Phrasal Verbs

To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth.

"She wiped down the counters with a damp cloth."

To clean the inside of something by rubbing it hard.

"I need to scrub out the sink."

To clean, repair, or make a place look better and more attractive.

"They did up the spare room before the guests arrived."

To collect dirt or debris by sweeping.

"He swept up the crumbs from the floor."

To keep something in a storage place for later.

"Store away the decorations until next year."

To put rubbish or unwanted items into bags.

"Bag up the leaves before the truck comes."

To remove dirt or liquid from a surface by wiping.

"Wipe off the table after you spill water on it."

To clean a floor or liquid by using a mop.

"Could you mop up the spill in the hallway?"

To remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard with a brush or cloth.

"It took a lot of effort to scrub off the grease."

To clean something until it is bright and shiny.

"She shined up the faucets in the bathroom."

To clean the inside of a room or container with a mop.

"They mopped out the hallway after the rain."

To get rid of something by putting it in the trash.

"You should throw away those old magazines."

To remove dust from something by brushing or wiping it.

"She dusted off the shelf before arranging the books."

To make small improvements or small cleaning fixes to something.

"We touched up the paint and cleaned the windows."

To remove dirt, liquid, or marks by wiping.

"She wiped away the spill with a paper towel."

To remove things from a surface or area and make it neat.

"Could you clear away the plates after lunch?"

To remove dirt or stains by scrubbing.

"He scrubbed away the mud from his shoes."

To do a cleaning task quickly.

"She whipped through the bathroom before the visitors came."

To wash away soap, dirt, or another substance with water.

"Rinse off the soap before you dry the dishes."

To search through things carefully while sorting or removing unwanted items.

"We picked through the pile of clothes to find what to keep."

To write something quickly so it is not forgotten.

"I jotted down the shopping list while tidying the kitchen."

To throw something away because it is no longer needed.

"It's time to toss out those broken containers."

To tip something out of a container, often to remove its contents.

"Dump out the bag and look for your keys."

To clean by using a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt.

"I vacuumed up the pet hair from the carpet."

To restore something to a clean, neat, or ready state.

"After the guests left, we reset the dining room and cleaned the table."

To remove dust or debris by shaking something.

"She shook out the rug in the yard."

To carry something away, often to throw it out or move it elsewhere.

"They carted off the old furniture during the cleanout."

To clean dust from a number of places or surfaces.

"I dust around the house every Saturday."

To make something look cleaner, tidier, or more attractive.

"We spruced up the living room before guests arrived."

To clean several surfaces by wiping them.

"He wiped around the desk and shelves before guests came."

To make something neat and orderly.

"Can you neaten up the books on the shelf?"

To make a space tidy by arranging things properly.

"I straightened up the office before the meeting."

To clean a surface by washing it thoroughly.

"They washed down the patio after the barbecue."

To sweep dirt or debris out of an enclosed space.

"She swept out the porch before sunset."

To clean and make something shiny or neat.

"He polished up the silverware before the dinner party."

To clean the inside of a space or container with a vacuum.

"He vacuumed out the car after the road trip."

To remove marks or scratches by polishing or rubbing.

"She buffed out the mark on the table."

To let fresh air into a room or to remove a bad smell.

"Open the windows to air out the bedroom."

To return something to where it belongs after using it.

"Please put back the books when you finish reading them."

To make a place cleaner, neater, or more pleasant.

"They freshened up the bathroom with a new shower curtain."

To remove a liquid or mess by wiping it.

"I wiped up the spilled juice with a paper towel."

To absorb a liquid with a cloth or other material.

"The sponge sopped up the water on the counter."

To clean a space or surface by using a swab or mop-like tool.

"The crew swabbed out the deck after the rain."

To clean something by forcing water or another liquid through it.

"The plumber flushed out the drain to clear the clog."

To clean something with a hose and water.

"He hosed down the driveway after washing the car."

To clean the inside of something by washing it with water.

"Please rinse out the cup after you use it."

To remove dirt, paint, or another substance with water.

"The mud washed off easily after the rain."

To remove something by raising it out of a place.

"He lifted out the tray so he could clean underneath."

To take something out of a place, often with effort.

"We dragged out the old couch to make room for cleaning."

To carry something heavy away for disposal or removal.

"The workers hauled away the broken furniture."

To remove everything from a container or space.

"I emptied out the trash bin before the guests came."

To put things away neatly in storage.

"After the event, we packed away the decorations."

To put something in a safe place after tidying or storing it.

"She locked away the cleaning chemicals after use."

To collect things from different places and bring them together.

"He gathered up the toys from the living room."

To arrange things one on top of another neatly.

"Please stack up the plates in the cupboard."

To arrange things in a straight row or order.

"She lined up the shoes by the door."

To fold something so it takes up less space and looks neat.

"I folded up the towels and put them on the shelf."

To put something on a hook, hanger, or similar support.

"Hang up your coat when you come inside."

To improve the appearance of a room or object by cleaning or decorating it.

"They made over the guest room with fresh paint and new curtains."

To clean a surface with a strong stream of water.

"We power washed the patio last spring."

To clean something by using hot steam.

"The company steam cleaned the carpets in the office."

to communicate a message or feeling to someone

"She conveyed to the team how urgent the deadline was."

To mention a topic in conversation.

"She brought up the budget issue during the meeting."

to communicate an idea clearly and effectively

"He brought across his point with a simple example."

to mention something openly, often to criticize it or get attention

"She called out the error in the report."

To return a phone call or respond to someone later.

"I will call you back after lunch."

to send a short message or note

"Drop me a line when you get home."

to respond sharply to criticism or an attack

"The spokesperson hit back at the accusations."

to repeat something because the first attempt at communication was not successful

"Could you do that over more clearly?"

To phone a radio or television program, or contact someone by phone, often for help or information.

"Listeners called in with questions for the guest speaker."

to encourage someone to speak more or express themselves at length

"The interviewer drew out a detailed answer from the shy candidate."

to ask someone to receive a message in your absence

"If she is busy, just leave a message."

To give a certain impression when speaking.

"He comes across as very confident in interviews."

To interrupt someone while they are speaking.

"Please do not cut in while she is talking."

to reply to someone later or contact them again

"I will get back to you by the end of the day."

to communicate with someone for the first time

"I made contact with the editor by email."

to greet someone for another person

"Please say hello to your parents for me."

To provide missing information.

"Could you fill me in on what I missed at the meeting?"

to speak at length, often in an enthusiastic or opinionated way

"He held forth on politics for nearly an hour."

to figure out or understand something through discussion or observation

"I am trying to suss out what he really meant."

To communicate an idea successfully.

"She struggled to get her point across clearly."

to keep something from being widely discussed or to silence talk about it

"The company tried to hush up the bad news."

to answer rudely or disrespectfully

"The child was told not to talk back to the teacher."

to talk quickly and continuously, often without much importance

"The children jabbered away on the car ride home."

To reply to someone later.

"I will get back to you with the details tomorrow."

To reveal secret information.

"He gave away the ending of the movie by accident."

to guide a conversation or communication in a particular direction

"She led on to the next topic smoothly."

to write down information that someone says

"Could you take down my phone number?"

To explain or review something in detail.

"Let's go over the main points before the presentation."

to stop talking about something or omit it from a conversation

"Lets leave off the criticism for now."

to scold someone

"His boss told him off for missing the deadline."

to make a conversation or discussion more lively

"A good story helped liven up the meeting."

To receive a message or communication from someone.

