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Phrasal Verb
abide by
account for
add up
advise against

Meaning
respect or obey a decision, a law or a rule
explain, give a reason
make sense, seem reasonable
recommend not doing something

To
To
To
To

agree with

To have the same opinion as someone else.

allow for

To take into consideration

1. To plead or make a request
2. To be attractive or interesting

appeal to

apply for

back away

To make a formal request for something

(job, permit, loan etc.)
To move backwards, in fear or dislike

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back down

To withdraw, concede defeat

1. To give support or encouragement

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back up

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bank on

To base your hopes on something / someone

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black out
block of

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blow up

To faint, lose consciousness

To separate using a barrier.
1. To explode
2. To get angry

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boil down to

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boot up

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break away

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break down

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break into

2. To make a copy of (file, program, etc.)

To be summarized as
To start a computer by loading an operating
system or program
To separate from a crowd
1. To go out of order, cease to function
2. To lose control of ones emotions
To enter by force

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break out

To start suddenly

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break out of

To escape from a place by force

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break up

To come to an end (marriage, relationship)

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bring up

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brush up on

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bump into

To raise (a child)
To improve, refresh ones knowledge of
something
To meet by chance or unexpectedly
1. stop (something) working

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burn out

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call back
call of

To return a phone call

To cancel

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calm down

To become more relaxed, less angry or upset

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carry on

To continue

2. become exhausted from over-working

1. To do something as specified (a plan,

an order, a threat)
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carry out

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check in

2. To perform or conduct (test,

experiment)
To register at a hotel or airport
1. To pay ones bill and leave (a hotel)

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check out

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clam up

To refuse to speak

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clamp down on

To act strictly to prevent something

2. To investigate

1. To find by chance
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come across

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come forward

To present oneself

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count on

To rely or depend on (for help)

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cut down on

To reduce in number or size

2. To appear, seem, make an impression

1. To remove using scissors

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cut out

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cut out

2. To stop doing something

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deal with

To handle, take care of (problem, situation)

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die down

To calm down, become less strong

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do without

To manage without

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drag on

To last longer than expected

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draw up

To write (contract, agreement, document)

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dress up

wear elegant clothes

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drop in

To visit, usually on the way somewhere

1. To deliver someone or something
2. To fall asleep

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drop of

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drop out

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ease of

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end in

To leave school without finishing

To reduce, become less severe or slow down
(pain, traffic, work)
To finish in a certain way; result in

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end up

To finally reach a state, place or action

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fall through

To fail; doesnt happen

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figure out

To understand, find the answer

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fill out

To complete (a form/an application)

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find out

To discover or obtain information

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focus on

To concentrate on something

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get
get
get
get
get
get

To
To
To
To
To
To

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get of

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get on

along (with)
at
away
by
in
into (+noun)

be on good terms; work well with

imply
escape
manage to cope or to survive
enter
enter
1. To leave (bus, train, plane)
2. To remove

To board (bus, train, plane)

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get on with (something) To continue to do; make progress

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get on (well) with

(somebody)

To have a good relationship with

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get out

To leave

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get out of

To avoid doing something

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get over

To recover from (illness, disappointment)

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get over
get rid of
get together

To recover from (illness, disappointment)

To eliminate
To meet each other

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get up

To rise, leave bed

1. To cease opposition; yield
2. To To hand in; submit

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give in

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give up
go through

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grow up

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hand in

To stop doing something

To experience
To spend ones childhood; develop; become
an adult
To submit (report, homework)

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hand out

To distribute

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hang out

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hang up

To spend time in a particular place or with a

group of friends
To end a phone conversation
1. To wait

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hold on

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hurry up

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iron out

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join in

2. To grip tightly
To be quick, act speedily
To resolve by discussion, eliminate
differences
To participate
1. To engage in, become a member of

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join up

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keep on
keep up with
kick of

2. To meet and unite with

To continue doing something
To stay at the same level as someone or
something
To begin, start

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leave out

To omit, not mention

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let down

To disappoint

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look after

To take care of

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look down on

To consider as inferior

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look on

To be a spectator at an event

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look for

To try to find something

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look forward to
look up to
make fun of
make up
mix up

To
To
To
To
To

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move in

To arrive in a new home or office

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move out

To leave your home/office for another one.

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nod of

To fall asleep

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own up

To admit or confess something

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pass away

To die

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pass out

To faint

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pay back
put of
put on
put out
put up

To
To
To
To
To

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pick up

To collect somebody

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point out

To indicate/direct attention to something

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rely on
rule out

To count on, depend on, trust

To eliminate

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run away

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run into
run out of
set of
set up
shop around

To escape from a place or suddenly leave

To meet by accident or unexpectedly (also:
bump into)
To have no more of something.
To start a journey;
To start a business
To compare prices

await or anticipate with pleasure

admire
laugh at/ make jokes about
invent (excuse, story)
mistake one thing or person for another

reimburse
postpone, arrange a later date
turn on, switch on
extinguish
accommodate, give somebody a bed

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show of

To brag or want to be admired

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show up

To appear/arrive

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shut up (impolite)
sit down
stand up
stick up for
take after
take care of
take of
take on
take out
tell of
think over

To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To
To

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try on

To wear something to see if it suits or fits

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turn down
use up
watch out

To refuse
To finish a product (so that theres none left)
To be careful

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wear out

be silent, stop talking

take a seat
rise from a sitting position
defend
resemble, in appearance or character
look after
leave the ground
hire or engage staff
remove; extract
reprimand/criticize severely
consider

1. To become unusable

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work out

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wipe of

2. To become very tired

1. To do physical exercise
2. To find a solution or calculate
something
To clean (board, table).

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Id est or Exampli Gratia
If you want to keep your job here, you must abide by our
rules.
I hope you can account for the time you were out!
The facts in the case just dont add up.
I advise against walking alone in this neighborhood.
I agree with you. I think you should go as well.
We need to allow for unexpected charges along the way.
1. He appealed to the court to change its decision.
2. A vacation of sunbathing doesnt appeal to me.
He applied for a scholarship for next semester.
When he saw the bear, he backed away in fright.
Local authorities backed down on their threats to build on
that part of the beach.
1. Im going to be very strict with him. I hope youll back
me up on this?
2. You should back up all your computer files in a secure
location.
Im banking on you to help with the charity event.
Jenna fell in the parking lot and blacked out.
The police blocked of the street after the explosion.
1. Tommy blew up the red balloon.
2. Dont blow up at me. Its not my fault.
It all boils down to who has more power.
You need to boot up your computer before you begin to work.
One of the wolves broke away from his pack.
1. The washing machine broke down so we had to call in
the repair technician.
2. John broke down when he heard the news.
Burglars broke into my car last night.

Rioting broke out after the government raised the fuel prices
again.
Several prisoners broke out of jail.
She broke up with Daniel after dating him for five years.
Sara is bringing up her children by herself.
I must brush up on my French before going to Paris next
month.
I bumped into Adam at the bank. He says hello.
1. The light bulb burnt out. Please change it.
2. She needs to work fewer hours. Otherwise she will burn
out.
Could please call back in ten minutes?
The game was called of because of bad weather.
It took Kylie several hours to calm down after she saw the
accident.
The soldiers carried on walking in order to get to their post
before dark.
1. His orders were carried out to the letter.
2. That company does not carry out tests on animals.
They said I must check in at least three hours before my flight.
1. Donna checked out of the hotel this morning.
2. I dont know if this price is correct. Ill check it out
online.
When the police started asking questions, the suspect
clammed up.
The local authorities have decided to clamp down on illegal
parking in handicapped parking places.
1. I was cleaning up and came across some old photos of
you.
2. The politician came across as a complete fool during the
TV interview.
Has the owner of the winning lotto ticket come forward?
You can count on me to keep your secret.
Ive decided to cut down on the amount of sweets I eat.
1. She cut out a coupon from the newspaper.

