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complete phrasal verbs list (P-W)
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complete phrasal verbs list (P-W)
Unwind (e.g., fishing line).
When he hooked the swordfish, his line rapidly PLAYED OUT.
Behave badly.
The children PLAYED UP all evening and drove the babysitter mad.
Flatter someone.
I'm PLAYING UP TO my boss at the moment because I want the promotion.
Behave in a way expected.
He's got a reputation for being trouble and PLAYS UP TO it.
Exploit a weakness.
They are PLAYING UPON people's concerns to get their way.
Touch and move something to occupy your hands.
He can't stop PLAYING WITH his beard.
Not eat much of a meal.
I wasn't hungry, so I just PLAYED WITH the food.
Consider something, but not seriously.
We PLAYED WITH the idea, but decided against it.
Plead guilty to get a reduced sentence or fine.
The CEO PLEADED OUT and blamed the CFO for the fraud.
Re-invest money you have made into a business.
We PLOUGHED BACK all the profits to grow the company.
Collide into at speed.
The bus skidded and PLOUGHED INTO the bus stop.
Continue doing something you don't want to.
It was really boring, but we PLOUGHED ON.
Eat a big meal.
We PLOUGHED THROUGH all seven courses.
Read something that is difficult or takes a lot of time.
It took me ages to PLOUGH THROUGH 'Ulysses'.
Move through somewhere where there is little space or there are obstacles.
The boat had to PLOUGH THROUGH the ice.
Break the surface of soil.
The tractor PLOUGHED UP the field so they could sow the seed.
Re-invest money you have made into a business.
We PLOWED BACK all the profits to grow the company.
Collide into at speed.
The bus skidded and PLOWED INTO the bus stop.
Continue doing something you don't want to.
It was really boring, but we PLOWD ON.
Eat a big meal.
We PLOWED THROUGH all eight courses.
Read something that is difficult or takes a lot of time.
It takes me ages to PLOW THROUGH any of Henry James' novels.
Move through somewhere where there is little space or there are obstacles.
The police car had to PLOW THROUGH the crowd.
Break the surface of soil.
The tractor PLOWED UP the field so they could sow the crop.
Pull or fiddle with something nervously.
He was PLUCKING AT his cuffs during the interview.
Muster, acquire, gather.
They PLUCKED UP the courage to complain.
Connect machines to the electricity supply.
He PLUGGED the TV IN and turned it on full blast.
Put something in a place without taking care.
He PLUMPED his bag DOWN and kicked his shoes off.
Choose.
I PLUMPED FOR the steak frites.
Make something like a cushion bigger and softer by shaking it.
I PLUMPED UP the pillow and lay down.
Sit down heavily.
She PLUMPED HERSELF DOWN next to me and started asking me what had happened.
Make someone aware of something.
He POINTED OUT that I only had two weeks to get the whole thing finished.
Move things around or search in a casual way to try to find something.
I POKED ABOUT in my CD collection to see if I could find it.
Move things around or search in a casual way to try to find something.
I POKED AROUND in my desk to see if the letter was there.
Finish, consume.
She POLISHES OFF half a bottle of gin every night.
Improve something quickly.
I need to POLISH UP my French before I go to Paris.
Pay for something.
I had to PONY fifty dollars UP for the meal.
Get too tired to do something.
I was going to write my essay, but I POOPED OUT and went to bed instead.
Fail to keep an appointment.
We were supposed to meet yesterday, but she POOPED OUT ON me at the last minute.
Travel in a leisurely way.
We were POOTLING ALONG at thirty miles an hour.
Visit for a short time.
He POPPED IN for a coffee on his way home.
Talk loudly, complain.
He's always POPPING OFF when things don't suit him.
Go out for a short time.
He's just POPPED OFF for a break but should be back in a few minutes.
Go out for a short time.
I'm just POPPING OUT to the shops. Do you need anything while I'm out?.
Appear, like windows and boxes opening on a computer screen.
The dialogue box POPPED UP up when I pressed Enter.
Appear unexpectedly.
I'm going to have to work late tonight because something has POPPED UP.
Read, look at or study carefully.
She PORED OVER the report looking for mistakes.
Spend time doing little things for pleasure.
On Saturday mornings, I POTTER ABOUT the garden if the weather's fine.
Spend some time doing little things for pleasure.
I POTTERED AROUND, sorting out my CDS and a few other things.
Rain hard.
It POURED DOWN all day so we had to remain indoors.
Emerge from a place in large numbers.
Useless statistics POUR FORTH from him.
Cut the electricity supply to a computer or electronic device.
I POWERED DOWN my computer and went for lunch.
Cut the electricity to a computer or device to turn it off.
You mustn't POWER it OFF while it is updating.
Turn a computer or electronic device on so that it is ready to use.
I POWERED UP my laptop and started work.
Talk too much.
Geoff just PRATTLED ON instead of giving a straight answer.
Continue with something.
They PRESSED AHEAD with the elections despite the violence.
Apply pressure to get permission or to obtain something.
The workers are PRESSING FOR better pay and conditions.
Continue or go ahead with a project, process, plan, etc.
The government are PRESSING FORWARD WITH the new law.
Bring or force into use.
When the line was breached, reserve troops were PRESSED INTO service.
Continue with something.
We PRESSED ON to get to our destination before night fell.
Pressure someone to accept something offered.
The invitations were PRESSED UPON us and it was hard to say no.
Catch and kill an animal for food.
Spiders PREY ON insects.
Exploit or harm.
They PREY ON older people.
Catch and kill an animal for food.
Cats PREY UPON birds and mice.
Exploit or harm.
They PREY UPON people's fears about immigration.
Include the affects of possible future events when assessing the value of something.
Speculators have PRICED IN the risk of a war breaking out.
Charge more for something.
In rural areas where they have a monopoly, some garages PRICE UP fuel because there's nowhere else to buy it.
Make a hard copy of a computer document.
He PRINTED OUT the letter and checked through it carefully.
Support something, both physically and financially, politically, etc.
The council have PROPPED UP the museum for years with grants.
Work out or anticipate someone's intentions.
We have to try to PSYCH OUT our rivals.
Make someone less confident.
Boxers try to PSYCH their opponents OUT before the fight to gain an advantage.
Prepare someone mentally.
I PSYCHED myself UP for the exam.
Move your lips into position to receive a kiss.
She PUCKERED UP when he leant forwards to kiss her.
Overtake, move in front.
The lorry was going slowly but we managed to PULL AHEAD.
Destroy an argument, theory, etc.
My tutor PULLED my essay APART.
Stop people or animals fighting.
A fight broke out in the pub and it was hard to PULL the people involved APART.
Make someone unhappy or upset.
It PULLED me APART to see them arguing so much.
When a vehicle moves from a place.
The car PULLED AWAY from the lights at high speed.
Score a goal or point when losing.
They were two-nil down until five minutes before the end, when they PULLED BACK a goal.
Move away from a place, especially when talking about soldiers.
They have PULLED the troops BACK from the front line.
Move away from someone.
She PULLED BACK when he tried to kiss her.
Decide not to do something or not to be involved with it any longer.
They PULLED BACK from the deal.
Demolish.
They PULLED the old cinema DOWN to build a new shopping mall.
Make someone depressed.
Losing her job PULLED her DOWN.
Earn.
He's PULLING DOWN a fortune.
Support.
Who will you be PULLING FOR in the final?.
When a train arrives at a station.
The train PULLED IN and we rushed to meet her as she got off.
Attract.
Their last tour PULLED IN millions of fans.
Stop a car by the side of the road.
I PULLED IN to let the passengers out.
Areest or take someone to a police station for questioning.
The police PULLED them IN after the trouble.
Manage to do something difficult or tricky.
No-one thought that she would be able to do it, but she PULLED it OFF in the end.
Start moving (vehicles).
When the lights turned green, the car PULLED OFF.
Put clothes on.
I PULLED ON a jumper when the sun went in.
Start moving (train).
The train was PULLING OUT when I got there.
Move into traffic.
The traffic was so bad that it took me ages to PULL OUT.
Withdraw.
The project was going badly and they decided to PULL OUT.
Remove soldiers from an area.
People want the government to PULL the troops OUT.
Stop by the side of the road.
The police PULLED the car OVER.
Make a vehicle stop.
The police PULLED the car OVER and tested the driver for al*oh*l.
Recover from and illness or problem.
At one stage it looked as if she was going to die, but she PULLED THROUGH in the end.
Close a door or window that has been left open.
Could you PULL the door TO, please?.
Work together as a team.
If we all PULL TOGETHER, we'll have it finished in no time.
Slow and stop a car.
The cab PULLED UP outside my house and I got out.
Inform someone that they are wrong.
He PULLED me UP because I had got my facts wrong.
Become calm or regain control of your emotions.
He was so angry that he couldn't PULL HIMSELF TOGETHER.
Get in a queue without waiting.
She just PUSHED IN the queue in front of me at the supermarket checkout.
Communicate, convey a message.
He found it difficult to PUT ACROSS what he wanted to say at the meeting.
Put something back in the correct place.
He PUT the dictionary BACK on the shelf after he'd finished the crossword.
Put someone in prison.
The judge PUT him AWAY for ten years for robbery.
Rearrange something for a later time.
The AGM has been PUT BACK until July the seventeenth.
Save for the future.
I try to PUT some money BY every month towards our summer holiday.
Kill an animal because it's old, ill, etc.
He had his dog PUT DOWN because it was in a lot of pain from its tumours.
Stop holding (but withdraw support gently).
PUT the gun DOWN slowly and keep your hands where I can see them.
Commit to make a payment.
PUT me DOWN FOR 50p per mile.
Give as an explanation.
He didn't score many, but we can PUT that DOWN TO inexperience.
Install.
They had to PUT IN a whole new central heating system because the house was so cold.
Make a request.
He PUT IN FOR a transfer to the new branch.
Postpone.
The concert's been PUT OFF until next month because the singer's got a throat infection.
Stop liking something or somebody.
I was really PUT OFF by the way he eats with his mouth open.
Get fat.
He's PUT ON a lot of weight since he gave up smoking.
Deceive, lie.
I am not PUTTING you ON.
Start wearing.
I PUT my coat ON before we went out.
Broadcast.
Several charities PUT OUT an appeal on TV for money for the victims of the flooding in Mozambique.
Disturb or trouble someone.
Would it be PUTTING you OUT greatly if I asked to change to another day.
Extinguish a cigarette, fire, etc.
He PUT OUT his cigarette before entering the building.
Successfully execute (a scam, trick, etc.).
They PUT OVER a clever practical joke on us.
Connect someone by phone.
Could you PUT me THROUGH to extension 259 please.
Make a financial contribution.
She PUT $250 TOWARDS the cost of the repairs and we had to pay the rest.
Allow someone to stay at your house for a night or a few days.