"I have not heard from her since last week."

to ask several people for information

"I asked around and found a good mechanic."

to include someone in a conversation or email chain

"Please loop in Sarah so she stays informed."

To listen to someone until they finish speaking.

"Hear me out before you make a decision."

to ask someone for confirmation or approval

"I need to check with my manager before I reply."

To omit information when speaking or writing.

"You left out an important detail in your explanation."

to return a phone call

"I will phone back after lunch."

to explain or discuss a topic in detail

"The speaker went into the reasons behind the change."

to present an idea, plan, or suggestion

"They put forward a new proposal at the meeting."

To tell someone a secret or private information.

"I will let you in on a small secret."

to repeat information aloud exactly as received

"The assistant read back the address to confirm it."

To secretly listen to a conversation.

"Someone was listening in on our call."

To understand what someone is saying.

"I could barely make out what he said on the phone."

to return with information or provide a summary

"Please report back after you speak with the client."

To bring something to someone's attention.

"Did you mention the meeting time to Alex?"

to make brief contact with someone, usually to check on progress or share news

"I will touch base with you next week."

To agree on or establish details clearly.

"We need to nail down the final time for the call."

To draw attention to something or explain it.

"He pointed out the error in my email."

To relay information to someone else.

"I will pass on your message to the manager."

To notice or understand a subtle message or cue.

"She picked up on his annoyance right away."

To communicate an idea clearly.

"The presenter put her ideas across very well."

To say something aloud from written text.

"The clerk read out the results to the room."

To pass information back to another person or group.

"Please relay back any updates from the client."

To call someone again later.

"I could not answer, so I rang back after dinner."

To tell someone an idea to get their reaction.

"Let me run the proposal by you before I send it."

To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.

"The manager spelled out the new rules for everyone."

To express the opinion of a group or represent someone.

"I cannot speak for the whole team, but I support it."

To represent or mean something in communication.

"What does this acronym stand for?"

To retract something said.

"He quickly took back his rude comment."

To discuss something in detail.

"We need to talk over the message before sending it."

To mention an idea casually for discussion.

"She threw out a few suggestions during the call."

To mention a topic briefly.

"The speaker touched on the issue of privacy."

To write something clearly from notes or dictation.

"I will type up the meeting notes tonight."

To reply in writing.

"Please write back when you have a chance."

To note information in writing.

"Write down her phone number before you forget it."

To keep something private, or stop talking about it.

"Can you zip it up for now and let me finish?"

To discuss ideas informally and see how they sound.

"We bounced around a few ideas during the call."

To contact someone to see how they are or to update them.

"I check in with my sister every Sunday."

To inform someone about something they did not know.

"Could you clue me in on what happened?"

To call several people or places for information.

"I phoned around until I found someone who could help."

To review communication or messages carefully.

"I am sifting through a lot of emails today."

To express one's opinion openly.

"She spoke out against the new policy."

To rise and spill out of a pot while boiling.

"The pasta boiled over while I was chopping the vegetables."

to heat a liquid until it starts boiling

"Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat."

To mix something into a food or liquid.

"Stir in the sugar until it dissolves."

To make a meal quickly with whatever is available.

"She threw together a pasta dish with leftovers."

To make food or a dish hot again.

"Can you heat up the soup for dinner?"

to decorate food with an extra ingredient

"Garnish the soup with chopped parsley."

To become less hot after cooking or heating.

"Let the sauce cool down before you taste it."

To cook food for a long time at a low temperature.

"This stew needs to slow cook all afternoon."

to crush food into small pieces or powder

"Grind up the pepper just before serving."

To scatter a small amount of something over food.

"Sprinkle on some cheese before baking."

to work dough to remove air or smooth it out

"Knead out the dough until it feels elastic."

To become liquid because of heat.

"The butter melted down quickly in the pan."

To mix ingredients vigorously until smooth.

"Beat up the batter until there are no lumps."

to remain after the main amount has been used or eaten

"We had rice left over from last night."

To prepare food quickly, often with little effort.

"She whipped up a quick salad for lunch."

To mix ingredients by stirring, or to make a mixture.

"Stir up the batter until it is smooth."

to crush food into a soft mass

"Mash up the potatoes with butter and milk."

To break the shell or skin of food to open it.

"Crack open the eggs into a bowl."

To continue cooking or heating something.

"Keep on stirring so the sauce does not stick."

To add something and combine it with the rest of the mixture.

"Mix in the chocolate chips at the end."

to carefully portion a specific amount of an ingredient

"Measure out two cups of flour for the cake."

to put cooked food onto plates for serving

"Plate up the pasta as soon as it is done."

To combine ingredients thoroughly.

"Mix up the dough until it becomes elastic."

To heat a liquid until it starts boiling.

"Bring the broth to a boil before adding the noodles."

To cut food into smaller pieces.

"Cut up the onions before you start cooking."

to warm cooked food again

"Reheat the soup before dinner."

To cut food into small pieces.

"Chop up the herbs and add them to the sauce."

to cook a liquid until it becomes smaller in volume and thicker

"Reduce the sauce down until it coats the spoon."

to remove the last bits of food from a container

"Scrape out the bowl so none of the batter is wasted."

To cut something into slices.

"Slice up the bread for the sandwiches."

to use too little of an ingredient, especially in a bad way

"Do not skimp on the garlic in this recipe."

To cut food into small cubes.

"Dice up the tomatoes for the salsa."

to separate liquid from solids by passing it through a strainer

"Strain off the broth and discard the vegetables."

To remove the outer skin from fruit or vegetables.

"Peel off the skin before boiling the potatoes."

To add ingredients into a mixture or container.

"Put in the flour a little at a time."

to fill food with a mixture

"Stuff up the peppers with rice and beans."

To add a liquid quickly or in a steady stream.

"Pour in the milk and keep stirring."

to improve the flavor of food by adding seasoning

"Taste up the soup with a little more salt."

To remove liquid from cooked food.

"Drain off the excess fat from the pan."

To remove solids from a liquid using a strainer.

"Strain out the seeds before serving the juice."

To cook gently at a low temperature.

"Let the soup simmer down for twenty minutes."

To reduce a liquid by boiling, or to reduce something to its main point.

"Boil down the sauce until it thickens."

To cook something by frying, often quickly.

"I fried up some bacon for breakfast."

To cook until the surface becomes brown.

"Brown off the chicken before adding the vegetables."

To bake something until it is fully cooked.

"Bake off the rolls for fifteen minutes."

To cook food in an oven with dry heat.

"Roast up the vegetables with olive oil and salt."

To cook food quickly under direct heat.

"We grilled up some burgers in the backyard."

To make bread or similar food crisp and brown by heating.

"Toast up the buns before serving the sandwiches."

To cook food using steam.

"Steam up the broccoli until it is tender."

To beat ingredients together with a whisk until combined.

"Whisk together the eggs and cream in a bowl."

To mix ingredients thoroughly by beating.

"Beat together the sugar and butter until fluffy."

To mix smoothly into a mixture.

"Blend in the yogurt until the dressing is creamy."

To gently mix one ingredient into another without losing air.

"Fold in the whipped cream at the end."

To add ingredients quickly and mix them lightly.

"Toss in the spinach just before serving."

To mix ingredients by shaking.

"Shake up the dressing before you pour it on the salad."

To cover food with a layer of a spread or sauce.

"Spread on some butter while the toast is still warm."

To arrange food so it is not piled together.

"Spread out the cookies on the baking tray."

To add a large amount of food on top of something.

"Pile on the cheese if you want extra flavor."

To finish a dish by adding something on top.