2. You need to cut out all red meat from your diet.
Catherine is not good at dealing with stress.
After the storm died down, we went outside to see the
damage it had caused.
She didnt get a salary this month, so shell have to do
without extra treats.
The suspects trial dragged on longer than we had expected!
They drew up a contract and had me sign it.
Their wedding gave us a chance to dress up and get out of the
house.
Why dont you drop in to see us on your way home?
1. Ill drop of the papers later today.
2. I often drop of in front of the TV.
Zack dropped out of college and joined the army.
Traffic usually eases of about 7pm
Her marriage ended in divorce.
If you dont improve your work habits, youll end up being
fired.
His plans to trek through South America fell through when he
got sick.
Hes trying to figure out how to earn enough money to go on
the trip to Spain.
Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as
possible.
Im going to to find out whos responsible for the power cut.
Tom had difficultty focusing on work the day before his
holiday started.
Its important to get along with your team supervisor.
What are you getting at? Do you think Im to blame?
I think we should get away for the weekend.
Students without jobs have a hard time getting by.
When did you get in last night?
How did you get into your car without the keys?
1. You should get of the train in Kings Heath.
2. I cant get the ink stain of my shirt.
Im trying to get on the flight to Brussels.

After they split up, she had a hard time getting on with her
life.
He doesnt get on very well with the other members of the
committee.
He had a hard time getting out of Newark because of the
snow?
Ednas trying to get out of working the night shift.
Has she gotten over the flu?
Mary had the chickenpox last week but she got over it.
Please get rid of that old t-shirt. Its so ragged.
Lets get together for your birthday on Saturday.
Will you please get up? Youve got a class in 20 minutes.
1. We will never give in to the terrorists demands.
2. Ill give in my paper tomorrow.
Morris gave up drinking 10 years ago.
Andy went through a lot of pain after his mother died.
Hes like Peter Pan. He never really grew up at all.
Please hand in your papers before Friday.
Susan volunteered at the shelter where she handed out warm
clothes.
Which pub does the team hang out at after the game?
If you hang up now, Ill never speak to you again.
1. Please hold on and a representative will answer your
call.
2. She was so scared on the rollercoaster ride that she held
on for dear life.
Hurry up and finish your lunch or well miss the train.
The two countries met at the conference to iron out their
differences.
Yes David, you can join in the discussion any time you like.
1. There was a war on, so some kids were only sixteen when
they joined up.
2. Lets separate now and join up later at the restaurant.
If you keep on making that noise I will get annoyed.
I read the paper every day to keep up with the news.
The rugby match kicked of at 3 oclock.

Please check your form again and make sure nothing is left
out.
I feel so let down because they promised me a puppy but all I
got was a doll.
Andy can you look after your sister until I get back?
Shes such a snob. She always looks down on anyone who is
poor.
If you dont want to take part in the game you can look on for
now.
Harry went to the shop to look for a new computer.
Im looking forward to my birthday. Its in two days time.
I always looked up to my father. He was a great man.
Its not nice to make fun of people in wheelchairs.
Thats a good excuse. Did you make up it up yourself?
She had so many cats that she kept mixing up their names.
Did you hear? Our new neighbors are moving in this
afternoon.
When are you moving out? We need your office for the new
guy.
You were so tired after the game that you nodded of on the
couch.
Come on. Own up. We know you did it!
Your grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep last
night.
He didnt drink enough water so he passed out at the end of
the race.
Ill pay you back as soon as I get the loan.
Dont put of until tomorrow, what you can do today.
Its very dark in here. Please put on the light on.
The fire fighters were able to put out fire in ten minutes.
I can put you up until the weekend but then Im going away.
Ill pick you up at around 7:00 to take you to the airport.
As I already pointed out, there was a mistake in your
calculation.
You can rely on me. I always arrive on time.
Since he had a sound alibi, the police ruled him out as a
suspect.
He ran away from home and joined the circus.
Im so glad I ran into you. I need to ask you something.
Weve run out of milk. Ill just pop next door to borrow some.
Lets set of early to miss the rush hour traffic.
They set up their own company when they were still in high
school.
Dont buy that. Lets shop around and see if we can find
something cheaper.

Hes such a show of. He has to tell everybody about his new
computer.
I dont think shell show up tonight. Her daughter is sick.
Shut up, youre spoiling the movie!
I think you should sit down. Its bad news.
The whole stadium stood up for the national anthem.
My big brother always stuck up for me when I got into a fight.
Angie really takes after her grandmother.
Please take care of my cat when Im away.
The plane will take of as soon as the fog lifts.
I hear theyre taking on extra staff for this event.
Please take out your mobile phones and turn them off.
The coach told her of for not trying hard enough.
Take your time and think it over before you decide.
Go ahead, try it on and see if it fits?
I asked her out but she turned me down flat.
Your parents used up all the coffee!
Watch out! Theres a dog in the road.
1. Julie wore out her shoes running the marathons.
2. Julie was worn out after all that running.
1. You should work out twice a week at the gym.
2. Can you work this out? Im no good at math.
Ill wash up if you wipe of the table.

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Phrasal Verb

Meaning

abide by

account for

Respect or obey
(the law, a decision, a rule)
Explain;give a reason

ache for

Want something or someone very much.

act on

act out

act up

add up

Take action as a result of something

Demonstrate something with gestures
and actions.
Cause pain or annoyance by functioning
badly
Make sense;seem reasonable

adhere to

Support; follow; act in accordance with

advise against

Recommend not doing something

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agree with

Have the same opinion as someone else

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aim at

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allow for

Direct towards a target

Take into consideration;
Include in a calculation

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amount to

Reach; be equivalent to

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angle at
angle for
answer back

Show from a particular point of view.

Try to obtain something by hinting.
Reply rudely

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answer for

1) Be responsible for something.

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answer to

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appeal to

2) Speak on behalf of someone.

Be responsible to/be controlled by
(someone)
1)Plead or make an earnest request.
2) Be attractive or interesting.
Make a formal request for something
(job, permit, loan, etc.)
Reach

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apply for

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arrive at

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ask after
ask around

Enquire about someone's well-being.

Mention it to people you see or meet.

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ask in

Invite someone to come inside.

(an agreement, a decision, a conclusion)

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ask out

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avail (oneself) of

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average out at
back away

Invite someone to lunch, dinner, the

cinema ...
Take advantage of something
(an opportunity)
Result in an average (amount)
Move backwards, in fear or dislike

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back down

Withdraw; concede defeat.

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back of
back out

Retreat, abandon an intention.