She PUT me UP for the night because I'd missed the last bus and there were no night buses running.
Increase prices, taxes, duties, etc.
The government has PUT tuition fees for undergraduate students UP again.
Show skill or determination in a contest, competition, fight, etc.
They PUT UP a great fight but lost.
Encourage someone to do something.
His friends PUT him UP TO stealing it.
Tolerate.
I can't PUT UP WITH my neighbour's noise any longer; it's driving me mad.
Argue with someone about a specific subject.
The girl's mother was QUARRELING OUT with her daughter about the party.
Dispute or disagree with something.
I am not QUARRELLING WITH their idea, but I think there are other possibilities.
Mess up, ruin.
I QUEERED the exam UP.
Fall silent.
The audience QUIETENED DOWN when the lights were switched off in the auditorium and the play was ready to begin.
Stop working, associating or being friends with someone, especially when they need support.
They QUIT ON me just when things got rough.
Stop working or functioning.
My phone has QUIT ON me- can I borrow yours?.
Hurry away, leave somewhere quickly.
They RACED OFF when the police arrived.
Used to tell someone to go away because they're annoying you.
He told her to RACK OFF.
Sleep, take a nap.
I'm tired- I'm going to RACK OUT.
Acquire a lot of something.
He's RACKED UP a number of convictions for speeding.
Damage.
They RACKED UP the car in an accident.
Fall in large numbers.
Bombs RAINED DOWN ON the city all night.
Be postponed or stopped by rain (usually passive).
The match was RAINED OFF.
Be postponed or stopped by rain (usually passive).
The game was RAINED OUT.
Earn, make money easily.
She's RAKING IN thousands a day.
Make a lot of money.
It's the only shop in the area and they're RAKING IT IN.
Cheat someone by charging them too much.
They RAKE tourists OFF all the time.
Talk, think, etc, about something negative in the past.
They keep RAKING OVER the rows we had last year.
Bring something back to people's attention.
The press have RAKED UP some scandals from her past.
Talk at length without getting to the point.
Quit RAMBLING ON- I'm tired of listening to you.
Increase price, speed or power of something.
The company has RAMPED its prices UP because of higher oil prices.
Say something firmly and loudly.
She RAPPED OUT the command.
Inform authorities about someone's wrongdoings.
She RATTED ON her neighbours to the police because they were smuggling al*oh*l from France.
Fail to keep a promise.
He always RATS ON his promises.
Inform the authorities about someone.
He RATTED me OUT to the police.
Look for something hurriedly.
I RATTED THROUGH the papers on my desk but couldn't find the letter.
Increase.
The media are trying to RATCHET UP the pressure on the president.
Quote figures rapidly.
She RATTLED OFF loads of statistics which nobody could understand.
Stretch your arm to get something.
I REACHED OUT and caught the ball.
Try to achieve something difficult.
They are REACHING OUT FOR major economic reforms.
Ask for help.
I REACHED OUT TO you when I was in trouble and you were a great help.
Offer help.
Charities are REACHING OUT TO those who lost their homes in the floods.
Try to communicate and establish good relations with people.
The candidates are REACHING OUT TO the poor to get their votes.
Read a list aloud for someone to write down.
I READ OFF the figures and she wrote them down in her notebook.
Read aloud rather than silently.
The teacher READ OUT the names of the students who'd passed.
Research.
I've been READING UP ON Japan as I'm going to live there next year.
Come to a conclusion or solution after some thought.
He REASONED OUT the answer to the math problem.
The minimum expected.
Jeff says we can RECKON ON there being at least fifty people there tonight.
Catch a fish on a line and pull the line to land.
He REELED IN a ten-pound salmon.
Attract people, especially customers, to get them to do what you want them to.
They hope the discounts will REEL people IN.
Quote statistics or facts rapidly.
The minister REELED OFF a load of figures to support her position.
Score a lot of points or win a lot of games one after the other.
They REELED OFF five victories and became the champions.
Unwind.
I REELED OUT the hose and watered the lawn.
Control someone or something to stop them causing more trouble.
They had to REIN the minister IN after her dreadful performance on TV.
Let, grant a service or allow usage for a fee.
They RENTED their house OUT while the were abroad.
Go away on a bike, horse, etc.
She got on her motorbike and RODE OFF.
Depend on.
His reputation is RIDING ON this deal working out.
Survive a difficult time.
They managed to RIDE OUT the recession.
Move higher on the body (of clothes).
Her skirt RODE UP when she sat down.
Return a phonecall.
I phoned and left a message this morning but she still hasn't RUNG me BACK.
Telephone to inform or confirm something.
I RANG IN and told them I would be late.
Finish a phone conversation.
Dave RANG OFF guiltily when he saw his boss coming.
Make a sudden loud sound.
Two shots RANG OUT and then we heard a scream.
Telephone a number of people, usually to try to get some information.
I RANG ROUND to see if anyone knew where she'd gone.
Telephone.
Helen RANG me UP earlier.
Achieve an amount or number.
They RANG UP several victories.
Enter figures into a till or cash register.
They RANG UP the bill for the groceries.
When a place is full of a loud sound.
The room RANG WITH their laughter.
Charge excessively or obtain money unfairly.
Tourists get RIPPED OFF a lot when they don't speak the language.
Retreat.
The army ROLLED BACK when they came under attack.
Reduce or remove.
The government want to ROLL BACK the freedom of the press.
Pass (time).
The years ROLLED BY.
Arrive somewhere, especially if late.
They ROLLED IN very drunk at three o'clock in the morning.
Arrive in large numbers, for military vehicles.
The tanks ROLLED IN and took control of the capital city.
When something continues to happen.
The competition ROLLED ON despite the administrative problems.
Said when you can't wait for something nice in the future.
Roll on Friday! It's been a dreadful week.
Launch or introduce a new product, initiative, etc.
The company ROLLED OUT its takeover plans last week.
To appear in large numbers for an event.
Thousands ROLLED UP to see the stars at the film premiere.
An imperative used to attract people to a public event.
Roll up! Come and see the circus tonight.
Win easily.
In the first race, the favourite ROMPED IN.
Do something easily or quickly.
We ROMPED THROUGH the tasks because they were so simple.
To keep a mother and baby together after the birth.
Nowadays, most hospitals have a policy of ROOMING IN mothers and their babies.
Look in a place to try to find something.
He ROOTED ABOUT in his briefcase, trying to find a pen.
Look in a place to try to find something.
I ROOTED AROUND my flat trying to find the letter.
Support.
Everyone was ROOTING FOR Arsenal to win the Champions League.
Look for and find.
The police ROOTED OUT the informer.
Find the source of a problem and remove it.
They are trying to ROOT OUT the troublemakers.
Dig a plant out of the ground.
He ROOTED UP the plants and replanted them.
Get somebody to help.
The teacher ROPED her students IN to carry her stuff when she had to change classroom.
Get someone to help or become involved, usually when they don't want to.
I got ROPED INTO helping them set the stall up.
Extend ropes or barriers across or around an area.
The celebrity entrance was ROPED OFF from the general public.
Assault.
The mugger ROUGHED him UP when he refused to hand his wallet over.
Finish something in a satisfactory manner.
Winning the FA Cup ROUNDED OFF a wonderful season for Arsenal.
Retreat from a position.
The prime minister refused to ROW BACK and lost the vote.
Have a reasonably good relationship.
They're not friends, but we RUB ALONG.
Dry or clean something with a cloth.
She RUBBED the horse DOWN with a towel after riding it.
Massage or rub someone to help them relax.
The trainer RUBBED her DOWN after the race.
Apply a substance like cream or ointment and rub it until it is absorbed.
He applied the steroid cream and RUBBED it IN.
Emphasise how bad a situation is to make someone feel worse.
Even though the minister had resigned, the press RUBBED IT IN by publishing more details of the scandal.
Pass a quality or characteristic to people.
His enthusiasm RUBS OFF ON everyone around him.
Delete ink or pencil with an eraser.
He RUBBED OUT the figure and wrote the correct one in.
Kill.
The gangsters RUBBED him OUT for stealing from them.
Touch someone in a sensual or s*x*al way.
The cat RUBBED UP AGAINST my leg purring.
Revise.
I need to RUB UP ON my Portuguese before I go to Brazil.
Exclude a possibility.
The police have RULED OUT suicide and are treating it as a case of murder.
Meet or find accidentally.
I RAN ACROSS an old friend in the library.
Chase, pursue.
The police RAN AFTER the guy who'd stolen it, but he was too fast for them.
Try to become romantically involved with someone.
He was RUNNING AFTER her for ages never managed to get a date.
Oppose, make difficulties.
Opinion is RUNNING AGAINST his policies and he has very little support.
Go away, leave (often as an imperative).
They kept disturbing him, so he told them to RUN ALONG and leave him in peace.
Be very busy doing many things.
I'm exhausted- I've been RUNNING AROUND all day.
Escape from people chasing you.
He RAN AWAY from his attackers.
Leave home because of problems with other family members or to elope.
She RAN AWAY to avoid a forced marriage.
Hit a pedestrian with a vehicle.
The minicab RAN him DOWN on the zebra crossing.
Lose energy or power.
You should only recharge the battery when it has fully RUN DOWN.
Criticise, disparage.
They're always RUNNING me DOWN and I am sick and tired of it.
Find the source or origin of something.
The police RAN DOWN all the leads they had and caught them.
Campaign for a position.
She's thinking about RUNNING FOR the presidency.
Arrest, take to police station for questioning.
They RAN him IN last night.
Drive a new car carefully in order not to damage the engine.
She RAN the car IN for a thousand miles.
Pay a casual visit.
We RAN IN and chatted for an hour.
Insert.
He RAN a graph IN next to the text.
Cost.
The project has RUN INTO millions of dollars without any prospect of a return on this investment.
Meet by accident.
I RAN INTO James in a bar in the City on Friday.
Make photocopies.
Could you RUN OFF two hundred copies of this report, please.
Be powered by.
The van RUNS ON diesel.
Have none left.
We've RUN OUT OF sugar; I'm going to the shops for some.
Explain quickly.
Could you RUN OVER that point again; I'm afraid I didn't quite understand it.
Hit with a vehicle.
The driver couldn't stop in time and RAN the fox OVER when it ran in front of his car.
Exceed a time limit.
The meeting RAN OVER by twenty minutes.
Practise a dramatic work like a play quickly.
The cast RAN THROUGH the play the day before it opened to the public.
Stab or wound deeply with a knife, sword, etc.
The musketeer RAN his enemy THROUGH with a sword and killed him.
Go to someone for help.
Whenever he gets into debt, he RUNS TO his parents for help.
Include in things you like.
His musical tastes RUN TO the Residents, who are hated by most people.
Have enough money to buy something, often negative.
Things are a bit tight and won't RUN TO going abroad for a holiday.
Move quickly to where someone is.
He RAN UP next to me and started shouting.