"Top off the soup with a little parsley."

To make food more lively or flavorful by adding ingredients.

"Pep up the rice with garlic and herbs."

To add salt, pepper, or spices to food.

"Season the chicken with salt and black pepper."

To preserve food with salt, or to salt heavily.

"They salted down the fish for storage."

To preserve food by soaking it in vinegar or brine.

"The cucumbers were pickled in vinegar and spices."

To put food on plates and give it to people.

"She served up the stew with fresh bread."

To serve food onto plates or bowls.

"Dish up the rice before it gets cold."

To arrange food for serving.

"Lay out the snacks on the table before guests arrive."

To cut cooked meat into pieces for serving.

"He carved up the roast turkey at Christmas dinner."

To reduce the amount of food or an ingredient used.

"I am trying to cut back on sugar."

To take strong action to stop illegal or unwanted behavior.

"The government is clamping down on tax evasion."

to take strong action to stop an illegal or harmful activity

"Police are cracking down on illegal street racing in the city."

to run away from police, danger, or a crime scene

"The suspect fled from the scene before officers arrived."

to leave a crime or dangerous situation without being caught or injured

"The burglar walked away before the alarm went off."

to establish a rule, law, or requirement

"The contract lays down clear rules for handling confidential data."

To invent a false story, excuse, or plan, often dishonest.

"He cooked up an alibi to explain where he had been."

To identify someone as responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

"The detectives fingered him out as the main suspect."

to try to catch, arrest, or prosecute someone

"The prosecutor vowed to go after the corrupt officials."

to take someone into legal custody because of a crime

"She was arrested for driving under the influence."

to formally accuse someone of a crime

"The police laid charges after the assault investigation."

To surrender to the police or authorities.

"After three days on the run, he gave himself up to the police."

to formally accuse someone of a crime

"The prosecutor charged him with theft and assault."

to accuse someone officially of a crime

"They plan to bring charges against the company for fraud."

To act contrary to a law, rule, or decision.

"Signing the contract would go against company policy."

to inform on someone, especially to the police

"He ratted out his accomplices to get a lighter sentence."

to start legal action against someone

"The tenants took the landlord to court over unsafe conditions."

To be punished by a court or legal system.

"He could go to prison for fraud."

to go to and present oneself to an authority or official

"The suspect was told to report to the police station on Monday."

to gather together people, suspects, or animals, especially for control or arrest

"Police rounded up the suspects after the raid."

To avoid getting involved in a problem or legal matter.

"I am trying to keep out of the dispute between my neighbors."

to be judged in a court case

"The case will go to trial in September."

to admit in court that you committed the crime

"He pleaded guilty to tax evasion."

to separate or hide a place, often to keep evidence or a scene private

"Officers screened off the area around the crime scene."

To force someone to leave a place or group.

"The club kicked him out after he started a fight."

to secretly warn someone, or inform authorities about a crime

"An anonymous caller tipped off the police about the drug deal."

To admit that you did something wrong or illegal.

"She owned up to taking the money from the drawer."

to say in court that you did not commit the crime

"The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges."

to sentence someone to prison

"The judge sent him down for ten years."

to leave someone caught in a situation, often one involving crime or suspicion

"The false alibi trapped him in his own story."

To pretend that someone or something is another thing, often illegally.

"They tried to pass off the fake documents as real ones."

to put someone in prison or secure them in custody

"The gang leader was locked up after a lengthy trial."

To explain something as being caused by a particular reason.

"The police put the incident down to a misunderstanding."

to rob a place, especially with a weapon

"The bank was stuck up by three armed men."

To tolerate something unpleasant, often in a difficult situation.

"The neighbors had to put up with noise from the club every night."

to enter a place illegally, usually by force

"Someone broke into their house while they were away."

to escape from prison or custody

"Three prisoners broke out of jail during the night."

to bring something illegally into a place

"They tried to smuggle in banned items across the border."

to take something illegally out of a place

"The files were smuggled out of the office in a laptop bag."

to avoid punishment for a crime or wrongdoing

"He thought he could get away with insider trading."

to excuse someone from punishment or a serious penalty

"The judge let her off with a warning."

to steal something and escape with it

"The thieves made off with cash and jewelry."

to leave with stolen money or property

"The accountant ran off with the company funds."

to steal something and leave with it

"Someone walked off with my phone at the party."

to place evidence on someone or somewhere to frame them

"The detective suspected the gun had been planted on the suspect."

to secretly steal and keep money

"He pocketed away the bribe money instead of reporting it."

to force someone to do something by threatening to reveal harmful information

"He was blackmailed into signing the agreement."

to formally ask the police or prosecutor to prosecute someone

"She decided to press charges after the attack."

to stop pursuing a criminal case

"The victim later agreed to drop charges."

to take legal action in order to get damages or another remedy

"The family is suing for compensation."

to resolve a legal dispute without going to trial

"Both sides agreed to settle out of court."

to officially submit a legal complaint against someone

"She filed a complaint against the company for discrimination."

to give evidence in court that harms the accused

"The witness agreed to testify against the suspect."

to give evidence or statements that oppose someone in court

"Several neighbors spoke against the defendant at the hearing."

to find and catch someone after searching for them

"Police tracked down the wanted man in another state."

to search for and capture or punish someone

"The detectives hunted down the gang members responsible for the attack."

to accuse someone of a crime or blame them for it

"All evidence pointed at the manager as the person behind the scam."

to accuse or blame someone

"Both sides are pointing the finger at each other over the leak."

To improve or refresh your knowledge or skills.

"I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip."

to stop sleeping and become awake

"I usually wake up at 7 a.m. on weekdays."

to wear more casual clothes than usual

"We can dress down on Fridays at my office."

to leave bed after sleeping

"She gets up right after her alarm rings."

To make a short visit or check on someone or something.

"I looked in on my grandmother after work."

to stop a device, light, or machine from working

"Please turn off the lamp before you leave."

To start a machine or device.

"He switched on the radio while getting ready."

to start a device, light, or machine working

"He turns on the coffee maker every morning."

To stop a machine or device.

"I switch off my phone during meetings."

To read something again to check it.

"She read over the report before sending it."

to put on clothes

"I get dressed quickly so I can catch the bus."

to remove dirt or dust with a brush or hand

"He brushed off his jacket before going outside."

To complete a form or document.

"I filled out the application during my lunch break."

To put documents in their proper place for later use.

"He filed away the receipts after dinner."

to wash your hands, face, or body, especially before or after a meal

"The children wash up before dinner."

to make a place or thing clean and tidy

"We clean up the kitchen after breakfast."

To finish your drink.

"We drank up our coffee before heading out."

To go to bed in order to sleep.

"I go to bed around ten on work nights."

to make a place neat by putting things in order

"She tidies up her room every evening."

to put things into a bag, box, or suitcase

"I pack up my lunch the night before work."

To begin sleeping.

"She fell asleep during the movie."

to place clothes, shoes, or accessories on your body

"She puts on her coat before leaving the house."

To become aware of something, often gradually.