Withdraw from an agreement.
1) Give support or encouragement

back up
2) make a copy of (file, program...)
1) Pay money to secure someone's release
bail out
2) Rescue from financial difficulties
band together

Unite in a group.

bank on

Base your hopes on something/someone.

bargain for

Expect; be prepared for.

bear out

Confirm

bear with

Be patient.

beef up

Improve or make more substantial

black out
block of

Faint; lose consciousness

Separate using a barrier.
1) Explode.

blow up
boil down to
boot up

2) Be destroyed by an explosion.
Be summarized as
Start a computer by loading an operating
system or program.

break away

Escape from captivity.

break away from

Leave and become independent

1) Go out of order, stop functioning.

break down

2) Lose control of one's emotions.

break (sth) down

Divide in smaller or simpler parts.

break free

Detach from a physical hold.

break in/into

Enter by force in order to steal something.

break in/into

Enter by force in order to steal something.

break in on

Interrupt unexpectedly
1) Stop, discontinue

break of

2) Stop speaking

break out
break out of
break through

Start suddenly and spread quickly

Escape from a place by force.
Force a way through something

break up

Come to an end (marriage, relationship...)

break up

Separate into small pieces.

Discontinue something or
do something in a different way.

break with
bring of

Succeed in doing something difficult

1) Raise (a child).

bring up

2) Mention something.

brush up on

Improve, refresh one's knowledge of

something.

bump into

Meet by accident or unexpectedly.

1) Stop (something) working

burn out
2) Become exhausted from overworking
butt in (on)
call back
call of

Interrupt impolitely.
Return a phone call
Cancel

call on/upon

Formally invite or request.

calm down

Become more relaxed or less angry/upset.

carry on

Continue.
1) Do something as specified (plan, order,
threat...)

carry out

2) Perform or conduct (test, experiment ...)

carry over

Postpone until later.

catch up on

Acquire information you have missed.

catch up with

Reach the same stage as someone else.

check in

Register at a hotel or airport.

1) Pay one's bill and leave (a hotel)

check out

clam up

2) Investigate or verify.
Put someone in a better mood.
Contribute to, or participate in, something
done by a group.
Refuse to speak.

clamp down on

Act strictly to prevent something.

close down

Stop operating (company, restaurant,

cinema ...)

cheer up
chip in

1) Find by chance, encounter

come across
2) Appear, seem, make an impression.
come down with

Become ill with ...

come forward
come up against
come up with

Present oneself; volunteer

Be faced with or opposed by.
Produce an idea or plan.
1) Stop working.

conk out
2) Stop or fall asleep (from exhaustion).
count on

Rely or depend on.

cross out

Remove by drawing a line through.

cut down on

Reduce in number or size.

1) Remove using scissors.
2) Stop doing something.
Handle, take care of, address (problem,
situation)

cut out
deal with

deck out (in/with)

Dress; decorate

die down

Calm down, become less strong.

1) Try to find deep inside something.
2) Start to do something.

dig into
3) Take from something.

1) Break up the soil/remove by digging.

dig up
2) Discover or reveal information.
dish out

Distribute or give away a lot.

dispense with

Decide to do without something.

do away with

Get rid of; abolish.

do over

Clean or redecorate.

do up

Fasten (a garment)

do without

Manage without.

drag on

Last longer than expected.

1) Make something longer than necessary.

drag out

2) Make someone reveal or give information

unwillingly.

draw up

Write (contract, agreement, document).

1) Wear elegant clothes.

dress up
2) Disguise oneself.
drift apart

Become less and less close.

drift of
drive at

Gradually fall asleep.

Insinuate; be trying to say.

drop behind

Fall into a position behind others.

drop in

Visit, usually on the way somewhere.

1) Deliver someone or something.

drop of
2) Fall asleep.
drop out

Leave school without finishing.

drown out

Be louder in order to cover another sound.

ease of/up
egg on
embark on/upon

Reduce, become less severe or slow down

(pain, traffic, work ...)
Encourage
Start or engage in

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end up

Finish in a certain way / result in

Finally reach a state, place or action
1) Eliminate differences of opinion.

even out
2) Become level or regular
explain away

Find an excuse or plausible explanation

face up (to)

Accept ad deal with something unpleasant.

fall apart

Disintegrate; break; fall into pieces.

fall back on

Be able to use something in an emergency

fall behind

Fail to maintain a certain level

fall through

Fail / does not happen

figure out

Understand / find the answer

fill in for

Temporarily substitute for another person

fill out

Complete (a form/application)

find out

Discover or obtain information

fire away

Ask questions in quick succession.

fire back

Shoot back

fit in (with)

Feel comfortable or be in harmony with

fix up
fizzle out

Repair or renovate
Gradually end

focus on

Concentrate on something

fold in

Mix one ingredient with another.

freak out

Panic or go crazy

frown on/upon
fuss over
get about/around

Disapprove
Pay excessive attention to
1) Move from place to place
2) Spread, circulate

get
get
get
get
get
get
get

Be on good terms / work well with.

Imply
Escape
Manage to cope or to survive.
Start to actually do something.
Enter
Enter

along (with)
at
away
by (on)
down to
in
into (+ noun)

1) Leave (bus, train, plane).

get of
get on

2) Remove from something.

Board (bus, train, plane)

get on with

Continue to do something / make progress

get on (well) with

get out
get out of (+noun)

Have a good relationship with

Leave
Leave

get out of (+verb)

Avoid doing something

get over

Recover from (illness, disappointment)

get rid of

Eliminate

get round (to)

Find the necessary time to do something.

get together
get up

Meet each other

Rise / leave bed
1) Give something free of charge.

give away
give back

2) Reveal something.
Return something to its owner.

give in

Accept defeat; surrender

give over!

Stop doing something irritating.

1) Stop doing something.

give up

go in
go into (+ noun)

2) Stop trying to do something

Treat something briefly so as to avoid
embarrassing details.
Agree with; accept.
Return
1) Leave a place
2) Disappear / fade
Enter
Go inside

go into (+ noun)

Join or enter a profession or organisation.

go in for

Have something as an interest or hobby.

go out

Leave one's home to attend a social event.

go (out) with

Have someone as a boyfriend/girlfriend.

go up
go with
go through

Increase, rise
Look good with something else.
Experience

go with/together

Match; harmonize (with)

gloss over
go along (with)
go back
go away

grow up

Spend one's childhood / become an adult

hand back

Return

hand down

Pass on (by tradition, inheritance...)

hand in

Submit (report, homework)

hand out

Distribute

hand over

Give to someone in authority.

hang back

Be reluctant to do something

hang on
hang on (to)

Wait
Keep a hold on something
Spend time in a particular place or with a
group of friends
End a telephone conversation
Start to go somewhere.
Go/move in a certain direction.
Aim a blow at something.
Retaliate / reply to an attack
Find unexpectedly or by inspiration
1) Wait

hang out
hang up
head of
head for
hit at
hit back
hit on/upon
hold on
hold up
hook up
hook up (with)
hurry up
idle away
iron out

2) Grip tightly
Show as a example
Fasten (a garment)
Link broadcasting facilities
Be quick / act speedily
Waste time doing nothing much.
Resolve by discussion/ eliminate
differences

impose on/upon

Ask too much of someone.

improve on/upon

Make better

indulge in

Allow yourself to enjoy something

insure against

Guarantee compensation for damage etc.

invite out
join in

Ask someone to join you for lunch, dinner,

etc.
Participate
1) Engage in, become a member of

join up
2) Meet and unite with
jot down

Take quick notes

keep at
keep back
keep on

kneel down
kick of
knock back

Persevere.
Retain / force to stay back
Continue doing something
Stay at the same level as someone or
something
Go down on your knees
Begin, start
Drink quickly (usually alcohol)

knock down

Strike someone or something to the ground.

knock out

Cause someone to fall unconscious.