Hoist, raise a flag.
They RAN UP the Union Jack.
Do or make something very quickly.
He RAN UP a few examples for them to look at.
Spend a lot of money on credit.
He RAN UP a lot of bills at the hotel.
Encounter problems, often unexpected.
They RAN UP AGAINST a lot of opposition to the construction.
Approach someone without their knowing.
Robert was sitting in his car and a guy RAN UP ON him and shot through the car but missed.
Keep company, normally bad.
She RUNS WITH some dodgy characters.
Leave a place in a hurry.
They RUSHED AWAY when the police arrived.
Do something too quickly.
They don't want to be RUSHED INTO giving an answer and have asked for more time.
Depart in a hurry.
Zac RUSHED OFF to get to his medical appointment.
Release or put something on sale quickly.
They RUSHED the single OUT after it started getting airplay.
Make something quickly without much preparation.
We RUSTLED UP dinner from what was in the fridge.
Put a saddle on and prepare an animal to ride.
She SADDLED UP the horse and rode off.
Give someone a task or responsibility that is difficult or hard work.
They SADDLED me WITH preparing the visit.
Not go to school or work, or leave early when you shouldn't.
I was bored so I SAGGED OFF work early and went home.
Criticise angrily.
He SAILED INTO me for turning up an hour late.
Pass easily, succeed.
He SAILED THROUGH the final test.
Leave somewhere safe or comfortable.
The townspeople SALLIED FORTH to fight the invading army.
Leave somewhere safe or comfortable.
Though it was pouring with rain, we SALLIED OUT to meet her.
Save money.
She's making a lot of money, but SALTS it AWAY rather than spending it.
Reduce or avoid consumption to cut costs.
I use Skype to SAVE ON my phone bills.
For money for a particular purpose.
He's SAVING UP to buy a car.
Collect or store something for future use.
I'm SAVING UP the receipts to claim on them all at once.
To remove something by cutting it with a saw.
He SAWED OFF the legs of the chair.
Cut into pieces with a saw.
We SAWED the plank UP to make the shelves.
Make something smaller than originally planned.
They had to SCALE BACK the project because of the costs.
Make something smaller than originally planned.
They have had to SCALE DOWN the project because of the costs.
Increase, make bigger.
They are SCALING UP the programme because it has been so successful.
Frighten someone some much that they go away.
The cat SCARED the birds AWAY.
Make someone so frightened that he or she away.
The vicious Doberman guard-dog SCARED the burglars AWAY.
Look in different places for something.
The company is SCOUTING ABOUT for new staff.
Look in different places for something.
We SCOUTED AROUND to find the best price.
Search for something.
The researcher spent months SCOUTING OUT the answer.
Look in different places for something.
I SCOUTED ROUND for a bargain.
Try to find someone for a task or requirement.
We'd better SCOUT UP a replacement for her.
Manage with little money.
I've been SCRAPING ALONG on temporary work since I lost my job.
Just manage to pass something.
I thought I was going to fail, but SCRAPED BY with 51%.
Just get enough to succeed, pass or be accepted.
The government SCRAPED IN with 51% of the votes cast.
Be accepted somewhere, but only just.
She got mediocre grades and just SCRAPED INTO university.
Pass a test but only just.
I did no revision and only just SCRAPED THROUGH the final exams.
Manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money.
I had to search my flat for money to SCRAPE TOGETHER what I needed.
Manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money.
It took me ages to SCRAPE UP the money for the tickets.
Separate a part of a room with something like a curtain, screen, etc.
We SCREENED OFF the area where we had the discussion from the rest of the meeting.
Exclude.
Applicants without the right qualifications were SCREENED OUT.
Block light.
The sun cream SCREENS OUT UV light.
Stop noticing something.
There are so many notices and signs that I have started SCREENING them OUT.
Waste time.
He spent the afternoon SCREWING AROUD and got nothing done.
Be s*xu*lly promiscuous.
He SCREWED AROUND a lot at university.
Treat harshly or cheat.
The IRS really SCREWED him OVER.
Do badly or fail.
David SCREWED UP his oral exam but still managed to scrape a pass.
Arrange, consider.
I'll SEE ABOUT whether we can manage it.
Accompany someone into an office.
Her secretary SAW me INTO her office.
Chase somebody or something away.
A cat came into the back garden but the dog soon SAW it OFF.
Go to the airport, station, etc., to say goodbye to someone.
I went to the station to SEE them OFF.
Accompany a guest to your front door when they are leaving your house.
Are you sure you're going? I'll get your coats and SEE you OUT.
Continue with something to the end.
They had a lot of difficulties in implementing the project, but the team SAW it THROUGH successfully.
Realise someone is lying or being deceitful.
The police quickly SAW THROUGH her disguise and arrested her.
Deal with something.
He SAW TO the arrangements and everything ran smoothly and efficiently.
Sell a business or part of it.
They SOLD OFF their research subsidiary.
Sell something cheaply because you need the money or don't need it.
She SOLD OFF her furniture before she emigrated.
Convince someone.
We managed to SELL him ON the expansion plans.
Buy something then sell it to someone else.
We buy them wholesale and SELL them ON to the public.
Have no more of something left because it has been bought.
The tickets for the Primal Scream concert at the Brixton Academy SOLD OUT in a couple of hours.
Lose all artistic integrity in return for commercial success.
Most bands SELL OUT when they sign to a major record label, and forget all their principles when pursuing chart success.
Sell a house or business to move somewhere or do something different.
We want to SELL UP and move to the country.
Return something.
I SENT my food BACK because it was overcooked.
Ask someone to come and help.
I had to SEND FOR a plumber because the radiator was leaking.
Order people into a place to handle a problem.
The police were SENT IN to quell the riot as the protesters had started burning cars and wrecking shops.
Write to get information.
If you want to enter the competition, you have to SEND IN for an entry form.
Expel a sports player from a match.
The football striker was SENT OFF for arguing with the referee's decision.
Post a letter.
I must SEND this letter OFF today otherwise it won't get there in time.
Order something by post.
I SENT OFF FOR some jeans that I liked in the catalogue.
Send something to a lot of people.
They SENT OUT a mailshot to all their existing customers.
Order takeaway food by phone.
We couldn't be bothered to cook, so we SENT OUT FOR a pizza.
Imitate/impersonate for comic effect.
The mischievous schoolboy was standing at the front of the class, SENDING the teacher UP, when the teacher opened the door behind him.
Start doing something.
We SET ABOUT the cleaning and got it done before lunchtime.
Attack.
The gang SET ABOUT her as she left the bank.
Distinguish, be better than or different from others.
The quality of their work SETS them APART from their rivals.
Overturn a court verdict or decision.
The Appeal Court SET ASIDE the guilty verdict because the evidence was unsatisfactory and declared her not guilty.
Cost.
The car repairs SET me BACK eight hundred pounds.
Delay.
The accident SET the project BACK several months.
State or outline an opinion.
He SET FORTH his ideas in his autobiography.
Start a journey.
We SET FORTH at daybreak for the summit of the mountain.
Change season noticeably.
Winter has SET IN; it's started snowing.
Explode a bomb.
Terrorists SET OFF a car bomb in the city centre last night. Fortunately, no-one was hurt or killed.
Ring an alarm.
The smoke SET the fire alarm OFF.
Start a journey.
We SET OFF for work at seven-thirty.
Counterbalance a debt.
The company SET OFF its overseas debts against it profits at home.
Provide a visual contrast that looks good.
The dark frame SETS the pale drawing OFF well.
Cause, trigger events.
The pay freeze SET OFF a wave of strikes.
Attack.
He was SET ON when he left the bar.
Display, show.
The figures are SET OUT in the council's annual report.
Start a journey.
The explorers SET OUT for the South Pole yesterday morning.
Arrange, organise.
The contract SETS OUT all the details of the agreement.
Work hard or enthusiastically.
If we all SET TO, we should be able to finish this in a few hours.
Prepare equipment, software, etc., for use.
The technician SET UP the computer network perfectly.
Start a company.
They SET UP a dot com company, floated it a couple of years later on the Stock Exchange and made an absolute fortune.
Provide someone with the money needed to live.
Winning the lottery SET them UP for life.
Trick, deceive.
The police SET them UP.
Attack.
They SET UPON her when she was in the car park.
Start living a fixed and routine life.
After years of partying and drinking, she finally got married and SETTLED DOWN.
Accept whatever is available.
We were upset not to win and had to SETTLE FOR the second prize.
Get used to.
It took him a while to SETTLE IN when he moved to Japan.
Agree.
They couldn't agree at first on a name for their daughter, but finally SETTLED ON Alice.
Pay a debt.
Let's SETTLE UP for the dinner the other night.
Change information to make it more attractive to the reader or listener.
The government denied that they had SEXED UP the report to make the front page.
Live with someone when you are in a relationship.
They SHACKED UP a few months after they started going out.
Live somewhere temporarily.
We had to SHACK UP with friends while our house was being decorated.
Make a part of a picture darker.
She SHADED IN the area under the tree.
Search.
The police SHOOK the house DOWN looking for dr*gs.
Extort or cheat money from someone.
He SHOOK the guy DOWN with some story about needing the money for an operation.
Get rid of an illness.
It took me ages to SHAKE OFF the cough.
Shake clothes, cloths, etc to remove dirt or creases.
He took the tablecloth outside and SHOOK it OUT after dinner.
Upset or shock.
The news of her death really SHOOK me UP.
Make major changes to improve or save a company, organisation, etc.
The management are SHAKING things UP and getting rid of a lot of workers.
Mix things in a container by shaking hard.
Pour the ingredients into a container and SHAKE them UP.
Develop in a positive way.
Things are SHAPING UP at work- everything's going well again.
Improve to reach an acceptable standard.
If they don't start SHAPING UP, they're going to lose their jobs.
Shave completely.
He has SHAVED OFF his moustache and looks much younger.
Reduce by a small amount.
He SHAVED a few thousand OFF the budget for the year.
Spend money on something, especially when you think it's too expensive.
I had to SHELL OUT a hundred pounds on the dinner.
Send someone away, often because of a problem.
He was causing a lot of trouble, so they SHIPPED him OFF to another branch.
Send goods to a place.
We SHIPPED the order OUT two days ago.
Leave a place.
If you've finished your work, I'm ready to SHIP OUT.
Leave somewhere quickly.
He SHOT AWAY as soon as the bell rang for the end of the lesson.
Return quickly.
I'm SHOOTING BACK home to pick up some things I forgot to bring with me.
Have as a goal.
I'm SHOOTING FOR nothing less than the presidency.
Leave promptly and quickly.
I'll have to SHOOT OFF as soon as the lesson finishes, otherwise I'll miss my train.
Go out for a short time.
I'm SHOOTING OUT to the shops for a paper.
Increase quickly.
The share prices of internet companies have been SHOOTING UP lately.