"I finally woke up to the fact that I was too tired to keep going."

to remove hair with a razor

"He shaves off his beard every few days."

to make hair neat by combing it

"She combs out her hair after showering."

to leave a place after paying or finishing a stay, or to look at something briefly

"I check out the weather before I leave for work."

to take a seat

"Please sit down and have some tea."

to rise to a standing position

"Everyone stands up when the teacher enters."

to do something more quickly

"We need to hurry up if we want to be on time."

to reduce speed or become less busy

"I slow down in the evening and read a book."

to return to a place

"She comes back from work at six."

to leave someone or something at a place, or to fall asleep

"I drop off the kids at school every morning."

to collect someone or something, or to lift something

"I pick up my dry cleaning on the way home."

to visit briefly

"I stop by the store on my way to work."

to enter a computer system or account

"I log in to my account before I start working."

to record your arrival or enter an account or system

"Employees sign in when they arrive at the office."

to rest in order to recover energy or strength

"I rest up after a long day at the office."

to put your body in a flat position

"He lies down for a few minutes after lunch."

to fall asleep lightly and briefly

"I doze off while reading in the evening."

to shut off electronic equipment

"She powers down her laptop before dinner."

to start a computer or device

"I boot up my computer as soon as I sit down."

to make something full, especially a container or tank

"I fill up my water bottle before leaving home."

to reach the same level, or to do something after being behind

"I catch up on news while I eat breakfast."

to place something in its proper place

"She puts away the dishes after lunch."

to remove something from a place or to carry something outside

"I take out the trash every night."

to visit casually or briefly

"My sister drops by after work sometimes."

to become less angry, upset, or excited

"She took a few deep breaths to calm down before the meeting."

to become visibly happier or more excited

"Her face lit up when she saw her friends."

to continue feeling an emotion or keeping a memory

"He still holds on to anger about what happened years ago."

to calm oneself and regain control of emotions

"She composed herself before giving the speech."

to become happier or make someone happier

"A call from her sister helped cheer her up."

to suddenly begin expressing a strong feeling

"She burst out laughing at the joke."

to suddenly become angry

"She went off on me for being late again."

to become happier or more cheerful

"He brightened up when he heard the good news."

to suppress or keep emotions from being shown

"She held in her anger until she got home."

to keep strong feelings hidden inside

"You should not bottle up your frustration."

to gradually accept a painful feeling or situation

"He is still coming to terms with his father's death."

to become more lively, cheerful, or interested

"She perked up after coffee and a short walk."

to become calmer and less tense

"He has mellowed out a lot since college."

to overpower someone with a strong emotion

"Fear swallowed him up as he walked into the dark room."

to have ongoing difficulty with a feeling or emotion

"Many people struggle with self doubt at work."

to think about something too much in an anxious way

"He obsesses over every mistake he makes."

to suddenly become very angry

"Dad blew up when he saw the broken window."

to become suddenly very angry

"Try not to fly off the handle over a small mistake."

to become very upset, scared, or anxious

"She freaked out when she realized she had lost her phone."

to keep thinking about something upsetting

"Try not to dwell on that embarrassing moment."

to affect someone else's feelings or mood

"Her optimism really rubbed off on the whole team."

to think carefully and often for a while about something

"She mulled over his apology before answering."

to stop thinking or feeling something negative

"I hope you can snap out of this mood soon."

to develop a strong feeling such as anger, fear, or excitement

"The rumor worked up a lot of anger in the office."

to distance oneself emotionally

"When the conversation got heated, she stepped back and listened."

to consider something carefully before deciding

"I need to think over your offer first."

to recover from a difficult emotion or upsetting event

"It took him months to get over the breakup."

to stop pushing someone emotionally or to give them space

"Just back off and let her calm down."

to feel superior to and dislike or judge harshly

"She looks down on people who make different choices."

to stop feeling depressed, upset, or distracted

"He needs to snap out of his bad mood and finish the job."

to stop sharing feelings or to become emotionally unresponsive

"When the topic came up, he just shut down."

to admire and respect someone

"Many students look up to their coach."

to become extremely anxious or panicked

"He started to panic out when the plane was delayed."

to stop yourself from showing a feeling

"She tried to hold back her tears during the speech."

to sympathize with someone

"I really feel for her after everything she has been through."

to become too excited or emotional and lose control

"I got carried away and spent too much money."

to become too emotional to speak clearly

"He choked up while reading his goodbye note."

to be annoyed or tired of something

"I am fed up with all these delays."

to lose emotional control and start crying

"He broke down after hearing the bad news."

to become tired or annoyed with something

"He got fed up and left the meeting early."

to begin to cry or feel like crying

"She teared up when she read the letter."

to rise in the eyes, especially tears or emotion

"Tears welled up in his eyes during the farewell."

to become emotionally exhausted from too much stress

"She burned out after months of nonstop work."

to exhaust someone physically or emotionally

"The constant conflict wore him out."

to suddenly express anger in words or actions

"He lashed out at his friends because he was frustrated."

to become stuck and lose energy or enthusiasm

"Do not let this one setback bog you down."

to express feelings through disruptive behavior

"Children sometimes act out when they feel ignored."

to make someone feel very excited

"The crowd was hyped up before the concert started."

to form a connection because of a shared feeling or experience

"They bonded over their love of old songs."

to feel great excitement or pleasure from something

"She thrilled to the applause after her speech."

to speak to someone in a way that makes them feel less confident or valued

"Do not talk down to her just because she is nervous."

to become less serious or tense

"He needs to lighten up and enjoy the party."

to start feeling a strong emotion intensely

"She welled up with pride when her team won."

to become friendlier, more comfortable, or more emotionally responsive

"She warmed up to the new teacher after a few classes."

to become calmer after anger or excitement

"We waited for him to cool off before discussing it."

to encourage someone with positive support

"Her family cheered her on during the race."

to unite emotionally or support one another

"The team pulled together after the loss."

to feel happy and excited about something in the future

"I am looking forward to seeing you again."

to feel anxious or concerned about something

"She worries about her exam results every night."

to become very anxious or upset

"Do not stress out over one bad grade."

to pay a lot of attention to someone in a caring but sometimes excessive way

"Grandma fussed over the baby all afternoon."

to begin to like or feel comfortable with someone or something

"He took to his new coworkers right away."

to slowly become more liked or appreciated

"At first the song sounded strange, but it grew on me."

to express a lot of emotion or feelings

"She poured out her fears to her closest friend."

to express bad feelings toward someone who did not cause them

"Do not take your frustration out on your sister."

to become unable to cope emotionally

"He fell apart after the divorce."

to stop resisting a feeling or emotion

"She finally gave in to her sadness and cried."

to become unconscious, often from strong emotion or fear

"He nearly passed out from shock when he saw the damage."

to stop paying attention, often because of stress or emotion

"I tend to zone out when I am overwhelmed."

to speak to someone sharply because of irritation

"Sorry I snapped at you earlier; I was stressed."

to become more willing to share feelings

"He slowly opened out after he felt accepted by the group."

to recover successfully after a serious illness or medical problem

"He came through the surgery very well."

to start to have an illness

"I think I am coming down with a cold."

To regain consciousness or recover after being ill.

"She fainted, but came round after a few minutes."

To make a mistake that can affect health or treatment.

"He slipped up and missed a dose of his medicine."

to regain consciousness or recover after fainting or being unwell

"He came around after a few minutes."

to undergo an operation or become unconscious because of medicine

"She will go under before the procedure starts."

to lose consciousness for a short time

"She blacked out during the exam and had to sit down."

To expel phlegm or to reluctantly provide something needed for health or treatment.

"The doctor asked him to cough up some mucus for the test."

to vomit

"The baby threw up after dinner."

To care for someone until they recover.

"His family nursed him back to health after the accident."

to begin to have an effect

"The medicine kicked in after about twenty minutes."

to suddenly develop a rash or other skin reaction

"She broke out in hives after using the cream."

to become suddenly worse or active, especially a symptom or condition

"My back pain flares up when the weather changes."

to increase something, such as a dose or level

"The doctor bumped up the dosage slightly."