know of

have heard of / have knowledge about

laugh of

Make light of something / minimize

lay of
leaf through
leak out
leave out

Fire, dismiss, let go

Turn over pages quickly
Become known (information)
Omit / not mention
1) Disappoint

keep up with

let down
2) Lengthen (skirt, pants)
light up

Illuminate

line up
live through

Stand in a row.
Experience something and survive

liven up

Make something livelier or more attractive.

log of

Access a program or database using a

password.
End access to a database.

look after

Take care of

look ahead
look away

Think of the future

Turn your head away so as not to see

look back on

Remember the past

look down on

Consider as inferior

look
look
look
look
look

Try to find something

Await or anticipate with pleasure
Examine or investigate.
Be a spectator at an event
Be careful/pay attention

log in/on

for
forward to
into
on
out

look through

examine, usually quickly

look up to

Admire

lose out

Be unsuccessful / suffer a loss

lose out on

miss or be deprived of something

lose out to

be less successful

make for

move in the direction of/head for

make fun of

Laugh at / make jokes about

make (sthg) into

make of

Convert or change into

have an opinion about something

make of with

Steal and hurry away

make out
make out
make oneself out
(to be)

be able to hear or read something

fill in the details (e.g. cheque)

make up

Invent (excuse, story)

make up

put on powder, lipstick, etc.

make up

prepare a bed for use

make up
make up (with)

form, constitute
End a quarrel/become friends again

make up for

Compensate for

mark down

Reduce the price.

miss out (on)

Lose an opportunity to do something.

mix up

Mistake one thing or person for another

move in

Arrive in a new home or office

move out

Leave your home/office for another one.

nail down

Make someone say something precisely

name after

Give the same name as another person

narrow down

Reduce a list or a number of options.

nod of

Fall asleep

claim to be

nose about/around
note down

Try to discover by searching.

Write something down

opt out

Leave a system or decide not to participate

own up

Admit or confess something

pass away
pass on
pass out

Die
Transmit
Faint / lose consciousness

pay back

Reimburse

pick on

Choose someone to blame, punish, bully,

etc.

pick out

Select; choose

pick up
pick up

Learn
Collect; give someone a lift

play up

Cause pain or discomfort.

play up

Emphasize or make something seem more

important.

play down

Minimize or make something appear less

important

pop across/over/
down/out
pop in
pop up
pull through
put away
put
put
put
put
put

back
of
on
on
out

Come or go quickly in the direction specified

Make a brief visit
Arise, occur
Overcome difficulties or illness
Return something to its normal place after
using it.
Replace, return to its proper place
Postpone / arrange a later date
Turn on / switch on
Wear a garment or piece of clothing.
Extinguish

put (yourself) out

Go to a lot of trouble / be inconvenienced.

put (something) out

Leave/place something outside the house.

put through
put up

Connect two people (on the phone)

Erect, build

put (someone) up

Accommodate / give someone a bed

put up with
pick up

Tolerate
Collect somebody

point out

Indicate / direct attention to something

reel of

Recite without effort or pause

rely on

Count on / depend on / trust

rig out
rig-out
ring back
ring of
rub out
rule out
run away

Dress or equip
Outfit
Return a phone call (Also: call back)
End a phone call
Erase
Eliminate
Escape from a place or suddenly leave
Meet by accident or unexpectedly
(also : bump into)
Have no more of something
Make something smaller than originally
intended.

run into
run out of
scale back/down
scrape together
scrape up
scrape through
set of
set up

Manage to find or collect enough of

something you need, usually money
Succeed with difficulty
Start a journey
Start a business

settle for

Accept something not quite satisfactory.

shop around

Compare prices

show of
show up
shut up (impolite)

Brag or want to be admired

Appear / arrive
Be silent, stop talking

sign away

Give up one's rights or ownership

sign
sign
sign
sign

Register (e.g. at a hotel)

Pay your bill and leave (e.g. a hotel)
Transfer ownership of something
Enroll in an activity

in
out
over (to)
up (for)

sign up (with)

Sign an agreement to work for somebody

single out
sink in
sit down
sleep in

Select for special attention

To be fully understood
Take a seat
Sleep later than usual

sleep over

Stay overnight at someone else's home.

slip up
slow down

Make a mistake
Decelerate

sober up

Get rid of the effects of too much alcohol

sort out

organise, resolve a problem

speed up

accelerate

stand up
stick around
stick out
stick out

1) Represent, mean
2) Tolerate
Rise from a sitting position
Stay somewhere for some time
Come out
Become noticeable

stick (sth) out

Tolerate, accept to continue

stick to
stick together
stick up for

Continue without changing anything

Support each other.
Defend

stick with

Continue using or doing something

take after

Resemble in appearance or character

take apart

Dismantle or separate the components

stand for

take away

Buy food at a restaurant and carry it

elsewhere to eat it.
Cause something to disappear

take back

Agree to receive back/ be returned.

take
take
take
take
take

Retract or withdraw something said

Look after
Leave the ground
Allow to stay in one's home
Note with your eyes and register.
Understand what one sees, hears or reads /
realize what is happening.

take away

back
care of
of
in
in

take in
take on

Hire or engage staff

take out

talk into

Remove / extract
Invite someone to dinner, the theatre,
cinema, etc.
Persuade someone to do something

talk out of

Persuade someone not to do something

tear up
tell of
test out
think over
throw away
throw up
tire out
touch down

Rip into pieces

Reprimand / criticize severely
Carry out an experiment
Consider
Discard as useless or unwanted.
Vomit / be sick
Exhaust completely
Land on the runway

toy with

Think about, without serious intent

track down
trade in

Find by searching
Give as part payment for a new article.

take out

try on

Put on or wear something to see if it suits

or fits

turn away

Refuse entrance to someone

1)Lower the volume.

turn down
turn of

2)Refuse
Stop by turning a switch, tap or knob.
1) Arrive, appear

turn up
2) Raise the volume
use up

Finish a product ( so that there's none left)

veer away from

vie with

Avoid, stay away from

Compete or rival with someone
Express confidence in, or guarantee
something

vouch for
ward of
warm up
wash up
watch out
water down
wear away
wear down
wear of
wear out
whip up
wolf down
work out

Keep away or repel (something dangerous

or unpleasant).
1) Reheat something.
2) Make more lively or more
relaxed.
Wash the dishes after a meal.
Be careful
1) Dilute or make weaker by adding
water
2) Make less severe
To disappear after use or over time.
Make someone feel weary/tired.
Gradually disappear.
1) Become unusable
2) Become very tired
Prepare quickly.
Eat greedily and quickly.
1) Do physical exercise
2) Find a solution or calculate
something

wind up

Finish or put an end to something

wind up

Arrive finally in a place.

wipe of
wrap up
wrap up
write back

Clean (board, table)

Cover; enclose
Complete (a task, a discussion)
Reply to a letter

write (sth) down

Note something on a piece of paper.

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If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules.
I hope you can account for the money you spent!
He was so lonely he ached for the sound of a human voice.
The police acted on the call they received.
They acted out the scene in the classroom.
Dad's poor knee is acting up again.
Her story just doesn't add up.
All contestants must adhere to the rules.
The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.
I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too.
The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker.
You'd better leave early to allow for heavy traffic.
1) The total cost amounts to 1200.
2) His statement amounted to a confession.
The documentary was angled at young viewers.
I suspect Tom's angling for a free ticket.
Don't answer back your mother!
1) Normally parents have to answer for their children's
behaviour.
2) I agree, but I can't answer for my associate.
Who do you answer to in your job?
1) The organisers appealed to the crowd to stay calm.
2) Camping doesn't appeal to me.
He applied for the job advertised.
It is hoped that they will arrive at an agreement at the end of
the meeting..
My mother is always asking after you.
I'll ask around and see if anyone has seen your cat.
I couldn't leave her standing outside in the cold so I asked her
in.