Take illicit dr*gs intravenously.
The heroin-user would SHOOT UP in shop doorways.
Damage with gun-shots.
The gangsters SHOT UP the pub.
Increase quickly, grow.
Johnny has SHOT UP since I last saw him.
Look around for the best price, quality, etc.
If you SHOP AROUND, you can find some real bargains for air tickets.
Short circuit.
The battery SHORTED OUT when it got wet.
Make so much noise to stop someone being heard.
His efforts to raise the issue were SHOUTED DOWN.
Say something loudly, often to attract someone's attention.
She SHOUTED OUT my name.
Take someone to a place to show them certain parts.
The estate agent SHOWED us AROUND the house but we didn't like it much.
Take someone into an office or other room.
The secretary SHOWED me IN to speak to the manager.
Behave in a way so as to attract attention.
The children were SHOWING OFF and irritated me.
Display something you are proud of.
He wanted to SHOW OFF his new sound system.
Make the qualities of another thing more apparent.
The shirt really SHOWED OFF his new tie.
Take someone to out of a room or building.
Her secretary SHOWED me OUT after the interview.
Take someone around a site.
He SHOWED us OVER the scene of the accident.
Take someone to a place to show them certain parts.
The guide SHOWED them ROUND the historic part of the city.
When a feeling can be seen despite attempts to conceal it.
His anger SHOWED THROUGH despite his smile.
Attend something or arrive somewhere.
Very few SHOWED UP at the meeting.
Become clear or apparent.
The downturn in sales SHOWED UP in the company's accounts.
Make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
He SHOWED us UP when he arrived drunk and started arguing.
Disregard something, not consider it important or harmful.
He SHRUGGED OFF the criticism and carried on the same way.
Imprison or remove someone's freedom.
Many people have been SHUT AWAY in psychiatric hospitals for disagreeing with the government.
Close a business, shop, etc.
The shop SHUT DOWN when the out-of-town supermarket opened.
Turn a computer off.
You should close all programs before you SHUT a computer DOWN.
Prevent someone from leaving.
I SHUT the cat IN until it was time to go to the vet.
Close, prevent access.
They SHUT the water OFF while they did the repairs.
Exclude.
You have to SHUT your feelings OUT to deal with it.
Not allow a player or team to score.
The Dodgers SHUT OUT the Giants 3-0.
Exclude someone from an activity, etc.
He's been SHUT OUT OF the discussions.
Stop talking or making noise.
He told us to SHUT UP and start working.
Close for a period of time.
They SHUT the shop UP for a fortnight while they were on holiday.
Withdraw from company.
She's SHUT herself AWAY to revise for her exams.
Avoid doing something because you lack confidence.
Many learners SHY AWAY FROM using phrasal verbs.
Support someone.
The lecturer SIDED WITH her students and got sacked for her pains.
Approach someone discreetly.
He SIDLED UP TO me and whispered his name.
Examine a lot of things carefully.
We had to SIFT THROUGH thousands of files before we found what we were looking for.
Give away legal or property rights.
He SIGNED AWAY his rights to compensation when he signed the contract.
Write a signature on behalf on someone.
My boss was out for the day, so I SIGNED her letters FOR her.
Register in a hotel.
We SIGNED IN and went straight to bed.
Open a computer program that requires a name and password.
I SIGNED IN and started chatting online.
Write your name when entering a place.
You have to SIGN IN before you can enter the club.
Open a particular computer program that requires a name and password.
I SIGN INTO MSN Messenger automatically when I boot up.
End a message.
I'll SIGN OFF now, but will write again next week.
Close a claim for unemployment benefit.
I SIGNED OFF when I got my new job.
Stop doing something to leave.
I'm SIGNING OFF now and going home- I'm shattered.
Give someone a letter to be away from work.
My doctor SIGNED me OFF for a month with back problems.
Give official approval.
The director SIGNED OFF ON the plans to increase sales.
Open a claim for unemployment benefit.
I had to SIGN ON when I lost my job.
Agree to participate.
I've SIGNED ON to help at the village fete.
Start broadcasting.
He SIGNS ON the same way every show.
Employ.
We've SIGNED ON two new teachers.
Sign a document joining or agreeing to something.
He's SIGNED ON WITH Manchester United for the next three years.
Close a computer program that requires a name and password.
I SIGNED OUT and then shut the computer down.
Sign something to show you have borrowed something.
Could you SIGN those books OUT, please?.
Close a particular computer program that requires a name and password.
I SIGNED OUT OF MSN Messenger and shut the computer down.
Give your name to do something.
I've SIGNED UP as a volunteer.
Subscribe.
I SIGNED UP for their newsletter.
Make a contract with.
She's SIGNED WITH EMI for the next few years.
Become calmer, make less noise.
He told them to SIMMER DOWN because they were disturbing the class next door.
To sing when a piece of music is being played or performed by someone else.
I SANG ALONG when they played it on the radio.
Reply loudly.
When you hear your name, SING OUT!
Sing loudly.
Everyone SANG OUT during the chorus.
Sing louder.
We can't hear you- SING UP.
Select or choose one from a group.
Many people applied for the job but we will SINGLE OUT the best one.
Slowly come to be understood.
The truth finally SANK IN about her death when it was broadcast on TV.
Sit and do nothing, especially when you should be working.
We spent the afternoon SITTING ABOUT chatting instead of doing any work.
Sit idly, doing nothing.
They just SAT AROUND while the others did all the work.
Wait for something to happen without making any effort.
We SAT BACK and waited for them to make the first mistake.
Relax in a chair.
I SAT BACK and enjoyed the show.
Not try to stop something.
I can't SIT BY while they are punished wrongly.
Help someone to sit.
The nurse SAT me DOWN in a chair.
Pose for an artist or photographer.
The Queen SAT FOR another official portrait.
Look after children while their parents are out.
She SITS FOR her neighbors when they go out.
Occupy a building to protest about something.
The students SAT IN the Library as a protest against the increase in tuition fees.
Take on someone's responsibilities while they are absent.
Her deputy's SITTING IN FOR her while she's away.
Attend as an observer.
She SAT IN ON the meeting and took notes but said nothing.
Be on a committee.
She's SAT ON the finance committee from the beginning.
To handle somebody firmly who behaves impertinently, conceitedly.
If his girlfriend finds out, she'll get mad and SIT ON him.
Hold information back or keep it secret.
The government have been SITTING ON the report because it was so critical.
Not take part.
I had to SIT the game OUT because I was ill.
Eat or drink slowly.
WE SAT OVER dinner discussing the plans.
Stay till the end of something dull.
I was bored and wanted to leave halfway through, but we SAT THROUGH the film.
Reconcile different positions.
It's hard to see how their new plan SITS WITH the promises they made.
Assess a situation or person carefully.
The doorstaff SIZED UP everyone entering the club.
Make something bigger or produce bigger products.
Soft drinks manufacturers have SIZED UP their products in recent years.
Make a cannabis joint.
She SKINNED UP a fat spliff.
Make a cannabis joint.
Who's going to SKIN UP?.
Avoid doing work or other duty.
I pretended I was ill and SKIVED OFF on Monday.
Reduce one's effort, perform with less enthusiasm and energy.
Students usually begin the term well, then SLACK OFF near the end of the semester.
Become less busy or intense.
Work SLACKENS OFF during the holiday period.
Criticise heavily.
The concert was terrible and all the papers SLAGGED the band OFF.
Favour one viewpoint, bias.
That travel magazine is totally SLANTED TOWARD the ultra-rich.
Sleep longer than usual.
Let's SLEEP IN tomorrow morning- we won't have another chance for weeks.
Sleep in order to recover from excess al*oh*l, dr*gs, etc.
She went to bed TO SLEEP OFF the effects of the tequila.
Think about something.
My boss said she'd have to SLEEP ON it when I asked her for a raise.
Spend the night at someone else's house.
The au pair made tea for the friends who were SLEEPING OVER.
Not wake up.
I SLEPT THROUGH the storm even though the wind blew some slates off the roof.
Cut, remove an amount or part of something.
They CUT 10% OFF the original price.
Cut completely into pieces or slices.
I SLICED the cake UP and handed it round to the people there.
Lose an opportunity or the chance of winning, succeeding, etc.
Their hopes of getting back into the game SLIPPED AWAY after the second goal.
Pass quickly (time).
The year has SLIPPED AWAY and it is hard to believe it's over.
Pass quickly (time).
The years SLIP BY as you get older.
Lose an opportunity or the chance of winning, succeeding, etc.
He didn't follow the offer up and let it SLIP BY.
Be enjoyable to drink or eat.
The cold beer SLIPPED DOWN a treat after the walk.
Try to include something discreetly when speaking.
He SLIPPED IN a mention of his exam results to remind us how well he did.
Put clothes on quickly.
I got out of my suit and SLIPPED INTO my pyjamas.
Acquire bad habits or fall into a bad or negative state or condition.
The economy SLIPPED INTO recession and shows no signs of recovery.
Leave a place discreetly.
It was very boring so we SLIPPED OFF before it finished.
Remove clothes.
I SLIPPED my shoes OFF when I entered.
Go somewhere discreetly.
We SLIPPED OFF TO the pub.
Put clothes on quickly.
I SLIPPED my coat ON and rushed outside.
Leave discreetly.
The party was really dull so we SLIPPED OUT and went to the pub instead.
Make an error.
The waitress SLIPPED UP and didn't bring us what we had ordered.
Be lazy, do nothing.
I SLOBBED ABOUT all day as I couldn't be bothered to do any work.
Be lazy, do nothing.
I spent the day SLOBBING AROUND at home.
Leave somewhere without letting others know.
The lecture sounded really boring, so I SLOPED OFF and went to the pub.
Get rid of, dispose.
The government is increasing its powers but is SLOUGHING OFF responsibility for its failures.
Lose or shed outer layers of skin.
Snakes SLOUGH OFF their old skin.
Ignore or trivialize an injury or insult.
He SLOUGHED OFF the pain and continued running.
Reduce speed.
The car SLOWED DOWN when they saw the police.
Become less active.
It is important to slow down, rest, and eat sensibly.
Slow the progress of something.
The negotiations were SLOWED UP by the arguments.
Fight or argue.
They SLUGGED IT OUT for hours but never came to an agreement.
Appear to have a negative quality.
The government's decision SMACKS OF hypocrisy.
Demolish or break something down.
The police SMASHED the door DOWN to get into the house.
Break something by hitting it repeatedly.
He SMASHED the windscreen IN.
Destroy, break into many pieces.
The burglars SMASHED UP the office as there was no money to steal.
Force someone out of a place they're hiding in.
The police SMOKED the gang OUT and arrested them.
Consume, take, buy something other people may want.
They SNAFFLED UP all the food before we got there.
Break a piece off something.
He SNAPPED OFF a bit of chocolate from the bar and gave it to me..