To recover from illness, fatigue, or the effects of something by sleeping.

"He stayed home to sleep off the fever."

to gradually stop having an effect

"The painkillers wore off after a few hours."

to behave badly or stop working properly, especially in relation to the body

"My back is acting up again today."

To resist or overcome an illness or infection.

"Her immune system fought off the infection."

To continue despite pain, illness, or exhaustion.

"He pushed through the workout even though he was tired."

to request something, such as a test kit or medical item, by mail or from a company

"The clinic sent away for the test kit."

to survive a serious illness or difficult health crisis

"The doctors said he would pull through."

to recover quickly after illness or injury

"She bounced back quickly after the surgery."

To reduce stress or responsibility for health reasons.

"She stepped down from her role to focus on her health."

to become less affected by alcohol

"He waited outside until his friend sobered up."

To meet a standard of health or fitness.

"He did not measure up physically after the injury."

to recover and close, as a wound does

"The cut healed up faster than expected."

to feel healthy or strong enough to do something

"I do not feel up to going to the gym today."

to take air into the lungs

"Breathe in slowly through your nose."

to become ill with something

"Three players went down with the flu."

to maintain a healthy pace or level

"I am trying to keep up with my exercise routine."

to let air out of the lungs

"Then breathe out and relax your shoulders."

to make a sound or sensation less noticeable, such as ringing in the ears

"The music drowned out the sound of my headache for a while."

to make someone unconscious or extremely tired

"The medicine really knocked me out."

to be forced to rest because of illness or injury

"He was laid up with the flu all weekend."

to continue taking a medicine or following a treatment

"She has to stay on the antibiotics for another five days."

to feel tired, weak, or less healthy

"I have been feeling run down lately."

to become larger because of injury, infection, or irritation

"My ankle swelled up after the fall."

to gradually become less severe, especially pain or symptoms

"The fever finally died down overnight."

to reduce the amount of something, often for health reasons

"She is cutting down on sugar."

to make the body firmer and stronger through exercise

"I want to tone up before summer."

to lose weight or become slimmer

"He trimmed down after changing his diet."

to gain muscle or increase body size

"He is bulking up for the boxing season."

to relax and reduce stress

"I like to wind down with a short walk in the evening."

to eat all of something, often used to encourage healthy eating

"You need to eat up your vegetables."

to continue to stay healthy by using or eating something

"He lives on a very strict diet."

to eat or take a lot of something

"We loaded up on fruits and vegetables this week."

to buy or gather enough supplies, often medicines or healthy food

"I stocked up on tissues and vitamins before winter."

to continue, especially about treatment or medication

"The doctor told her to go on taking the tablets for two more days."

to test something to see if it improves health or fitness

"I want to try out a new workout plan."

to begin a new activity for health or fitness

"He took up cycling to get more exercise."

to gradually stop using a medicine or habit

"The doctor is helping her wean off the painkillers."

to be careful of symptoms or dangers

"Watch out for signs of dehydration in hot weather."

to test for a disease or condition

"The hospital will screen for diabetes next week."

to officially approve that someone can stop working or return to normal activity after illness

"The doctor signed him off for two days."

to regain consciousness

"She came to after fainting at the appointment."

to get rid of an illness or symptom

"I cannot seem to shake off this cough."

to write notes while listening or reading

"Students should take notes during the lecture."

To understand or learn something, especially after some effort.

"It took a few lessons, but she finally caught on to the new software."

write information briefly so it is not forgotten

"I noted down the key points from the lecture."

to learn something so well that you can remember it exactly

"She memorized the vocabulary list for the quiz."

To review and improve knowledge or skill in a subject.

"I need to brush up on my math before the exam."

use something as the main source or foundation

"Her project was based on research from the library."

visit briefly and informally

"You can drop in during office hours if you need help."

To study or learn about a topic by reading.

"She read up on the history of the city before the trip."

to study a lot in a short time before an exam

"He crammed for the final exam all weekend."

to reach the same level as others in learning or progress

"He studied every night to catch up with the class."

To search for information in a reference source or online.

"If you do not know the word, look it up in the dictionary."

to keep up with a lesson, explanation, or text

"Please follow along in the workbook as I read."

To understand or solve something after thinking about it.

"The students figured out the rule after a few examples."

To increase effort or improve performance.

"Students need to step up their studying before finals."

to have a special interest in a subject or field of study

"She really goes in for science and engineering."

To review something quickly or practice it once.

"Let's run through the presentation one more time."

to move to another person or place to ask, teach, or discuss something

"I went over to the teacher to ask about the assignment."

To gain knowledge or skill because of an experience or mistake.

"You can learn from every mistake you make."

To complete or understand something difficult.

"She got through the hardest chapter with help from her tutor."

To focus closely on one specific topic or problem.

"The teacher zeroed in on the main idea of the lesson."

To begin a task or plan with a clear aim.

"She set out to learn the basics of coding this year."

To examine something carefully for mistakes or problems.

"Please check over your answers before you submit the test."

To review something again in detail.

"I went back over my notes before the exam."

To attend a class or lesson as an observer.

"She sat in on a biology lecture to learn more about the subject."

To register for a class, course, or program.

"He signed up for evening English classes."

To leave a course or program before finishing it.

"She dropped out of college after her second year."

To continue with something difficult until it is completed or understood.

"If you stick with the practice, you will improve quickly."

To start learning or discussing a new topic after finishing another.

"After fractions, the class moved on to decimals."

To use what has been learned as a basis for further learning.

"The lesson builds on what we learned last week."

To use something as a basis or guide.

"When you are unsure, go by the teacher's instructions."

To introduce something gradually, especially a new method or system.

"The school plans to phase in the new grading system next year."

To read something carefully from beginning to end.

"Please read through the instructions before starting the test."

To briefly state the main points of something.

"At the end of class, the teacher summed up the key ideas."

To explain something carefully step by step.

"The instructor talked through the assignment before we began."

To consider something carefully before deciding or acting.

"You should think through your study plan before the semester starts."

To add more to something that is not full or complete.

"I topped up my notes with a few extra examples from class."

To ask someone to answer a question or contribute in class.

"The teacher called on Maria to explain the answer."

To proceed with a plan or activity.

"The school decided to go ahead with the workshop after lunch."

to accumulate a debt or large bill

"He ran up a huge credit card bill."

to gradually put money aside over time for a particular purpose

"She is saving up for a new laptop."

to pay money, especially when it is difficult or reluctant

"Everyone had to stump up their share for the trip."

to contribute money toward a shared expense

"Neighbors pitched in to help pay for the repairs."

to use money to buy a particular thing or service

"We spent a lot on repairs last month."

to invest in something or accept a financial idea or plan

"She bought into the startup early."

to pay to take control of a business or another person's share

"The manager bought out his partner."

to return money that you owe to someone

"I will pay you back on Friday."

to pay money, especially when it is reluctantly given

"We had to pony up for the damage."

to purchase again something that was previously sold

"They bought back the family home years later."

to spend a lot of money on something enjoyable or luxurious

"They splashed out on a fancy dinner."

to finish paying all the money owed on a debt or loan

"They finally paid off their mortgage."

to put money into a bank account

"I paid in my paycheck this morning."

to sell assets, stock, or property, often quickly or at reduced prices

"The store sold off old inventory at a discount."

to give away money, often unwillingly

"I hate parting with so much money for parking."

to raise the price in an auction by offering more money

"Several collectors bid up the painting."

to plan for a cost and include it in a budget

"You should budget for travel expenses."