John has asked Mary out several times.

When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of
the opportunity and buy some shares.
The price of lunch averages out at 10 per person.
When he saw the dog, he backed away.
Local authorities backed down on their plans to demolish the
cinema.
The thugs backed off when they saw the police.
We made a deal. You can't back out now!
1) If I tell the boss we've got too much work,
will you back me up?
2) It is recommended to back up all files.
1) When he was arrested, his family refused
to bail him out.
2) The government bailed out the bank.
Consumers banded together to protest against the
measures.
Don't forget the date. I'm banking on your help.
The interview was more difficult than he had bargained for.
The other witnesses will bear out my testimony.
Please bear with me please while I finish my explanation.
He beefed up his presentation with diagrams and statistics.
When he fell off the horse, he blacked out.
The area was blocked of during the demonstration.
1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow
up at 9 o'clock.
2) The car blew up but luckily there was
nobody in it.
The problem boils down to a lack of money.
Just give me a few minutes to boot up the computer.
The horses were enclosed in a paddock but
a few of them managed to break away.
He broke away from the organisation and
set up his own agency.
1) John's car broke down on the way to the
airport.
2) The parents broke down when they
heard the bad news.
The lesson will be easier to learn if you break it down into
small sections.
He broke free from his attacker's grasp.
1) I saw a man outside trying to break in.

2) The burglars broke into the house

around midnight.
An operator suddenly broke in on our telephone conversation.
1) It was decided to break of diplomatic
relations with that country.
2) She broke of in the middle of a
sentence.
Rioting broke out as a result of the strike.
Three prisoners broke out of jail.
The car broke through the barrier.
After her marriage broke up, Emma went to live in London.
Jack had to use a fork to break up the soil.
He broke with tradition and invented new methods.
You pretended to be a journalist and he believed you?
I never thought you'd bring that of!
1) She stopped working in order to bring up
her children.
2) His friends knew he had lost his job but
they decided not to bring up the subject.
Mary decided to brush up on her Spanish before going to
South-America.
Pedro bumped into his English teacher at the supermarket.
1) The fuse has burnt out.
2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't
slow down.
It's rude to butt in on a conversation.
I'll call you back as soon as possible.
The meeting was called of because of the strike.
I now call upon the President to address the assembly.
He was angry at first, but he eventually calmed down.
He carried on gardening in spite of the rain.
1) The plan was carried out to perfection.
2) Tests are carried out to determine the efficiency of a new
drug.
As regards holidays, can we carry over days from one year to
the next?
I must call by mother to catch up on the latest family events.
I've missed some classes so I'll have to work hard to catch up
with the others.

For security reasons, you have to check in two hours before

your flight.
1) Is Mr. Bush still at the hotel? No, he checked out this
morning.
2) I don't know if the address is still valid.
I'll check it out.
I told her a joke to try and cheer her up.
Bob has decided to retire and we're going to buy him a
present. Do you want to chip in?
When the teacher arrived, she clammed up.
The government decided to clamp down on smoking in public
areas.
When the factory closed down, the employees lost their jobs.
1) Julie came across some photographs of her grandparents in
the attic.
2) The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the
interview.
The architect planned to attend the inauguration but
unfortunately he came down with the flu over the weekend.
The police have asked any witnesses to come forward.
The project came up against a lot of criticism.
Sacha came up with a great idea for the party.
1) The car conked out on the motorway.
2) He was so exhausted, he conked out in front of the TV.

I'm counting on the taxi driver to find the theatre.

In some exercises you are asked to cross out the incorrect
word.
The doctor told him to cut down on cigarettes.
1) She cut out a picture in a magazine.
2) I'm going to cut out eating sweet food.
The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers.
1) The women were all decked out in beautiful
dresses.
2) The exhibition hall will be decked out in the
colours of Europe.
When the applause died down, she started to sing.
1) He dug into his pocket and found a coin.
2) It was time to dig into the work that had
accumulated on her desk.
3) Dad had to dig into his savings to repair the

roof.
1) He tried to dig up the tree by its roots.
2) Some newspapers often try to dig up
scandalous information.
He spent the day dishing out invitations to tourists.
I'm afraid you'll have to download it.
They've dispensed with the paper version.
Some people think it's time to do away with the monarchy.
My parents will need to do over their living-room soon. The
paintwork needs refreshing.
Good boy Alex! You know how to do up your coat now!
The shops are closed so we'll have to
do without sugar.
We expected a short speech but it dragged on and on!
1) Let's decide now and not drag out this
discussion.

2) The police finally dragged out a confession

from the suspect.
An agreement as drawn up and signed by the two parties.
1) Do people dress up to go to the opera in your
country?
2) Children love to dress up at Halloween.
We were childhood friends but we drifted apart over the
years.
He sat back, closed his eyes and drifted of.
What exactly are you driving at?
Our sales have dropped behind those of our competitors.
I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on my way home
from school.
1) I'll drop you of at the bus stop if you like.
2) Granddad often drops of in front of the TV.
She decided to go to art school, then dropped out after the
first term.
She turned up the music to drown out the noise of the
children outside.
After Christmas, the workload generally eases of.
Egged on by his friends, the boy climbed over the wall.
She embarked on a career that lead her to fame.

Their marriage ended in divorce.

If he continues his misconduct, he'll end up in prison.
1) After a long discussion they managed to even out their
differences.
2) The road was evened out to make it safer.
How are you going to explain away the missing money?
Sam will have to face up to the fact that Jenny is not in love
with him.
1) My car is so old it's falling apart.
2) Their marriage fell apart after they both
lost their jobs.
We were lucky to have some tinned food to fall back on.
She fell behind at school and had to study harder.
Our planned boat trip fell through because of the storm.
I'm trying to figure out how to assemble the wardrobe.
Eva is absent this morning and Julie is going to fill in for her.
Please fill out the enclosed form and send it back as soon as
possible.
I'm going to call the cinema to find out what time the film
starts.
May we ask some questions?
Sure, fire away!
The policemen fired back at the robbers.
He just doesn't fit in with the others.
They're going to fix up the house before moving in.
Over the years their friendship fizzled out.
The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the
product.
Fold in the eggs with the sugar.
She nearly freaked out when she saw the colour of her hair. It
was a disaster!
My parents always frowned on smoking.
She's always fussing over her grandson.
1) It's not easy to get around the city without
a map.
2) News of their separation soon got about.
I get along (well) with my mother-in-law.
What exactly are you trying to get at?
The robbers got away in a black car.
It's difficult to get by on a low salary.
It's time to get down to some serious work!
How did the burglar get in?
How did the burglar get into the house?

1) Get of the bus at Trafalgar Square.

