878 |
step back
|
To move backward; to distance yourself to see a situation more clearly. |
| 879 |
step down
|
To resign from a position or give up an official role. |
| 880 |
step in
|
To become involved in a difficult situation to help or take control. |
| 881 |
step up
|
To increase or intensify something, or to take greater responsibility. |
| 882 |
stick around
|
To stay in a place and wait without leaving. |
| 883 |
stick out
|
To extend outward from a surface; to be very noticeable. |
| 884 |
stick together
|
To remain united and support each other. |
| 885 |
stick up for
|
To defend or support someone or something. |
| 886 |
stick with
|
To continue doing something |
| 887 |
stick with
|
To stay close to someone and follow them. |
| 888 |
strike back
|
To respond to an attack with another attack. |
| 889 |
swing by
|
To briefly visit a place on your way somewhere else. (informal, US) |
| 890 |
take down
|
To destroy or dismantle a structure. |
| 891 |
take in
|
To absorb or bring something inside. |
| 892 |
take in
|
To deceive someone and make them believe something untrue. |
| 893 |
take it
|
To endure or tolerate something difficult. (informal) |
| 894 |
take it out on
|
To express anger or frustration by treating someone unfairly. |
| 895 |
take off
|
To become successful or popular very quickly. |
| 896 |
take on
|
To accept responsibility for something; to employ someone. |
| 897 |
take on
|
To fight against or challenge someone or something. |
| 898 |
take over
|
To gain control of something; to assume responsibility for it. |
| 899 |
take over
|
To gain control of a company, organization by buying it or by force. |
| 900 |
take through
|
To explain something step by step. |
| 901 |
take to
|
To begin to like someone or something; to start doing something regularly. |
| 902 |
talk back
|
To reply rudely or defiantly to someone in authority. |
| 903 |
talk into
|
To persuade someone to do something. |
| 904 |
talk through
|
To discuss something thoroughly and in detail. |
| 905 |
tap into
|
To make use of a resource or to draw upon something effectively. |
| 906 |
tear down
|
To demolish or destroy a building; to strongly criticize someone or something. |
| 907 |
tear up
|
To rip something into small pieces. |
| 908 |
tear up
|
To begin to feel emotional or start crying. |
| 909 |
tell off
|
To speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong. |
| 910 |
think through
|
To consider something carefully and completely before deciding. |
| 911 |
throw away
|
To get rid of something as waste. |
| 912 |
throw off
|
To get rid of or recover from an illness or problem. |
| 913 |
throw on
|
To quickly put on clothes without much care. |
| 914 |
throw up
|
To vomit. |
| 915 |
throw up
|
To quit or abandon a job or responsibility. |
| 916 |
tick off
|
To mark something with a check to show it is done or listed. |
| 917 |
tie up
|
To block or cause serious delay in traffic or movement. |
| 918 |
tie up
|
To bind or fasten something; to keep money or resources unavailable for use. |
| 919 |
top up
|
To refill or add more to reach the full level; to recharge credit. (British) |
| 920 |
touch down
|
To land an aircraft or spacecraft. |
| 921 |
track down
|
To find someone or something after searching for a long time. |
| 922 |
trip up
|
To make someone stumble or fall; to cause someone to make a mistake. |
| 923 |
turn down
|
To reduce the volume, heat, or level of something. |
| 924 |
turn out
|
To attend or gather for an event. |
| 925 |
turn out
|
To produce or manufacture something. |
| 926 |
turn over
|
To flip something so the other side is facing up. |
| 927 |
turn over
|
To move to the next page in a book or document. |
| 928 |
turn over
|
To generate sales or revenue. |
| 929 |
turn over
|
To transfer authority or responsibility to someone else. |
| 930 |
wait around
|
To stay in one place doing nothing while waiting. |
| 931 |
walk away from
|
To leave something unfinished or stop being involved. |
| 932 |
walk into
|
To accidentally bump into something or someone. |
| 933 |
walk off
|
To leave a place on foot; to walk to relieve pain or anger. |
| 934 |
walk on
|
To continue walking; to pass by without stopping. |
| 935 |
walk out
|
To leave suddenly; to go on strike. |
| 936 |
walk through
|
To explain something step by step in a simple way. |
| 937 |
water down
|
To dilute or weaken something, such as a liquid, opinion, or statement. |
| 938 |
weed out
|
To remove or eliminate what is unnecessary or undesirable. |
| 939 |
wind up
|
To end up in a particular situation; to finish something. |
| 940 |
wipe out
|
To exhaust someone. |
| 941 |
wipe out
|
To destroy or remove completely |
| 942 |
work through
|
To deal with and solve a problem or difficulty step by step. |
| 943 |
write off
|
To cancel a debt; to accept something as a loss. |
| 944 |
yield to
|
To give way to someone or something; to submit or surrender. |
| 945 |
zero in on
|
To direct all attention or effort toward one thing. |
| 946 |
head off
|
To leave or start a journey. |
| 947 |
hold down
|
To keep control of something so it does not rise or escape. |
| 948 |
hold off
|
To stop or resist an attack or opponent. |
| 949 |
face off
|
To confront an opponent directly, especially in a game or competition. |
| 950 |
fall back
|
To move back or retreat from a position. |
| 951 |
fall in
|
To get into line or formation; to drop down into something. |
| 952 |
fall into
|
To enter a state or condition; to be divided into categories. |
| 953 |
fall on
|
To attack someone or something suddenly. |
| 954 |
fall under
|
To be included in a particular category; to come under someone’s control. |
| 955 |
count in
|
To include someone or something as part of a group. |
| 956 |
close off
|
To block or stop access to a place. |
| 957 |
carry over
|
To continue or transfer something to a later time or situation. |
| 958 |
bring down
|
To cause someone in power to lose their position. |
| 959 |
bring down
|
To reduce the price or level of something. |
| 960 |
enter into
|
To take part in something; to make a formal agreement or contract. |
| 961 |
fasten up
|
To close or secure something firmly. |
| 962 |
stay off
|
To avoid or not use something. |
| 963 |
step forward
|
To come forward or volunteer to help or participate. |
| 964 |
tip over
|
To cause something to fall onto its side or upside down; to fall over. |
| 965 |
tone down
|
To make something less strong, extreme, or forceful. |
| 966 |
toss around
|
To discuss or exchange ideas casually. |
| 967 |
touch up
|
To make small improvements or corrections to something. |
| 968 |
toy with
|
To treat something without seriousness; to consider lightly; to play with. |
| 969 |
try for
|
To attempt to achieve or obtain something. |
| 970 |
fold up
|
To bend or collapse into a smaller shape; to fail or close down (about a business). |
| 971 |
come off as
|
To seem or give the impression of being a particular type of person or thing. |
| 972 |
come off
|
To become detached, separated, or removed from a surface or object. |
| 973 |
hook up
|
To meet someone, often to socialize or work together on something. |