to give or hand over a large amount of money

"The insurance company paid out after the accident."

to pay a cost temporarily for someone or something

"Can you cover for lunch, and I will pay you back later?"

to offer a price in order to buy something

"They bid for the office building at auction."

to exchange something for money or to collect money from an investment

"He cashed in his savings bonds."

to take money out of an account or investment

"She cashed out her stocks after the price rose."

to gradually reduce a debt or amount owed

"She chipped away at her student loan for years."

to calculate the cost of something

"We costed out the project before starting."

to estimate the cost of goods or services

"The contractor priced out the renovation."

to use money from savings or resources

"They drew on their retirement fund to pay tuition."

to save money for future use

"Try to put aside a little each month."

to negotiate a lower price

"She haggled down the cost of the dress."

to reserve money for a particular purpose

"We set aside extra money for emergencies."

to pay what is owed and finish an account

"Lets settle up before we leave."

to spend a lot of money, often unwillingly

"I had to fork out for a new phone."

to pay the full cost of something

"Her parents footed the bill for the wedding."

to return money to someone

"They gave back my deposit when I moved out."

to owe money that should have been repaid earlier

"I still owe back money to my friend."

to withhold money from payment

"The employer kept back tax from each paycheck."

to pay a large amount of money, especially reluctantly

"They shelled out for concert tickets."

to spend more money than usual on something enjoyable

"She splurged on a fancy dinner."

to pay enough money to meet a cost or debt

"Her freelance work covered up the monthly expenses."

to give or transfer money to someone or an organization

"The funds were paid over to the contractor."

to earn a lot of money

"The app raked in millions in its first year."

to contribute money toward a shared cost

"Everyone chipped in for the group gift."

to raise money from many people, usually online

"They crowdfunded the project in a few weeks."

to give financial help to someone or a company in trouble

"The government bailed out the bank."

to reduce or use money from a fund or account

"They drew down their savings to cover expenses."

to use up money or other resources

"Unexpected bills depleted our budget."

to take money from someone or a bank with the promise to pay it back

"She borrowed from her parents to cover rent."

to give money to someone for a period of time

"The bank lent out money at a low rate."

to receive money that is owed or due

"He collected from the customer after the delivery."

to add costs or fees to a bill or account

"The restaurant charged up extra for the service."

to accumulate a large amount of debt, costs, or charges

"He racked up credit card debt quickly."

to increase the price of something

"The shop marked up the handbags by twenty percent."

to become more careful about spending money

"They tightened up their budget after the move."

to get the money or support you need from a source

"He lives off his pension now."

to take a small amount of money from savings or reserves

"I had to dip into my savings for car repairs."

to gradually increase savings, wealth, or debt

"They built up a small nest egg over time."

to depend on money or income that is expected

"We are banking on a bonus this year."

to receive money, often unexpectedly, through inheritance or windfall

"He came into some money after his uncle died."

to cancel a debt or treat a loss as no longer recoverable

"The company wrote off the bad debt."

to generate a certain amount of sales or revenue

"The shop turns over millions each year."

to rely on money that is expected to arrive

"I was counting on that refund."

to keep money instead of spending it

"It is smart to hold onto some cash."

to spend no more money than you can afford

"You should try to live within your means."

to count and collect money at the end of a business day

"The cashier cashed up before closing."

to use all of the available money or credit

"He maxed out his credit card."

to fail to pay money owed on time

"She fell behind on her rent last winter."

to pay money immediately or in advance

"You have to front up the deposit today."

To leave a home or place where you have been living.

"She decided to move out of the apartment at the end of the month."

to leave a road or path and go in another direction

"They turned out of the alley and joined the main road."

to move or take something into view or outside

"He brought out the chairs for the guests."

to go toward and enter a place

"We should head in before the rain gets worse."

To enter a place.

"He went in to get out of the rain."

to leave a place quickly, often to escape

"The dog ran away when the gate was left open."

to go to a position farther away or behind

"Please move back so everyone can see."

To enter a place or room.

"Please come in and take a seat."

to leave suddenly and quickly

"The children ran off toward the playground."

to go ahead or advance

"The line moved forward slowly."

to visit a place briefly or to move near a place

"You should come by sometime this week."

To leave a place or appear from inside something.

"The cat came out from under the sofa."

To enter a place by walking.

"I walked in and saw everyone already waiting."

to move toward a place

"They headed for the exit as soon as the movie ended."

to move toward the front or approach

"Several volunteers came forward after the announcement."

To leave a place suddenly, often in protest.

"Several employees walked out during the meeting."

to leave in a vehicle

"She drove off before I could wave goodbye."

to move one step toward the front

"He stepped forward to shake the manager's hand."

to pass a place in a vehicle

"He drove by the house to check if the lights were on."

to return by vehicle

"We drove back home after midnight."

To enter a place quickly.

"He ran in to answer the ringing phone."

To leave a place quickly or to move out of something and become empty.

"We ran out when we heard the alarm."

to travel with someone in a vehicle

"Can I ride along with you to the station?"

to move something out or to spread it out

"They rolled out the carpet in the hallway."

to move past a place

"Go past the bank and turn left at the light."

To enter a vehicle or place.

"Get in the car before it starts raining."

To leave a vehicle, place, or confined space.

"She got out of the taxi and waved goodbye."

to move away from a center in different directions

"The search team fanned out across the field."

to move through a narrow space

"He squeezed through the crowd to reach the front."

To board a vehicle or continue moving onto something.

"We got on the bus just before it departed."

To leave a vehicle, animal, or transport.

"He got off the train at the next stop."

to move sideways a short distance

"Please slide over and make room for Maria."

To enter a place or become involved in a situation.

"The manager stepped in to calm everyone down."

to move forward smoothly, especially on wheels

"The suitcase rolled along the platform easily."

To leave a place briefly.

"I stepped out for a few minutes to make a call."

To move to a higher place or position.

"We went up the hill to see the view."

To move to a lower place or position.

"The sun went down behind the mountains."

To move closer or rise to a higher position.

"A delivery truck came up the street slowly."

To move to a lower position or descend.

"The hikers came down from the peak before dark."

To enter a place in a vehicle.

"She drove in through the gate and parked outside."

To force someone or something to leave a place.

"The storm drove the birds out of the trees."

To leave the ground and begin flying.

"The plane took off on time."

To arrive on a surface after moving through the air.

"The ball landed on the roof."

To start a journey or begin moving.

"We set off early to avoid traffic."

To leave or start a journey.

"I am heading out now, so I will call you later."

To return in the direction you came from.

"We had to turn back because the road was closed."

To change direction and face the opposite way.

"He turned around and walked back toward the station."

To move past a place or person.

"I saw her pass by the office window."

To travel across or through a place.

"We passed through the town on our way home."

To go from one side to the other.

"They crossed over the bridge at sunset."

To move from one side of something to the other.

"She went across the road carefully."

To move upward by using hands or feet.

"The children climbed up the ladder one by one."

To move downward by using hands or feet.

"He climbed down the tree very slowly."

To enter quickly or to move suddenly into something.

"He jumped in the car and told me to drive."

To leave or emerge suddenly from something.

"A rabbit jumped out from behind the bush."

To drop to the ground or a lower level.

"One of the boxes fell down the stairs."

To drop from something you are on or attached to.

"She fell off her bike but was not badly hurt."

To move down a surface smoothly.

"The kids slid down the snowy hill."

To move to one side to make space.

"Scoot over and let me sit beside you."

To continue moving or to make someone or something continue.

"The crowd moved along as the police directed traffic."