2) She's trying to get of the stain.
You can pay when you get on the bus.
Be quiet and get on with your homework.
I get on very well with my colleagues.
How did he get out?
How did he get out of the house?
Some husbands manage to get out of
doing any housework.
Charlie had the 'flu but he got over it.
It's difficult to get rid of old habits.
I finally got round to making the list that I promised.
Let's get together for lunch one day.
I usually get up at 7 o'clock.
1) He gave away most of his paintings.
2) The names of the witnesses will not be given away.
He promised to give back the money he borrowed..
The authorities refused to give in to the demands of the
population.
Give over complaining! It doesn't help at all!
1) Sarah gave up smoking five years ago.
2) Have you found the answer? No, I give up
The director glossed over the recent drop in sales.
Alex tends to go along with anything his wife says.
Children go back to school after the holidays.
1) We decided to go away for a few days.
2) The stain still hasn't gone away.
There's a bakery. Let's go in and buy some bread.
Go into the bakery and see if they sell croissants.
He decided to go into the army when he left school.
She doesn't really go in for sports.
Many young people go out a lot.
Is Julie going (out) with Tom?
The price of petrol may go up.
These shoes don't go with my skirt.
Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident.
The curtains don't go with the carpet.
The curtains and carpet don't go together.

He grew up in a small village.

She read the article and then handed it back.
My clothes were handed down to me by my older sister.
All application forms must be handed in before the end of the
month.
Samples will be handed out at the end
of the demonstration.
The boy was forced to hand over the mobile phone he had
stolen.
All the children rushed towards the clown except one boy who
hung back.
Hang on a minute. I'm early ready.
Hang on to that rope and you'll be ok.
Where does he hang out these days?
Who does he hang out with?
Don't hang up. I haven't finished yet.
He headed of to the train station.
The boat was heading for the rocks.
He hit at the wasp with a newspaper.
When he was attacked, the boy hit back.
She hit upon an idea for her new collection.
1) Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown.
2) She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge.
She held up the diagram for all to see.
I need help to hook up my dress.
Many networks are hooked up by satellite.
Hurry up! We'll miss the bus!
He idles away hours every day watching television.
The meeting tomorrow will be an opportunity to iron out
difficulties.
Is it alright if I stay?
I don't want to impose upon your hospitabity.
The runner improved on his previous performance.
Ive been dieting all week but today I'm going to indulge in a
dessert.
The house is insured against fire.
Harry invited her out for dinner.
She was too shy to join in the game.
1) John was in the army and Tom joined up as soon as he left
school.
2) The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel.
I jotted down the address while watching the programme on
TV.

His father encouraged him to keep at his studies.

A barrier was installed to keep back the fans.
I told him to be quiet but he kept on making noise.
Bill walks so fast it's difficult to keep up with him.
Most people kneel down to pray.
The football match kicked of at 3 p.m.
He knocked back a pint of beer and left.
The child was knocked down by a car.
The tree was knocked down during the storm
The boxer was knocked out in the first round.
Do you know of anyone else attending the conference?
He laughed of the unflattering review of his latest book.
Many factories have had to lay of workers.
She leafed through a magazine in the waiting room.
News of the planned merger leaked out.
Tom's name was left out of the report.
1) You promised to come to the party, so don't let
me down!
2) The skirt is too short? I'll let it down for you.
1) 1 watched the floodlights light up the castle.
2) Her face always lights up when she sees her grandson.
3) The screen lights up when you turn on a computer.
The books were lined up neatly on the shelves.
My grandparents lived through two wars.
We need to liven up the presentation somehow.
You need to log in to your account before you use the services.
Log of the system and then turn off the computer.
A baby sitter looks after the children when their parents go
out.
It's time to forget the past and look ahead.
The scene was so horrible that I had to look away.
My parents and their friends like to look back on "the good
old days".
He tends to look down on anyone who is not successful.
Jane went shopping to look for a pair of shoes.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
I'll look into the matter and call you back.
Billy didn't take part in the fight. He just looked on.
Look out! There's a car coming.
I'll look through my mail to see if I can find your message.

He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked up to

him.
I'm the one who'll lose out if our plan goes wrong.
Because I left before the end of the year I lost out on the
annual bonus.
I watched the documentary until the end so as not to lose out
on anything.
Jose was called for an interview but he lost out to the
candidate who spoke fluent English.
Let's make for the exit before the crowd starts to leave.
The old lady dresses so strangely that the children make fun
of her.
We've made our garage into a TV room.
What do you make of his latest suggestion?
He made of with my briefcase while I was checking the
timetable.
I can't make out what's written on the board
Just make out the chequeto our company.
He made himself out to be a journalist but it wasn't true.
Some employees make up excuses when they arrive late for
work.
She spends ages making herself up/putting on make-up
You can stay here tonight. I'll make up a bed for you in the
spare room.
What qualities make up his character?.
It's time to shake hands and make up.
With hard work I can make up for the days
I was absent.
The coat was marked down by 40% a real bargain!
If you leave before Saturday you'll miss out on the party.
I don't know the members' names yet.
I tend to mix them up
You've bought a new house? When are you moving in?
My neighbour is leaving. He's moving out next Saturday.
He promised to come but we'll have to nail him down to a
date.
William was named after his grandfather.
The list of suspects has been narrowed down to three people.
My grandfather often nods of in front of the television.

I don't like people nosing around my desk.

I'll call the station and note down the departure times.
I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I had to opt out of the
tournament.
The boy owned up. He said he kicked the ball through the
window.
The old lady passed away peacefully.
Don't forget to pass on the information.
She passed out when she heard the bad news.
I will lend you 20 provided you pay me back before the end
of the week.
The other children were always picking on Charlie because of
his red hair.
Will you help me pick out a handbag to go with my outfit?
Children are quick to pick up a new language.
James is coming to pick me up at 8 o'clock.
My stomach is starting to play up again after all that heavy
food.
He always plays up his achievements.
The government played down the gravity of the situation.
She popped over to visit her mother after lunch.
He sometimes pops in for a cup of coffee.
The question popped up during the meeting.
My grandmother caught pneumonia but she pulled through.
Please put away the dictionary when you've finished using it.
Put it back on the shelf please.
The meeting was put of because of the strike.
Could you put on the light please?
Put on your coat - it's getting cold.
It took a long time to put out the fire.
Please don't put yourself out for us.
Don't forget to put out the dustbin.
I'll put you through to Mr. Brown.
He put up a tent for the children.
We can put you up if you'd like to come for the week-end.
I don't know how you can put up with all the noise.
I'll pick you up at the station.
The teacher pointed out the mistake.

She amazed everyone by reeling of all the phrasal verbs she

had learned.
Don't worry. You can rely on me. I can keep
a secret.
The old lady arrived all rigged out in her best clothes.
Stella arrived in the most extraordinary rig-out!
John rang and asked if you could ring him back.
He gave his name and then rang of.
Write it in pencil so that you can rub it out.
The police ruled out political motives.
He ran away from home at the age of fourteen.
Sophie ran into Maria at the shopping centre.
What a nuisance! I've run out of coffee.
Due to the crisis the company had to scale down the size of the
plant.
We finally scraped together enough money to buy an old car.
How I scraped through the exam is a mystery!
Early Saturday morning we set of for the ski slopes.
She set up her own company 10 years ago.
I was hoping for a better proposal but I'll settle for the
amount you offer.
It's always wise to shop around before buying anything.
There's David showing of in his new sports car!
We expected William to come but he didn't show up.
Oh shut up you idiot!
He signed away his property and joined a religious
community.
Let's go and eat as soon as we've signed in.
He signed out and left for the airport.
He signed over the house to his two children.
Emma signed up for a computer course.
Paul has signed up with a news agency.
Two boys were singled out for extra coaching.
It took a while for the scale of the disaster to sink in.
Please come in and sit down.
Tomorrow is Saturday, so I can sleep in!
You're welcome to sleep over if you don't want to drive in this
weather.
You slipped up there! His name is Alex, not Alan!
You're driving too fast. Slow down!
Jack went for a long walk to sober up.
Students should sort out their books at the end of the school
year.
We need to speed up the registration procedure.