Control negative emotions.
I was feeling depressed and knew I had to SNAP OUT OF it.
Do something quickly.
He had taken ages so I told him to SNAP TO IT and get it finished.
Get, acquire or buy something quickly.
Collectors SNAPPED UP every copy the day it was released.
Entangle.
My line was all SNARLED UP after I caught that last fish.
Depart furtively.
Although the thieves tried to SNEAK OUT after dark, we were ready for them.
Approach someone furtively.
Dave tried to SNEAK UP ON the guard, but was seen anyway.
Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better.
I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.
Disapprove or be scornful.
A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.
Find something by smell (usually for dogs).
Customs use dogs to SNIFF OUT illegal dr*gs being smuggled in.
Find out information, especially when people don't want anyone to know.
Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.
Divulge secrets, inform authorities about someone.
Reggie was caught after someone SNITCHED ON him to the teacher.
Extinguish a small flame by covering it.
I SNUFFED OUT the candles before I went to bed.
Kill.
He got SNUFFED OUT in a gang war.
End something suddenly.
I messed up the first question, which SNUFFED OUT my chances of getting a good grade.
Stop showing the effects of al*oh*l or dr*gs.
Keith SOBERED UP a bit when we left the pub and walked home.
Weaken.
The bombardment SOFTENED UP their defenses; I think we can move in tomorrow.
Do things to please someone in the hope that they will do what you want.
I paid for everything to SOFTEN them UP before they made the decision.
Continue even when things get difficult.
Life got hard for my dog when he went blind, but he just SOLDIERED ON and never complained.
Resolve a problem.
Has the firm SORTED OUT its tax problems yet?.
To express your opinions forcefully.
He SOUNDED OFF about the quality of the food.
Check what someone thinks about an issue, idea, etc.
You should SOUND her OUT to get her opinion before you go ahead with the plan.
Waste (money, time, resources, etc).
The council is SPAFFING AWAY our taxes on bonuses and consultants.
Cause something, usually unpleasant, to happen.
The riot was SPARKED OFF by the police raid on the club.
Light a cigarette or joint.
They SPARKED UP in a no smoking area.
Talk openly and freely.
People are afraid to SPEAK OUT in oppressive political regimes.
Talk more loudly.
They couldn't hear the speaker and asked him to SPEAK UP a bit.
Explain something in great detail.
He won't understand you unless you SPELL everything OUT for him.
Write or say the individual letters that make up a word.
I had to SPELL my surname OUT to him as he didn't know how to spell it.
Expel, throw out.
The volcano is SPEWING OUT lava and hot gases.
Vomit.
He SPEWED UP when he was drunk.
When large numbers of people leave a place at the same time.
The crowd SPILLED OUT onto the streets after the match had ended.
Come or flow out of a box, container, etc.
The container was cracked and the chemicals SPILLED OUT.
Express or display emotions openly.
I let my frustration SPILL OUT.
When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations.
The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.
Flow over the edge or top of a container.
I forgot to turn the tap off and the water SPILLED OVER.
Produce an unexpected additional benefit.
The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.
Form a separate company from part of an existing one.
They SPUN OFF the retail division last year.
Create a TV show using characters from a popular show.
They SPUN it OFF from the main show, but it didn't really attract many viewers.
Lose control (vehicle).
The car hit the water and SPUN OUT.
Make something last as long as possible.
I SPUN the work OUT to make as much money from the job as I could.
Remove someone secretly from a place.
They SPIRITED her AWAY before the police arrived.
Remove someone secretly from a place.
They SPIRITED him OFF before any trouble started.
An informal way of telling someone to say something they are unwilling to say.
Hurry up, SPIT IT OUT! I can't wait all day for the truth.
Say something angrily.
He SPAT her name OUT when he saw her arrive.
Land in the sea (space capsules).
Apollo 13 SPLASHED DOWN after a harrowing flight.
Spend a lot of money on something that is not essential.
We went to an expensive restaurant and SPLASHED OUT to celebrate.
Spend a lot of money on something.
I SPLASHED OUT ON a new camera.
Divide into groups.
The teacher SPLIT the class UP into groups of four.
Finish a relationship.
They are always SPLITTING UP and then getting back together again.
Really want something.
He's been SPOILING FOR an argument all day.
Clean something with a sponge.
I'll SPONGE it DOWN before putting it away.
Accept free food and support without any shame or qualms.
Let's go to New York, we can always SPONGE OFF my brother there.
Accept or get money without doing any work.
A lot of people are SPONGING ON the state by claiming benefits they're not entitled to.
Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed.
The lock SPRINGS BACK when the key is turned.
Pay for, often generously.
She is going to SPRING FOR all their medical bills.
Appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
He SPRANG FROM the bushes when I walked past.
Be the cause of something.
His anger SPRINGS FROM his feelings of insecurity.
Surprise someone.
They SPRUNG a birthday party ON me at work.
Appear suddenly.
Charity shops are SPRINGING UP in the recession.
To smarten, make something neat and tidy.
We SPRUCED the flat UP before we put it on the market.
Encourage someone to continue.
The thought of the bonus SPURRED her ON to complete the work on time.
Finish or sort something out.
There are few things I have to SQUARE AWAY before I can leave.
Confront someone or prepare to fight them.
The two drunks SQUARED OFF and the barman had to intervene before a fight broke out.
Confront someone or prepare to fight them.
They SQUARED OFF AGAINST the police when they arrived.
Pay back a debt.
Can I SQUARE UP with you for last night?.
Confront someone or prepare to fight them.
The companies are SQUARING UP for a fight.
Accept responsibility or guilt.
They need to SQUARE UP TO what they did wrong if we are to make any progress.
Match, conform to.
What he said doesn't SQUARE WITH what the others said.
Check with someone that something is OK.
I'll have to CHECK that WITH my boss before I can confirm it.
Get more people into a space than normal or comfortable.
Four of us had to SQUEEZE UP in the back of the car.
Put things in a pile.
I STACKED UP the boxes.
Accumulate.
Work STACKED UP while I was away on holiday.
Increase, accumulate something.
I've been STACKING UP a lot of air miles.
Be logical, make sense.
The budget figures don't STACK UP.
Build up the number of planes waiting to land at an airport.
Planes were STACKING UP while the airport was closed after the bomb threat.
Be as good as something.
The new model doesn't STACK UP AGAINST the old one.
Employ someone for something specific.
They haven't STAFFED the project UP yet.
Get rid of something.
The government has started a campaign to STAMP OUT dr*gs in schools.
Spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing or very little.
We STOOD ABOUT drinking coffee before the lecture.
Spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing or very little.
We STOOD AROUND for an hour waiting for them to turn up.
Leave a position so that someone else can take it.
The prime minister should STAND ASIDE and let a new leader head the party.
Keep a distance from something.
We STOOD BACK while he lit the firework.
Try to understand something by taking a different perspective.
We need to STAND BACK and look at the problem differently.
Support someone.
He STOOD BY her throughout the trial as he believed her to be innocent.
Be ready and waiting for something to happen.
The emergency services were STANDING BY waiting for the plane to land.
Leave a job or position so that someone else can take it.
The minister announced her intention to STAND DOWN at the next election.
Finish being asked questions in a court.
The judge told the witness to STAND DOWN after the questioning.
Accept or tolerate behaviour.
I'm not going to STAND FOR their rudeness any longer.
The words represented by certain initials.
WHAT do the letters BBC STAND FOR? ' 'British Broadcasting Corporation.'.
Substitute someone temporarily.
She had to STAND IN FOR the editor while he was on holiday.
Be extraordinary and different.
She STOOD OUT from the crowd in selection and was offered the job.
Move from a sitting or lying down to a vertical position.
Everybody STOOD UP when the judge entered the court.
Fail to keep an appointment.
He agreed to meet me last night, but he STOOD me UP.
Defend, support.
He's the kind of manager who will always STAND UP FOR his staff.
Keep your principles when challenged by an authority.
She STOOD UP TO the police when they tried to corrupt her.
Resist damage.
This coat will STAND UP TO the roughest weather conditions.
Look at someone until they cannot look at you.
He was angry but I STARED him DOWN and he left without saying much.
Make something start.
They STARTED OFF the meeting with an attack on our performance.
Begin life, a career or existence.
She STARTED OFF as a receptionist and ended up as the CEO.
Begin a journey.
We STARTED OFF early because we knew the journey would take all day.
Make someone laugh.
I was trying to be serious, but their comment STARTED me OFF.
Help someone to start a piece or work or activity.
I STARTED her OFF ON the project then left her to finish it.
Begin to use or consume.
It's time to START ON that bottle of wine.
Criticise angrily.
The manager was furious and STARTED ON her staff for not trying hard enough.
Criticise or nag.
He STARTED ON AT me for being late.
Begin a journey.
We STARTED OUT early in the morning.
Begin life, existence or a career.
What had STARTED OUT AS a protest quickly turned into a full-blown rebellion.
Intend, plan.
I didn't START OUT TO become the boss- it just happened.
Begin something again.
It's a mess- I think we should just START OVER.
Open a business.
The firm STARTED UP on a shoestring budget.
Begin, especially sounds.
There was a pause, then the noise STARTED UP again.
When an engine starts working.
The car STARTED UP first time.
Make an engine work.
I STARTED the car UP.
Sit or stand upright because someone has surprised you.
He STARTED UP when I entered the room and tried to hide what he was doing.
Store or hide something in a safe place.
I STASHED some money AWAY behind some books.
Push or break something inwards.
The police STOVE the front door IN and arrested them.
Delay, prevent something from happening.
The medicine STAVED OFF the worst of the disease.
Not come.
He said he didn't like them coming and wanted them to STAY AWAY.
Avoid, not come.
He told them to STAY AWAY FROM him.
Not go out.
I'm going to STAY IN and chill tonight; I can't be bothered to go out.
Remain longer than anticipated.
She STAYED ON after she graduated to do a Master's degree.
Not go home.
We STAYED OUT all night.
Stay overnight.
I STAYED OVER at a friend's house last night because of the train strike.
Not go to bed.
The children STAYED UP until way past their bedtime.
Leave a place quietly or secretly.
We didn't want to wake them, so we STOLE AWAY in the middle of the night.
Leave in a stealthy or quiet manner.
Not wanting to attract attention, she STOLE OUT early.
Be gradually overcome by an emotion or feeling.
A feeling of pride STOLE OVER me as I watched.
Approach quietly or secretly.
The lights were off and everything was quiet so we STOLE UP as quietly as we could.
Approach a place or someone quietly or secretly.
We STOLE UP ON them so that they couldn't sound the alarm.
Avoid.
He's trying to STEER CLEAR OF his lecturer because he hasn't finished his assignment yet.
Originate, be caused by.
The trouble STEMS FROM their refusal to discuss the matter.
Leave a job or position so that someone else can take over.