To steer a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.

"The driver pulled over when the siren sounded."

To leave a place or to move away from a position.

"The train pulled out of the station on schedule."

To move something inward or to enter a place by pushing.

"He pushed in the chair before leaving the room."

To leave a place, especially informally.

"We should push off before the roads get busy."

To move from place to place without taking a direct route.

"We went around the block to find the entrance."

To continue a journey by moving from one place to another.

"After lunch, we traveled on to the next city."

To move into a place, especially by entering or letting something enter.

"The shelter takes in stray animals during winter."

to strengthen or support something that is weak

"The new evidence helped shore up their case."

to handle a problem or make sure it is resolved

"I will take care of the broken printer this afternoon."

to deal with a difficult problem or task directly

"The team tackled the software bug first thing in the morning."

to plan for or expect something

"We figured on some delays, so we started early."

to remove small problems or disagreements and make something smooth

"We need to iron out the last few details before launch."

to manage to solve or survive a problem with difficulty

"We had no plan, but we muddled through the crisis."

to identify or determine something exactly

"We couldnt pin down the cause of the delay."

to discuss something until a practical solution or agreement is reached

"The lawyers hammered out a compromise late at night."

to examine something closely to find problems or weaknesses

"The consultant picked apart the proposal and found several flaws."

to reduce the number of possibilities to a smaller set

"After testing, they narrowed down the problem to one faulty part."

to investigate something in a detailed way

"Reporters probed into the cause of the delay."

to think of or produce an idea, answer, or solution

"Can you come up with a better solution by tomorrow?"

to get past confusion or complexity to find the important point

"Her clear explanation cut through the confusion."

to discuss a problem in detail until an agreement is reached

"The partners hashed out their differences over lunch."

to remove possible causes of a problem

"We eliminated the simplest causes before checking the wiring."

to manage to cope with a problem or situation, often with limited resources

"We can get by without the extra equipment for now."

to reject a possibility as not being the cause

"The technician ruled out a software problem."

to plan the steps needed to solve a problem

"We mapped out a plan to reduce delays."

to add details to an idea, plan, or solution

"The team fleshed out the proposal before presenting it."

to find a way to avoid or overcome a problem

"They got around the shortage by borrowing equipment."

to compensate for a problem, loss, or mistake

"He stayed late to make up for the time wasted earlier."

to weaken something or someone through repeated stress or difficulty

"The constant errors wore down the staff."

to examine things carefully in order to find what is useful or important

"We sorted through the complaints to find the real issue."

to stop a problem at an early stage before it gets worse

"They nipped the rumor in the bud before it spread."

to approach a task or problem in a particular way

"There are several ways to go about fixing the server."

to accept a problem and deal with it honestly

"He had to face up to the mistake and fix it."

to start working hard on a problem or task

"We need to knuckle down and finish the budget tonight."

to find a way to deal with a problem or limitation

"We worked around the software bug by using an old version."

to manage a difficult problem or situation

"She coped with the pressure by making a clear plan."

to discuss ideas with someone to improve or solve a problem

"I like to bounce ideas off my coworker before deciding."

to cause something, often a change or solution, to happen

"The new policy brought about a big improvement."

to find the original source of a problem

"They traced the error back to a bad data entry."

to remove unwanted or incorrect things

"The audit helped weed out the mistakes in the budget."

to reduce tension or make a problem less serious

"She tried to smooth over the disagreement between the two teams."

to repair, improve, or make something right

"We need to fix up the broken links on the website."

to delay or slow progress

"The shipment held up the whole project."

to combine people or ideas in order to solve a problem

"The meeting brought together experts from different departments."

to discover the real cause of a problem

"Im going to get to the bottom of this issue today."

to understand something that is confusing

"It took me a while to make sense of the instructions."

to end a romantic relationship

"They decided to break up after realizing they wanted different things."

to like someone immediately and get along well

"They hit it off at the party and talked for hours."

to date someone

"She went out with him for almost a year."

to discuss a problem or issue with someone

"You should speak to your partner before making that decision."

to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone, often casually

"He hooked up with a friend from college."

to reconcile after an argument

"After their fight, they made up and went out for dinner."

to cause problems in a relationship

"Money worries came between them."

to have a friendly relationship

"I get along well with my partner's family."

to be romantically involved with someone

"They dated for two years before getting engaged."

to have an argument and stop being friendly

"The two friends fell out over money."

to end a romantic relationship with someone

"She dumped him because he was dishonest."

to become friendly again after a conflict

"She finally reconciled with her brother after years of silence."

to support someone emotionally

"She was there for him when his father died."

to date someone romantically

"They have been going out for six months."

to end living with or being together with a partner

"He separated from his wife last year."

to agree on something after discussion

"They reached a deal about how to divide their time with the children."

to start a romantic or sexual relationship

"They hooked up after meeting at a party."

to rely on someone's honesty or support

"She learned to trust in her partner again."

to depend on someone for support or help

"You can always rely on your best friend."

to begin a stable long-term relationship or life

"He wants to settle down and start a family."

to return to someone after leaving or ending a relationship

"After some time apart, she came back to him."

to share private feelings or experiences with someone

"It was hard for him to open up to his new partner."

to start living with someone

"They moved in together last summer."

to be attracted to or interested in someone romantically

"I think she is really into him."

to end a relationship or partnership

"The couple split up after years of tension."

to begin to like or accept someone

"At first I disliked him, but I warmed up to him later."

to develop successfully or improve

"I hope things work out between them."

to share a home while in a relationship

"They lived together before they got married."

to enter into marriage

"They got married in a small ceremony."

to invite someone on a date

"He finally asked her out on Friday night."

to reject a romantic invitation or advance

"She turned him down politely."

to formally agree to marry

"They got engaged after dating for three years."

to seek help or support from someone

"When she was upset, she turned to her best friend."

to contact someone to see how they are

"I check in with my parents every Sunday."

to depend on someone for support

"During the breakup, he leaned on his sister."

to begin loving someone romantically

"He fell in love with her while they were working together."

to be unfaithful to a partner

"She left him after he cheated on her."

to have a regular romantic relationship

"In high school, she went steady with the same boy for a year."

to cancel a planned relationship event or engagement

"They called off the wedding before the ceremony."

to kiss and touch someone romantically

"They made out with each other behind the movie theater."

to contact someone in a friendly or supportive way

"I reached out to an old friend after years apart."

to repair a damaged relationship

"They patched up their friendship after a long silence."

to complete a difficult or serious action, such as a breakup or wedding

"She could not go through with the engagement."

to gradually become less close

"After college, they drifted apart."

to become less close over time

"The sisters grew apart as their lives changed."

to start sharing personal feelings

"He finally opened up about his childhood."

to contact someone to offer help or reconnect

"She reached out to an old friend after many years."

to stay united and support one another

"The family stuck together through hard times."

to resemble a parent or relative

"She takes after her mother in both looks and mannerisms."

to care for or support someone

"He looked after her when she was sick."

to like or be fond of someone

"He cared for her deeply, even though he rarely said it."

to be romantically involved with someone

"She's going with someone from her office."

to flirt with someone in a direct way

"A stranger hit on her at the bar."

to make a romantic or sexual advance toward someone

"He came on to her during the meeting, which made things awkward."

to talk to someone in a flirtatious way

"He tried to chat her up at the coffee shop."

to express feelings or concerns clearly

"If something is bothering you, you should speak up."

to deal with problems together

"They worked through their issues with a counselor."

to get married

"After ten years together, they finally tied the knot."