1) VAT stands for value added tax.

2) I'm not going to stand for such behaviour!
The pupils stood up when the headmaster arrived.
I'll stick around until the end of the parade.
His shirt was sticking out from his trousers.
With that dress you'll really stick out!
Lunch with my girlfriend's colleagues was boring but I had to
stick it out - I had no choice!
We must decide on a plan of action and stick to it.
Good friends always stick together.
It's important to stick up for one's principles.
I'll stick with this grammar book because it has everything I
need.
Jamie really takes after his dad.
The technician has to take the machine apart in order to
repair it.
Two beef curries to take away please.
The doctor gave me tablets to take away the pain.
We will take back goods only if you can produce the receipt.
I take back what I said about cheating.
I'll take care of your plants while you're away.
The plane took of at 7 o'clock.
She's always taking in stray cats and dogs!
She took in every detail of her rival's outfit.
The man immediately took in the scene and called the police.
Business is good so the company is taking on extra staff.
She took out a pen to note the address.
He took her out for a meal on her birthday.
I talked John into buying a new car.
I tried to talk Amy out of leaving her job.
Tear up the boxes before you put them in the bin.
The teacher told her of for not doing her homework.
The theory hasn't been tested out yet.
I'll have to think over the proposal before I decide.
You can throw away that book - it's a load of rubbish!
I nearly threw up when I saw the injured passengers.
The children tired out their grandmother.
The plane touched down exactly on time.
I've been toying with the idea of starting to walk to work.
The police finally tracked down the main suspect.
I traded in my car for a new model.

I'm not sure about the size. Can I try it on?

Hundreds of fans were turned away from the football stadium.
1)Please turn down the music; it's too
loud.
2) I couldn't turn down an offer like that!
Turn of the lights please before you leave.
1) She turned up an hour late.
2) Could you turn up the radio please?
The kids have used up all the toothpaste.
I veer away from hypochondriacs if I can.
The athletes vied with each other for first place.
You can give the keys to Andy. I can vouch for him.
I take plenty of vitamin C to ward of colds.
1) She warmed up some left-over soup.
2) He told a few jokes to warm up the
atmosphere.
Who's going to help me wash up?
Watch out! There's a car coming.
1) If you water down the medicine it will be
easier to take.
2) He watered down his remarks so as not
to offend anyone.
The words on the cover had worn away.
The baby's constant crying wore her down.
The effect of the painkiller began to wear of.
1) Julie wore out her shoes sightseeing.
2) At the end of the day Julie was worn out.
I can whip up something to eat if you're hungry.
The boys wolfed down the whole cake in no time!
1) I work out twice a week at the gym club.
2) It's expensive but I haven't worked out
the exact cost yet.
- Before winding up his speech he thanked
everyone for their presence.
- He decided to wind up his business and
retire.
We finally wound up in a village with a spectacular view.
The teacher asked Lee to wipe of the board.
She's busy wrapping up her Christmas presents.
The salesman hoped to wrap up a few deals.
I wrote back to accept the invitation.

He wrote down the address of the hotel.

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Phrasal Verb
ask someone out

Meaning
invite on a date

ask around

ask many people the same question

add up to something
back something up
back someone up
blow up
blow something up

equal
reverse
support
explode
add air

break down

stop functioning (vehicle, machine)

break down

get upset

break something down

divide into smaller parts

break in

force entry to a building

break into something

enter forcibly

break something in

wear something a few times so that it

doesn't look/feel new

break in

interrupt

break up
break up

end a relationship
start laughing (informal)

break out

escape

break out in something

bring someone down
bring someone up

develop a skin condition

make unhappy
raise a child

bring something up

start talking about a subject

bring something up

vomit

call around

phone many different places/people

call someone back

return a phone call

call something of

cancel

call on someone
call on someone

ask for an answer or opinion

visit someone

call someone up

phone

calm down

relax after being angry

not care for

someone/something

not like (formal)

catch up

get to the same point as someone

else

check in

arrive and register at a hotel or airport

check out

leave a hotel

check someone/something
look at carefully, investigate
out
check out
someone/something
cheer up
cheer someone up
chip in
clean something up

look at (informal)
become happier
make happier
help
tidy, clean

come across something

find unexpectedly

come apart
come down with
something

separate

come forward
come from somewhere
count on
someone/something
cross something out
cut back on something

become sick
volunteer for a task or to give
evidence
originate in
rely on
draw a line through
consume less

cut something down

make something fall to the ground

cut in

interrupt
pull in too closely in front of another
vehicle

cut in

cut something of

start operating (of an engine or

electrical device)
remove with something sharp

cut something of

stop providing

cut someone of

take out of a will

cut in

cut something out

remove part of something (usually

with scissors and paper)

do someone/something
over

beat up, ransack (BrE, informal)

do something over

do again (AmE)

do away with something

discard

do something up
dress up

fasten, close
wear nice clothing

drop back

move back in a position/group

drop in/by/over

come without an appointment

drop someone/something
of

take someone/something somewhere

and leave them/it there

drop out
eat out

quit a class, school etc

eat at a restaurant

end up

eventually reach/do/decide

fall apart

break into pieces

fall down

fall to the ground

fall out

separate from an interior

(of hair, teeth) become loose and
unattached

fall out
figure something out

understand, find the answer

fill something in

to write information in blanks, as on a

form (BrE)

fill something up
find out

to write information in blanks, as on a

form (AmE)
fill to the top
discover

find something out

discover

get something
across/over

communicate, make understandable

get along/on

like each other

get around

have mobility

get away

go on a vacation

fill something out

get away with something do without being noticed or punished

get back

return

get something back

receive something you had before

get back at someone

retaliate, take revenge

get back into something

become interested in something again

get on something

step onto a vehicle

get over something

recover from an illness, loss, difficulty

get over something

overcome a problem

give someone away

give something away

finally find time to do (AmE: get

around to something)
meet (usually for social reasons)
get out of bed
stand
reveal hidden information about
someone
take the bride to the altar
ruin a secret

give something away

give something to someone for free

give something back

return a borrowed item

give in

reluctantly stop fighting or arguing

get round to something

get together
get up
get up
give someone away

give something up
give up
go after someone
go after something

give to many people (usually at no

cost)
quit a habit
stop trying
follow someone
try to achieve something

go against someone

compete, oppose

go ahead
go back

start, proceed
return to a place

go out

leave home to go on a social event

go out with someone

date

go over something

review

go over

visit someone nearby

give something out

go without something
grow apart
grow back
grow up

suffer lack or deprivation

stop being friends over time
regrow
become an adult

grow out of something

get too big for

grow into something

grow big enough to fit

hand something down

give something used to someone else

hand something in

submit

hand something out

to distribute to a group of people

hand something over

give (usually unwillingly)

hang in
hang on

stay positive (informal)

wait a short time (informal)

hang out

spend time relaxing (informal)