Everyone thinks that the prime minister should STEP ASIDE so that someone new can lead the party into the election.
Look at something from a different perspective.
We should STEP BACK and try to see how our customers will view the scheme.
Leave a job or position so that someone can take over.
The CEO STEPPED DOWN after the share price dropped.
Reduce.
Production is being STEPPED DOWN because demand has dropped.
Offer help.
When I had the accident, a lot of people STEPPED FORWARD to help me.
Get involved by interrupting something.
I had to STEP IN when they started fighting.
An imperative used to tell someone to go faster, especially when driving.
I told the taxi driver to STEP ON IT as I was late for the meeting.
Leave a place for a very short time.
They've STEPPED OUT for a cigarette.
Confront.
Don't STEP TO those guys; they'll kill you.
Chat, talk to.
He tried to STEP TO her in the bar.
Increase.
The police have STEPPED UP the pressure on beggars working the Underground.
Stay in a place for some time.
He's late, but I'll STICK AROUND for another few minutes before I leave.
Continue doing something despite difficulties.
She found the course very tough but she STUCK AT it and did well in the end.
Support someone when they are having difficulties.
No one STUCK BY him when the scandal became public.
Support a plan, opinion or decision.
They are STICKING BY their claims.
Write something quickly or without thinking about it.
I couldn't answer the test so I just STUCK anything DOWN that I could remember.
Join surfaces with glue.
I STUCK the label DOWN.
Criticise someone.
She STUCK IT TO me for turning up half an hour late.
Treat someone badly or unfairly.
My boss always STICKS IT TO me when she's in a bad mood.
Be easily noticed.
He's so much better than the others that he STICKS OUT.
Extend part of your body.
He STUCK his tongue OUT at me.
Continue doing something difficult or unpleasant.
I STUCK it OUT even though I hated every minute of it.
Demand a salary raise.
We're STICKING OUT FOR a 5% increase.
Not change.
The Prime Minister decided to STICK TO the original plan despite the criticism in the media.
Restrict or limit and not change.
I STUCK TO the path and didn't take the shortcut.
Support each other.
If we don't STICK TOGETHER, things will be much worse for all of us- we need some unity.
Stand on end.
The static electricity made my hair STICK UP.
Rob using weapons.
They STUCK the bank UP and stole tens of thousands.
Support or defend.
You have to STICK UP FOR yourself here, because no one will back you.
Not change something.
We'd better STICK WITH our original idea.
Stay near someone.
He told the children to STICK WITH him in the station.
Not be forgotten.
The details have STUCK WITH me ever since.
Continue with something difficult or unpleasant.
I STUCK WITH the job though I found it very stressful.
Become rigid.
My back STIFFENS UP in cold weather.
Make something rigid.
They used starch to STIFFEN the collars UP.
Make trouble for someone else.
He STIRRED things UP by complaining to senior management about his line manager.
Sew something so that it is closed.
I STITCHED UP the hole in my sleeve.
Finalise a deal.
We get the contract STITCHED UP this week.
Cheat someone or make them look guilty when they aren't.
The police STITCHED them UP because they couldn't find any evidence against them.
Leave somewhere angrily.
He lost his temper and STOMPED OFF home.
Treat badly or defeat.
They STOMP ON their competitors.
Visit someone for a short time.
Why don't you STOP AROUND my place on your way back?.
Return somewhere.
I'll STOP BACK this afternoon when you're free.
Stay somewhere when other people leave.
I STOPPED BEHIND at the end of the lecture to ask a couple of questions.
Visit somewhere briefly or quickly.
I must STOP BY the supermarket and pick up some things for dinner.
Stay at home.
I was feeling tired so I STOPPED IN last night.
Visit briefly.
I STOPPED IN at my aunt's after work.
Break a journey.
We STOPPED OFF for lunch about halfway there, then carried on driving.
Be out late, especially when you are expected home.
Her parents were annoyed because she STOPPED OUT all night.
Stay somewhere when on a journey.
I STOPPED OVER in Bangkok for a couple of days on my way back from Tokyo.
Stay up late.
I STOPPED UP last night watching the film.
Fill or block something.
I STOPPED UP the bottle with a cork.
Leave a place angrily.
They had a row and he STORMED OFF.
Leave a place angrily.
He lost his temper and STORMED OUT OF the bar. (If you don't mention the place, you can just say 'He stormed out').
Hide in a vehicle to travel without people knowing.
She STOWED AWAY on the plane but was caught when it landed.
Store something in a safe place.
We STOWED it AWAY in the garage to keep it dry.
Make something straight.
I'm always having to STRAIGHTEN OUT the wires connected to my computer.
Deal with a problem.
I had to STRAIGHTEN OUT things after the mess they had made.
Make clear and resolve.
There are a few issues I'd like to STRAIGHTEN OUT first.
Improve someone's behaviour.
Starting work has STRAIGHTENED him OUT and calmed him down.
Stand straight.
She STRAIGHTENED UP when her boss walked in.
Tidy.
I STRAIGHTENED UP the room before they arrived.
Attack, take action against someone who has hurt you.
At first, he ignored them, but when things got very serious, he STRUCK BACK.
Kill.
A hitman STRUCK him DOWN as he entered the building.(This verb is often used in the passive- He was struck down as he entered the building.).
Make someone ill.
I was STRUCK DOWN with food poisoning.(This verb is mostly used in the passive.).
Disallow a law, decision, etc.
The Appeal Court STRUCK DOWN the lower court's ruling.
Remove someone's professional licence to practise.
The Medical Council STRUCK him OFF for malpractice.
Have a good idea.
I STRUCK ON the solution when I was out with my dog.
Start doing something new and different.
After doing the same job for five years, I decided to STRIKE OUT and change careers.
Try to hit someone.
When he pushed me, I STRUCK OUT.
Start going towards a place.
We got up early and STRUCK OUT for our final destination.
Cross writing out.
As they arrived, I STRUCK their names OUT on the list I had.
Fail.
I tried to get the government to support us but I STRUCK OUT.
Start (conversation, relationship).
He STRUCK UP a conversation with me in the bar.
Start performing music.
The band STRUCK UP and everyone turned to listen.
Have a good idea.
It took us a long time to STRIKE UPON a solution.
Deceive someone for a long time.
They kept saying they were interested, but they were just STRINGING me ALONG.
Accompany someone because you haven't got anything better to do.
Is it alright if I STRING ALONG with you tonight?.
Make something last as long as possible.
There was half an hour to go, so I STRUNG the questions OUT as long as I could.
Put words together into a coherent text.
I was so nervous in the interview that I could hardly STRING a sentence TOGETHER.
Hang somebody.
The rebels STRUNG the soldiers UP after they captured them.
Extinguish a cigarette.
He STUBBED his cigarette OUT in a saucer because he couldn't find an ashtray.
Make a mistake, do badly, spoil.
I STUFFED the exam UP.
Find something accidentally.
You'll never guess what I STUMBLED ACROSS when I was packing my stuff.
Find something accidentally.
I STUMBLED UPON these photos when I was clearing my room up.
Pay for something.
He didn't want to pay me back, but I got him to STUMP UP in the end.
Become involved in something unpleasant.
Everyone around her was taking dr*gs and she got SUCKED IN.
Become involved in something unpleasant.
The country got SUCKED INTO the war.
Try to ingratiate yourself.
He is always SUCKING UP to try to get the boss's approval.
Ingratiate yourself with someone.
He's always SUCKING UP TO our boss.
Get dressed or put on a uniform for an activity or task.
They SUITED UP and went to the interview.
Summarise.
At the end of the lecture, she SUMMED UP the main points again.
Get the energy or courage to do something.
Andrea couldn't SUMMON UP the enthusiasm to apply for the position.
Come to understand.
It took her ages to SUSS OUT what was going on.
Move in a dramatic or affected manner.
He SWANNED ABOUT at the party.
Move in a dramatic or affected manner.
She SWANNED AROUND trying to impress people.
Enter in a dramatic or attention-seeking manner.
He SWANNED IN surrounded by photographers.
Leave somewhere in a defiant or pompous manner.
He didn't like the way the spoke to him so he SWANNED OFF angrily.
Have great confidence in.
I SWEAR BY their products- they're the best on the market.
Promise that something is true.
He SWORE DOWN that he hadn't done it.
Pass easily, succeed.
She SWEPT THROUGH the exams.
Move quickly through.
The disease SWEPT THROUGH the population.
Change your opinion quickly.
They SWUNG AROUND to our idea after reading the press reports.
Turn around quickly.
He SWUNG ROUND to see what had made the noise.
Try to hit.
He SWUNG AT me but missed.
Visit a person or place on your way somewhere.
I will SWING BY this afternoon and pick you up.
Change your opinion quickly.
They were against it at first then SWUNG ROUND and supported it.
Turn around quickly.
She SWUNG ROUND and greeted them.
Take business, support or votes from someone.
The candidate SYPHONED OFF a lot of votes because of his anti-war stance.
Divert money illegally.
The minister had been SYPHONING OFF funds from his department for years.
Add something that wasn't planned.
They TACKED ON a new ending to the film when they found that test audiences didn't like the original.
Add or attach something that wasn't planned to something.
I TACKED a quick message ONTO the end of the letter after I'd printed it.
Accompany someone, especially if they haven't specifically invited you.
You're off to the cinema; can we TAG ALONG?.
Add an additional point to something written or spoken.
He TAGGED ON a few comments after reading my report.
Add an additional point to something written or spoken.
He TAGGED his ideas ONTO the end of my report.
Add a keyword link or bookmark to a blog entry or webpage.
The post was TAGGED WITH keywords.
Become silent or inaudible.
His voice TAILED AWAY when he was speaking about what he'd done wrong.
Form a traffic jam.
The traffic TAILED BACK for several miles after the accident.
Become silent or inaudible.
The voices TAILED OFF when she entered.
Decrease.
Profits TAILED OFF sharply in the last quarter of the year as a result of the increase in the price of oil.
Look like, resemble.
He TAKES AFTER his mother.
Take something to pieces.
She TOOK the photocopier APART to see what had got stuck in it.
Get someone alone to talk to them.
The teacher TOOK her ASIDE and said that she'd failed the exam.
Remove.
The police TOOK the protestors AWAY.
Make someone nostalgic.
That song always TAKES me BACK to when I was at university.
Retract a statement, admit that something was wrong.
I had to TAKE BACK everything bad I'd said about them when I learned how they'd helped out.
Make notes or write down in full.
The police TOOK DOWN his answers to their questions.
Remove.
People TAKE DOWN their Christmas decorations twelve days after Christmas.
Absorb information.
The lecture was rather boring and I didn't TAKE IN much of what the lecturer said.
Deceive.
She TOOK me IN with her story until someone told me the truth.
Make clothes smaller.
The jacket was far too big around the shoulders, so I had it TAKEN IN so that I could wear it.