to ask someone to marry you

"He popped the question on their anniversary."

to develop romantic feelings for someone

"She fell for him as soon as they started talking."

to begin a relationship with someone, often disapproved of

"His parents were worried about the people he had taken up with."

to spend time with a person or group, often disapproved of

"He started running around with a new crowd after the breakup."

to go on a date with two couples together

"We double dated with our neighbors last weekend."

to make sure someone is all right

"I checked on her after the argument."

to realize that someone's intentions are false

"She saw through his excuses immediately."

to support someone during difficulty

"He stood by her when everyone else was critical."

to rely on someone for help or support

"When things got hard, she fell back on her friends."

to accept or continue a difficult situation in a relationship

"They had to live with the fact that they wanted different futures."

to maintain a relationship or contact

"It's hard to keep up with friends after moving away."

to arrange to see someone

"We met up for coffee after work."

to meet someone unexpectedly

"I ran into my ex at the supermarket."

to develop deep romantic love

"They fell in love during a trip to Italy."

to experience a difficult time with someone

"They went through a rough patch last year."

to make something unpleasant seem less bad

"Don't sugar coat it, just tell me how you feel."

to have a sexual relationship with someone

"They slept with each other after the party."

to choose something from a group of things

"She picked out a blue dress for the wedding."

to examine or consider something

"The clerk asked us to look at the new arrival section."

to buy something through the internet

"I ordered online and the package arrived yesterday."

to finally choose something after considering options

"After a long search, we settled on the black table."

to manage with what is available

"We had to make do with a smaller budget for our shopping trip."

to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good

"He tried on three pairs of shoes before buying one."

to combine different items in a flexible way

"You can mix and match these shirts and trousers easily."

to give money in exchange for something

"I paid for the groceries with my debit card."

to become available at a lower price

"The jackets go on sale tomorrow."

to search for something

"We looked for a phone charger in every aisle."

to extend your hand to get something

"She reached for the last box of cereal on the shelf."

to sell all or most of a stock

"The new phones sold through in a few days."

to compare options or prices in several places

"I checked around before buying the couch."

to buy all or most of a product that is available

"Shoppers bought up all the sale items by noon."

to finish the supply of something

"I used up all my store credit on one big purchase."

to be especially noticeable or attractive

"The red handbag stood out on the shelf."

to buy a large amount of something for future use

"I stocked up on canned soup before the storm."

to serve a customer in a shop or restaurant

"A sales assistant came over to wait on us right away."

to sell all of a product so none is left

"The new sneakers sold out in an hour."

to choose or prefer something

"I think I will go for the larger size."

to compare prices or options before buying

"We shopped around before buying a new refrigerator."

to persuade someone to lower the price

"She bargained down the price at the market."

to reduce the price of something

"They marked down winter coats after the holiday."

to increase the price of something

"The shop priced up the handbags after demand rose."

to record the price of items at the cash register

"The clerk rang up my purchase quickly."

to give back something in return for a different item

"She exchanged the shoes for a larger size."

to return something that is unwanted or incorrect

"He sent back the jacket because it was damaged."

to give something to someone

"The cashier asked me to hand over my receipt."

to look through items casually without a firm plan to buy

"We browsed through the bookstore for an hour."

to reserve an item by paying a deposit or making payments later

"I laid by the sofa until I had enough money."

to give an old item as part payment for a new one

"She traded in her old phone for a newer model."

to sell something to another person, often after buying it

"He bought the chair and sold it on for a profit."

to buy almost everything in a store or section

"The sale was so good that shoppers cleaned out the shelves."

to sell or remove something you no longer want

"I got rid of my old books at a secondhand shop."

to buy something and have it delivered

"We ordered in dinner instead of going shopping."

to accept something that is less than ideal

"I settled for the cheaper bag because the other one was too expensive."

To move around and talk informally with people at a social event.

"Guests mingled with each other before dinner."

To spend time relaxing or socializing with other people.

"We usually hang out at the cafe after work."

to stay slightly apart from a group of people

"She hung back at the party until she knew someone."

To arrive at a social event or gathering.

"Only half the guests showed up to the party."

To ask someone to come closer or join you.

"She called over her friend to introduce him."

to try to impress people with abilities or possessions

"He likes to show off at social gatherings."

To spend time in a casual or playful way, often without much purpose.

"We just messed around at the park all afternoon."

To go to someone's home for a visit.

"Why don't you come over for coffee tomorrow?"

To take part in a group activity or conversation.

"She was shy at first, but then she joined in the conversation."

To ask someone to come into your home or a place.

"She invited the guests in and offered them tea."

To wait for a short time or keep contact while making plans.

"Hang on, Ill ask if anyone else is coming."

To be accepted by a group or to feel comfortable among people.

"It took him a while to fit in at his new school."

To begin friendly relationships with other people.

"She made friends quickly at the new office."

To visit someone, often socially or politely.

"We paid a visit to our grandparents on Sunday."

To ask someone to come to your home.

"We invited our classmates over for a movie night."

To meet someone by chance.

"We bumped into our teacher at the mall."

To take someone or something with you to a place or event.

"Feel free to bring along a friend to the concert."

To work or socialize together as a pair or group.

"They teamed up to organize the school event."

To agree with or support an idea or plan.

"Everyone went along with her suggestion."

To wear formal or special clothes for an event.

"People dressed up for the wedding reception."

To speak with someone in a friendly or direct way.

"I need to talk to you about Saturday night."

To have a conversation with someone.

"I was talking with my cousin at the reunion."

To react with amusement to someone or something.

"Everyone laughed at his funny story."

To spend time in a place without any particular purpose.

"Teenagers were hanging around outside the cinema."

To stay in a place for a while, especially to socialize.

"Do you want to stick around after the meeting?"

To meet socially in a group.

"The whole family gets together every holiday."

To continue communicating with someone over time.

"Let's keep in touch after graduation."

To recover and respond strongly after falling behind or facing difficulty.

"The boxer fought back in the later rounds."

To do gentle exercise after intense activity to let the body recover.

"After the race, the runners warmed down with an easy jog."

To continue with a difficult exercise or event despite fatigue.

"He powered through the last mile of the race."

To train someone thoroughly so they become skilled at a sport or role.

"The club trains up young players for the first team."

To become very excited and energetic before a game or workout.

"The crowd fired up the home team."

To move into a leading position in a race or game.

"She pulled ahead on the final lap."

To mentally prepare and motivate oneself or others for sports competition.

"The coach psyched the players up before the final."

To move out of the way or give up a position.

"The veteran player stepped aside to let the rookie start."

To teach a skill through repeated practice until it becomes automatic.

"The coach drilled in the basic footwork every day."

To improve fitness or performance through training.

"He shaped up quickly after the preseason program."

To succeed in getting past a defense or obstacle.

"The striker finally broke through the back line and scored."

To concentrate on a specific skill, tactic, or part of training.

"We focused on defense during practice."

To improve to a higher standard or ability level.

"The player leveled up after a season of hard training."

To return a ball or puck to a teammate in a game.

"She passed back to the midfielder."

To move into a deeper or more defensive position.

"The fullback dropped back to cover the run."

To give the ball or object to another player in a game.

"He passed off to the winger and sprinted ahead."

To leave quickly or to fire a ball or shot rapidly.

"The winger shot off down the sideline after the pass."

To become less intense, as pressure or effort in a game.

"The pressure never let up during the final minutes."

To move nearer to an opponent or a target.

"The runners closed in on the leader near the end."

To aim for a score, target, or goal.

"They are shooting for their fifth straight win."