hang up

end a phone call

hold someone/something
back

prevent from doing/going

hold something back

hold on
hold onto
someone/something
hold
someone/somethingup

hide an emotion
wait a short time
hold firmly using your hands or arms
rob

keep on doing something continue doing

keep something from
someone

not tell

keep someone/something
out

stop from entering

keep something up

continue at the same rate

let someone down

fail to support or help, disappoint

let someone in

allow to enter

log in (or on)

sign in (to a website, database etc)

log out (or of)

sign out (of a website, database etc)

look after
someone/something

take care of

look down on someone

think less of, consider inferior

look for
someone/something

try to find

look forward to
something
look into something
look out
look out for
someone/something
look something over

be excited about the future

investigate
be careful, vigilant, and take notice
be especially vigilant for

look up to someone
make something up
make up
make someone up
mix something up
pass away
pass out

check, examine
search and find information in a
reference book or database
have a lot of respect for
invent, lie about something
forgive each other
apply cosmetics to
confuse two or more things
die
faint

pass something out

give the same thing to many people

pass something up

decline (usually something good)

pay someone back

return owed money

pay for something

be punished for doing something bad

pick something out

choose

look something up

point someone/something
indicate with your finger
out
put something down

put what you are holding on a surface

or floor

put someone down

insult, make someone feel stupid

put something of

postpone

put something out

put something together
put up with
someone/something

extinguish
assemble
tolerate

put something on

put clothing/accessories on your body

run into
someone/something

meet unexpectedly

run over
someone/something

drive a vehicle over a person or thing

run over/through
something

rehearse, review

run away

leave unexpectedly, escape

run out

have none left

send something back

return (usually by mail)

set something up

arrange, organize

set someone up

trick, trap

shop around

compare prices

show of

act extra special for people watching

(usually boastfully)

switch something of
switch something on
take after someone
take something apart
take something back
take of

stay somewhere for the night

(informal)
organize, resolve a problem
continue doing something, limit
yourself to one particular thing
stop the energy flow, turn off
start the energy flow, turn on
resemble a family member
purposely break into pieces
return an item
start to fly

take something of

remove something (usually clothing)

take something out

remove from a place or thing

pay for someone to go somewhere
with you

sleep over
sort something out
stick to something

take someone out

tear something up

rip into pieces

think back

remember (often + to, sometimes +

on)

think something over

consider

throw something away

dispose of
decrease the volume or strength
(heat, light etc)

turn something down

turn something down

refuse

turn something of

stop the energy flow, switch off

turn something on

start the energy, switch on

increase the volume or strength (heat,
light etc)

turn something up
turn up

appear suddenly

try something on
try something out

sample clothing
test

use something up

finish the supply

wake up
warm someone/something
up
warm up
wear of
work out
work out

stop sleeping

work something out

make a calculation

increase the temperature

prepare body for exercise
fade away
exercise
be successful

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Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie.
I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet.
Your purchases add up to $205.32.
You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out.
My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job.
The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence.
We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party.
Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had
died.
Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts.
Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo.
The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children.
I need to break these shoes in before we run next week.
The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death.
My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America.
The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking.
The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking.
I broke out in a rash after our camping trip.
This sad music is bringing me down.
My grandparents brought me up after my parents died.
My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports.
He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet.
We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we
needed.
I called the company back but the offices were closed for the
weekend.
Jason called the wedding of because he wasn't in love with his
fianc.

The professor called on me for question 1.

We called on you last night but you weren't home.
Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in
town.
You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car.
I don't care for his behaviour.
You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty.
We will get the hotel keys when we check in.
You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM.
The company checks out all new employees.
Check out the crazy hair on that guy!
She cheered up when she heard the good news.
I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.
If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon.
Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside.
I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet.
The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough.
My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend.
The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints.
The art of origami comes from Asia.
I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out.
Please cross out your old address and write your new one.
My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods.
We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm.
Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle.
The bus driver got angry when that car cut in.
The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22C.
The doctors cut of his leg because it was severely injured.
The phone company cut of our phone because we didn't pay the
bill.
My grandparents cut my father of when he remarried.

I cut this ad out of the newspaper.

He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang.
My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like
my topic.
It's time to do away with all of these old tax records.
Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing!
It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up.
Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike.
I might drop in/by/over for tea sometime this week.
I have to drop my sister of at work before I come over.
I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult.
I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out.
We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre.
My new dress fell apart in the washing machine.
The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning.
The money must have fallen out of my pocket.
His hair started to fall out when he was only 35.
I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this
room.
Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number.
The form must be filled out in capital letters.
I always fill the water jug up when it is empty.
We don't know where he lives. How can we find out?
We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found
it out.
I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't
listen.
I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got
along/on.
My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.
We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week.
Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests.

We got back from our vacation last week.

Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate.
My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my
favourite hat.
I finally got back into my novel and finished it.
We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.
I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.
The company will have to close if it can't get over the new
regulations.
I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you
cards.
Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
I got up early today to study for my exam.
You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.
His wife gave him away to the police.
My father gave me away at my wedding.
My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.
The library was giving away old books on Friday.
I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.
My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
They were giving out free perfume samples at the department
store.
I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.
My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.
My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.
I went after my dream and now I am a published writer.
We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight.
Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.
I have to go back home and get my lunch.
We're going out for dinner tonight.
Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter.
Please go over your answers before you submit your test.
I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or
two.

When I was young, we went without winter boots.

My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.
My roses grew back this summer.
When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.
Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of
her old ones.
This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next
year.
I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.
I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
We will hand out the invitations at the door.
The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.
Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my
place.
He didn't say goodbye before he hung up.
I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.
Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral.
Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside.
A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.
Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.
We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room.
If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.
I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time.
Can you let the cat in before you go to school?
I can't log in to Facebook because I've forgotten my password.
If you don't log of somebody could get into your account.

I have to look after my sick grandmother.

Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down
on me.
I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.
I'm looking forward to the Christmas break.
We are going to look into the price of snowboards today.
Look out! That car's going to hit you!
Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail.
Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes?
We can look her phone number up on the Internet.
My little sister has always looked up to me.
Josie made up a story about why we were late.
We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast.
My sisters made me up for my graduation party.
I mixed up the twins' names again!
His uncle passed away last night after a long illness.
It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out.
The professor passed the textbooks out before class.
I passed up the job because I am afraid of change.
Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday.
That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother.
I picked out three sweaters for you to try on.
I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by.
You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter.
The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants
were too short.
We are putting of our trip until January because of the hurricane.
The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived.
I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.
I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.

Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party.

I ran into an old school-friend at the mall.
I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway.
Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show.
The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days.
We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.
My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp.
Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.
The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera.
I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots.
He always shows of on his skateboard
You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive
home.
We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month.
You will lose weight if you stick to the diet.
The light's too bright. Could you switch it of.
We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio.
I take after my mother. We are both impatient.
He took the car brakes apart and found the problem.
I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work.
My plane takes of in five minutes.
Take of your socks and shoes and come in the lake!
Can you take the garbage out to the street for me?
My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie.
I tore up my ex-boyfriend's letters and gave them back to him.
When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder.
I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision.
We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery.
Please turn the TV down while the guests are here.

I turned the job down because I don't want to move.

Your mother wants you to turn the TV of and come for dinner.
It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on.
Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song.
Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the
neighbourhood.
I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit.
I am going to try this new brand of detergent out.
The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some
more.
We have to wake up early for work on Monday.
You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace.
I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.
Most of my make-up wore of before I got to the party.
I work out at the gym three times a week.
Our plan worked out fine.
We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.