Assume care or support.
The family TOOK IN the three homeless kittens.
Accept criticism.
He's good at criticising others, but can't TAKE IT himself.
Abuse someone because you're angry.
Whenever things go wrong, he always shouts and TAKES IT OUT ON me, even if I had nothing to do with the problem.
Take responsibility, often without consulting other people.
I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF to make sure he got up on time.
Make great progress.
The software house really TOOK OFF when they produced the latest version of their DTP package.
Reduce the price of an item.
They've TAKEN ten percent OFF designer frames for glasses.
When a plane departs or leaves the ground.
The flight for Dublin TOOK OFF on time.
Remove.
It was hot, so I TOOK my jacket OFF.
Allow passengers on a ship or plane.
The plane stopped at Zurich to TAKE ON some passengers.
Assume a responsibility.
She TOOK ON the task of indexing the book.
Employ.
The council has had to TAKE ON twenty extra employees to handle their increased workload.
Borrow a library book.
I TOOK OUT all the books I needed for my essay from the library.
Borrow money from a bank or other official lender.
Jackie and Anil TOOK OUT a mortgage to buy a bigger flat.
Extract or remove.
The dentist TOOK OUT all of my wisdom teeth before they started causing any problems.
Go out socially with someone, especially a date.
He TOOK her OUT to a restaurant last Friday night.
Obtain insurance.
I TOOK OUT some health insurance before I went backpacking around Latin America.
Kill, murder.
The gang TOOK him OUT after he spoke to the police.
Assume control of a company or organisation.
The bank was TAKEN OVER by a Hong Kong bank that needed to buy a bank to get into the British market.
Start a job or position that someone had occupied before you.
She TOOK OVER responsibility for the project last month.
Explain something to someone.
He TOOK me THROUGH the procedures before we started.
Make a habit of something.
He's TAKEN TO wearing a baseball cap since his hair started thinning more noticeably.
Fill or occupy time or space.
An awful lot of my time at work is TAKEN UP with pointless bureaucracy nowadays.
Make clothes shorter.
The trousers were too long so I TOOK them UP to make them fit.
Start a new hobby, pastime, etc.
He TOOK UP squash as he felt he had to lose some weight.
Persuade.
He TALKED them AROUND to accepting his point of view.
Talk about a problem or issue without really dealing with it.
They TALKED AROUND the issue without reaching a conclusion.
Talk to someone and not give them a chance to reply or listen to them.
There's no point trying to convince them- they'll just TALK AT you until you give up.
Respond rudely to a person in authority.
The teacher was cross because the pupil TALKED BACK to her.
Try to make something sound less important.
The company CEO TALKED DOWN the recent fall in shares.
Persuade someone not to jump off a high place to kill themselves.
A man was threatening to jump off the building but the police TALKED him DOWN.
Talk in a way to show your superiority not communicate.
She's a dreadful teacher and TALKS DOWN TO her students instead of teaching them.
Persuade someone to do something.
She didn't want to let me go, but I finally managed to TALK her INTO it.
Discuss a problem or issue to find a solution.
They had a meeting to TALK OUT how people felt.
Persuade someone not to do something.
He was going to drive home after drinking half a bottle of wine, but his friends TALKED him OUT OF it.
Discuss.
We TALKED OVER the problems in our relationship, but couldn't sort things out.
Persuade.
She TALKED them AROUND to accepting her point of view.
Talk about a problem or issue without really dealing with it.
WE TALKED ROUND the issue but didn't reach a conclusion.
Guide someone through an issue.
The teacher TALKED me THROUGH the test so I knew what to expect.
Make something appear more important or significant than it really is.
The government are trying to TALK UP the effect of their policies.
Talk until you have nothing left to say.
He TALKED himself OUT after a couple of hours and calmed down.
Get money off someone.
I TAPPED him FOR a loan.
Use or exploit a plentiful resource for your benefit.
The company is hoping to TAP INTO the Chinese market.
Have s*x with.
He TAPPED OFF WITH someone at the party on Saturday.
Play a rhythm quietly.
He TAPPED OUT the tune with his pencil while he was thinking.
Use all the money available.
How can we buy a new house without TAPPING OUT our savings account.
Approach a footballer illegally to get them to change teams.
Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract.
Work with someone or a group to achieve something.
They TEAMED UP to publicise the issue.
Disturb or upset greatly.
People were TORN APART when news of the train crash came through.
Pull or try to pull something to pieces.
The fighters TORE AT each other.
Stop someone doing something unwillingly.
I had to TEAR him AWAY from the office for dinner.
Remove a surface violently.
The roof was TORN AWAY in the hurricane.
Demolish.
The estate was TORN DOWN so that they could develop the land into luxury flats.
Criticise strongly or angrily.
She TORE INTO me for losing it.
Remove part of a form or letter using your hands, not scissors.
She TORE the slip OFF the bottom of the form and sent it with her cheque.
Leave at high speed.
The police TORE OFF in their car after arresting her.
Remove with force.
The storm TORE the roof OFF.
Depart rapidly.
The sheriff TORE OUT after the escaping criminals.
Rip into pieces.
He TORE the fax UP and threw the bits of paper in the bin.
Destroy.
They are TEARING UP the old part of town to build a new shopping centre.
Have eyes fill with tears.
After hearing the tragic news he TEARED UP and could hardly speak.
Start or launch an event.
The new project will TEE OFF next month.
Place a golf ball on a short plastic or wooden stick before hitting it at the start of a hole.
He TEED OFF at the first hole.
Annoy someone.
It TEES me OFF when they turn up late.
Criticise.
She TEED OFF ON me about the work I gave her.
Place a golf ball on a short plastic or wooden stick before hitting it at the start of a hole.
She TEED UP two strokes ahead at the last hole.
Make preparations before starting or launching something.
They are TEEING UP for the conference tomorrow.
See a difference between two things.
They're identical twins so I cannot TELL them APART.
Chide; talk angrily to someone about something they've done wrong.
His fiancee TOLD him OFF for arriving nearly an hour late.
Report someone to an authority.
The pupil TOLD ON the others for cheating and the teacher failed them.
Cancel an appointment by sending a text message.
I was feeling too tired to go and TEXTED OUT.
Consider something carefully.
I've THOUGHT it OVER and have made up my mind; I'm going to take the job in Leeds.
Consider all the possibilities and outcomes of a situation.
The plan fell through because they hadn't THOUGHT it THROUGH properly.
Create or invent something, especially when lying.
I'd better THINK UP a good reason for handing the work in late.
Discard something when no longer needed.
I THREW the alarm clock AWAY because it had stopped working.
Join, accompany.
May I THROW IN with you? My companions left me behind.
Add something to a deal.
They THREW IN a printer so I bought it from them.
Remove item of clothing quickly.
I THREW OFF my shoes and flopped on the settee.
Get rid of.
It took me ages to THROW OFF the cold.
Produce light or heat.
The lamp THROWS OFF a lot of heat.
Put clothes on quickly.
I THREW ON a jacket and rushed outside.
Get rid of.
I THREW OUT all my old clothes to make some space in my wardrobe.
Dislocate.
Edward slipped on the ice and THREW OUT his shoulder.
Reject.
The committee THREW the proposal OUT.
Produce heat, fumes.
The car THROWS OUT a lot of smoke.
Expel.
The school THREW him OUT for smoking.
End a relationship with someone.
She THREW me OVER last year.
Reject, refuse to accept.
They THREW OVER the agreement.
Make or arrange quickly.
I THREW a quick dinner TOGETHER before we left.
Vomit.
The prawns she ate at lunch made her THROW UP and she had to go home early.
Produce problems, results, ideas, etc.
The talks THREW UP some interesting possibilities.
Leave a job or position suddenly.
She THREW UP her job to go travelling.
Create clouds of dust or splash water into the air.
The road was bumpy and the car in front was THROWING UP so much dust that we could hardly see where we were going.
Make it clear you are s*xu*lly attracted to someone.
He THREW HIMSELF AT her but she wasn't interested.
Do something enthusiastically or energetically.
She THREW herself INTO the project.
Make reasonable progress without any serious problems.
Things are TICKING ALONG at work while the director's away.
Pass (of time).
The last few seconds TICKED AWAY and the team couldn't come back.
Pass (of time).
The seconds TICKED BY and the team failed to score.
Annoy.
She really TICKS me OFF when she doesn't reply to my emails.
Scold.
He TICKED me OFF for arriving late.
Put a mark on an item in a list when it has been dealt with.
She TICKED OFF our names when we arrived.
Continue working, but without improving.
The company TICKED OVER while she was away on holiday.
Operate but without moving (engines).
The mechanic left the engine TICKING OVER for a while to see if he could see what was causing the problem.
Use something carefully so as not to finish it.
This $50 will have to TIDE me OVER until I get paid.
Put things in the correct place in a room.
I TIDIED UP my bedroom because it was a complete mess.
Fasten or secure so that it doesn't obstruct.
She TIED her hair BACK before playing tennis.
Secure something to prevent it moving.
They TIED him DOWN to stop him escaping.
Remove or restrict freedom.
Marriage TIES you DOWN.
Stop people (often police or military) going where they are needed.
The army were TIED DOWN with the rebellion and couldn't help.
Agree, be connected or support.
The theory TIES IN with what the police have been saying.
Associate with.
He is TIED IN somehow with the crime syndicate.
Occur at the same time.
The publication TIES IN WITH the twentieth anniversary of the incident.
Tie or fasten something securely.
They TIED UP the hostages so that they couldn't escape.
Stop someone doing something.
Work has TIED me UP all week.
Fasten.
I TIED UP my shoelaces.
Block a road, etc.
The convoy TIED UP the road for an hour.
Make something more secure or function better.
They're TIGHTENING UP security for the president's visit.
End or close because of a time limit.
The program TIMED OUT before I could reply.
End or close something because of a time limit.
The program TIMED me OUT after twenty minutes.
Secretly inform the police or authorities.
The police arrested the dr*g dealer after someone TIPPED them OFF.
Spill, make something fall on its side.
I TIPPED my coffee OVER and ruined my keyboard.
Get bored of something.
She soon TIRED OF the course and dropped out.
Make someone exhausted.
Working so much TIRES me OUT.
Leave, go home.
It's geting late, so I'm going to TODDLE OFF home.
Make something sound more moderate.
The Minister tried to TONE DOWN what she had said when the press started attacking her.
Provide equipment.
The company spent a lot on TOOLING the factory UP.
Arm yourself or somebody.
The gangsters got TOOLED UP before they went into the club.
Leave, depart.
It's getting late, so we're going to TOOTLE OFF home.
Finish something in a special way.
He complained for an hour and to TOP it OFF started shouting his head off.
Stop increasing, reach the highest point.
The temperature TOPPED OUT at forty degrees yesterday.
Refill something that isn't empty yet.
Shall I TOP UP your drink while I'm pouring myself one?.
Discuss something freely and openly, but not very seriously.
WE TOSSED ideas ABOUT before the negotiations.
Discuss something freely and openly, but not very seriously.
We TOSSED their plan AROUND a bit and then rejected it.
Drink quickly.
I TOSSED BACK my beer and left.
Drink quickly.
I TOSSED a couple of drinks DOWN before they arrived.
Make a decision by throwing a coin and seeing which side lands face up.
We TOSSED FOR who would start.
Write something quickly and carelessly.
I TOSSED OFF the essay the night before I had to hand it in.
Decide something by throwing a coin and seeing which side lands face up.
We TOSSED UP to see who would kick off.
Land (planes).
The plane TOUCHED DOWN at Narita airport an hour late.
Borrow money.
I TOUCHED him FOR some cash as I'd forgotten my cards.
Cause a problem to occur.
The government's decision TOUCHED OFF riots in the capital.
Mention.
The talk TOUCHED ON the issue, but didn't give any new information.
Improve the appearance of something.
I couldn't be bothered to redecorate, so I just TOUCHED UP the bits that needed painting the most.
Touch someone in a s*x*al way.
She got angry when he tried to TOUCH her UP in the elevator.
Mention.
They didn't TOUCH UPON the subject because of the controversy.
Remove a vehicle, especially if parked illegally.
I parked in a no-parking zone and they TOWED my car AWAY.
Pretend to think about or think about in a casual way.
She TOYED AT getting them to help her but then did it alone.
Think about something.
I TOYED OVER the idea for a while, but decided not to go ahead with it.
Not eat much of a meal.
It was horrible, so I just TOYED WITH the food.
Consider something, but not very seriously.
We TOYED WITH the idea of moving to the country, but it isn't really practical.
Move or play with something to occupy your hands.
He TOYED WITH his cup.
Treat insincerely.
He thought she loved him but she was just TOYING WITH him.
Find after a long search.
It took me ages to TRACK them DOWN in the crowd at the football game.
Sell something and replace it with something cheaper.
Their house it too large now that their children have left home, so they're going to TRADE DOWN to something smaller.
Exchange something old as part of the price of something new.
She TRADED IN her old car for the new model.
Leave your wife or husband to marry someone younger.
He TRADED IN his wife when he became the chairman.
Bargain, make a deal or compromise.
A longer working week was TRADED OFF for a pay rise.
Accept something you don't really want to get something you do want.
We had to TRADE OFF space for the location when buying the apartment.
Exploit, use something to your advantage.
He TRADES ON their insecurity to get his way.
Buy larger or more expensive items.
British wine drinkers have TRADED UP over the last few years from cheap plonk to expensive wines.
Leave your wife or husband and marry someone better looking, richer, etc.
She supported him for years while he was struggling, but when he hit the big time he left her and TRADED UP.
Exploit, use to your advantage.
They TRADE UPON their reputation to scare rivals.
Teach someone the specific skills they will need to carry out a job or task.
I have been TRAINING my new assistant UP.
Pass benefits from economic expansion through the economy to the less fortunate.
Despite the economic boom, few benefits have TRICKLED DOWN to the poor.
Be under the influence of psychoactive dr*gs.
After taking the LSD he TRIPPED OUT for hours.
Fall.
I TRIPPED OVER and hurt my knee.
Fall because you hit an obstacle.
I TRIPPED OVER the kerb and broke my nose.
Make a mistake.
I TRIPPED UP in the interview when they asked me about what I could offer the company.
Leave.
The meeting was over so I TROTTED OFF.
Go somewhere.
I TROTTED OFF TO see the dentist.
Make a statement (meant negatively).
The spokeswoman TROTTED OUT the same old unconvincing excuses.
Charge or accuse someone falsely.
The police TRUMPED UP the charges against him and he ended up in prison though he hadn't done it.
Phone back.
I called but they weren't in, so I'll TRY BACK later.
Make an attempt to get something.
I'm going to TRY FOR the job.
Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly.
The children were TRYING IT ON all night until I lost my temper.
Attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success.
He knew I wasn't got to let him do it- he was just TRYING IT ON.
Put clothes on to see if they fit.
I TRIED the jacket ON before I bought it.
Test.
Scientists are TRYING OUT a new dr*g in the fight against the disease.
Test something to see if you like it or want to buy it.
I TRIED OUT the program before I bought it.
Be tested for a sports team.
He TRIED OUT FOR the baseball team.
Put something in a safe place.
I TUCKED the money AWAY in my drawer.
Eat a lot.
We TUCKED AWAY a huge dinner before we went out.
Tidy the ends of items of clothing by placing them inside something.
I forgot to TUCK my shirt IN.
Start eating enthusiastically.
The dinner smelled so good I couldn't wait to TUCK IN.
Arrange the sheets, duvet or blankets to make someone, usually a child, comfortable in bed.
He TUCKED her IN and read her a story.
Start eating something.
I was starving and TUCKED INTO the food.
Arrange the sheets, duvet or blankets to make someone, usually a child, comfortable in bed.
She TUCKED her children UP in bed and switched the lights off.
Watch or listen to a TV or radio show.
Be sure to TUNE IN next week for the next episode.
Watch or listen to a TV or radio programme.
Make sure you TUNE IN TO next week's show.
Ignore, not pay attention.
I TUNED him OUT because he was talking such rubbish.
Improve the performance of a machine or engine.
He's TUNED his car UP for the race.
Tune a musical instrument before playing.
The orchestra TUNED UP their instruments before the concert.
Stop liking and start disliking.
The public TURNED AGAINST the government when they became arrogant and ceased to listen.
Not allow someone to enter a place.
The doorman TURNED him AWAY from the nightclub because he was wearing trainers.
Reduce volume, temperature, etc.
The room was too hot, so she TURNED the heating DOWN.
Reject an offer, invitation, etc.
They offered her the job, but she TURNED it DOWN.
Fold the top covers of a bed down to make it ready for someone to go to sleep.
The hotel staff TURNED DOWN the bed and scattered flower petals on it while we was having dinner.
Go to bed.
I TURNED IN at half past eleven because I had an early start the next morning.
Hand in, submit.
She TURNED IN her paper.
Become.
Tadpoles TURN INTO frogs.
Stop a machine.
I TURNED the TV OFF and went to bed.
Cause someone to feel attraction or pleasure.
He really TURNS me ON.
Start a machine.
I TURNED the radio ON to get the weather forecast.
Attack.
The neighbour's dog TURNED ON me when I tried to stroke it.
Produce.
The factory TURNS OUT three thousand units a day.
Produce an unexpected result.
It looked as if we were going to fail, but it TURNED OUT well in the end.
Stop a light.
She TURNED OUT the lights and went to bed.
Attend.
Thousand TURNED OUT for the demonstration.
Give to the authorities.
The court ordered the company to TURN OVER their financial records.
Try to get help.
She had nobody to TURN TO when her husband died.
Take up a habit.
He TURNED TO drink after he lost his job.
Appear.
She didn't TURN UP for class today.
Increase volume, temperature, etc.
I TURNED the music UP full blast.
Enter computer data or text.
He TYPED the text IN and printed it off.
Write a full or finished version of a text on a computer.
She TYPED her essay OUT and handed it in a the last minute.
Type a finished version.
She TYPED UP her lecture notes and printed them out.
Encourage.
The crowd URGED the players ON.
Persuade or pressure to accept something.
They URGED the deal ON the company.
Persuade or pressure to accept something.
They URGED the contract UPON us.
Finish or consume all of something.
We USED UP all the olive oil.
Be at, mark or celebrate an important point in time.
We always give a party USHER IN the NEW YEAR.
Make important changes happen.
Her appointment as CEO USHERED IN a whole new phase in the company's growth.
Consume.
He VACUUMED UP all of the food.
Make something more exciting, attractive, etc.
The place is dull and you need to VAMP it UP.
Invent, maker up, improvise.
I had to VAMP UP a reason for being so late.
Relax, do nothing.
I'm going to VEG OUT in front of the TV tonight.
Leave somewhere safe or comfortable.
If the storm has finished, we could VENTURE FORTH.
Start something or get involved, often without thinking or to forcefully.
He just WADED IN without listening to what anyone had to say.
Attack.
The hooligans WADED IN when they saw fans from the other team.
Become embroiled or involved in a situation, without thinking or planning usually.
They WADED INTO the negotiations and the deal collapsed.
Get to the end of something with difficulty.
It took me ages to WADE THROUGH the book.
Wait somewhere doing nothing.
I WAITED ABOUT for an hour, but they didn't come.
Wait somewhere doing nothing.
They were just WAITING AROUND to see if anything was going to happen.
Stay somewhere after other people have left.
I WAITED BEHIND to ask the lecturer a question.
Stay at home because someone is going to visit.
I WAITED IN for the guy to fix the TV.
Serve people in a restaurant.
They have two people WAITING ON each table.
Sell goods in a shop.
He WAITS ON customers in an electronics store.
Provide someone with everything they need or want.
He has a butler who WAITS ON him.
Wait for a result before being able to make a decision.
They're WAITING ON the results of the vote before taking a final decision.
Wait till something has finished, usually something unpleasant.
We'll have to WAIT OUT this uncertainty.
Not go to bed because you are waiting.
I was worried and WAITED UP until they got home safe and sound.
Stop (imperative).
Wait up! I need to talk to you.
Provide someone with what they require.
They used to have servants WAITING UPON them.
Wait for a result before being able to make a decision.
They must WAIT UPON the outcome of the match before they know who they'll be playing.
Stop sleeping.
I WOKE UP at half past six this morning.
Leave something you don't like.
You can't just WALK AWAY FROM your problems.
Win easily.
She WALKED AWAY WITH the first prize.
Retract a statement.
They declined to WALK BACK FROM their comments despite the controversy.
Enter somewhere unexpectedly and see something.
He WALKED IN ON them planning to sack him.
Get work without effort.
He WALKED INTO a great job straight after university.
Be unaware of the presence of something and either enter it (a trap) or bump into it (an obstruction).
You WALKED INTO that one [You became victim to a trap I set]orI WALKED INTO a door and broke my nose.
Go for a walk to reduce the effects of an illness or bad feeling.
I tried to WALK OFF my hangover.
Win easily.
He WALKED OFF WITH the award.
Take something without permission or steal.
Someone WALKED OFF WITH my umbrella so I got soaked.
Continue walking.
I saw the accident but just WALKED ON as I didn't want to have to give a statement.
Leave work because of a dispute with the management.
The workers WALKED OUT because the felt that safety wasn't being handled correctly.
Leave a place angrily or because you are not satisfied.
The film was a bore so I WALKED OUT halfway through.
Leave somebody angrily.
He WALKED OUT ON his wife last year.
Explain or demonstrate something carefully to someone.
He WALKED me THROUGH the procedures.
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