break down -sit down -look up -look like -calm down

If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.

If a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem
or disagreement.
To break down something such as an idea or statement means to separate it into
smaller parts in order to make it easier to understand or deal with.
When a substance breaks down or when something breaks it down, a biological or
chemical process causes it to separate into the substances which make it up.
If someone breaks down, they lose control of themselves and start crying.
If you break down a door or barrier, you hit it so hard that it falls to the
ground.

to break down resistance/opposition

to break down somebody�s reserve/shyness
Attempts must be made to break down the barriers of fear and hostility which divide
the two communities.

Please sit down.

He sat down on the bed.
They sat down to consider the problem.
Come in and sit yourselves down.
If you have a sit-down, you sit down and rest for a short time.

At last things were beginning to look up.

She looked up from her book as I entered the room.
Can you look up the opening times on the website?
I looked it up in the dictionary.

Look, calm down! We'll find her.

We waited inside until things calmed down.
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
If you calm down, or if someone calms you down, you become less angry, upset, or
excited.

Phrasal Verbs with Look

1. Look after
To take care of someone or something

I need to find someone who can look after my dogs this weekend while I�m on
holiday.
2. Look ahead
To think about and plan the future

Let�s look ahead to next month�s projected sales figures.

3. Look around/round
Visit a place and see what is there

Do you want to have a look around/round town this afternoon?

4. Look at
To consider or examine something, usually before making a decision

We will have to look at all the proposals before coming to any decision.
To read something quickly

Can you have a look at the notes I gave you last week?
To confront or face something
He is looking at a large fine if he doesn�t comply with the court order.
5. Look back
To think about something in the past

When I look back on my childhood, I realise how lucky I was to not have any
responsibilities.
6. Look down on
To consider someone inferior; to believe that you are better than someone else

I hate the way that our boss looks down on us; she treats us as if we are less
important than her.
7. Look for
Try to find or search for someone or something

Can you help me look for my keys? I seem to have mislaid them.
8. Look forward to
To be excited about something that will happen in the future

I am really looking forward to Christmas this year, as my family are coming to

visit.

9. Look in on
To visit someone for a short time

Look in on your grandmother on your way home to make sure she has everything she
needs.
10. Look into
To investigate or find out more about something

I don�t have that information to hand but I will look into it and get back to you.
11. Look on
To watch an event or an activity without taking part in it or getting involved

I looked on as my friends danced around the room.

12. Look out
Warning someone to be careful or to be vigilant

Look out! There is broken glass on the floor!

13. Look out for something or someone

Be vigilant; try to notice something or keep an eye out for something or someone in
particular

Look out for hummingbirds in the garden, they are often seen here.
14. Look out for someone
Take care of someone, protect them and make sure they are alright

I have always looked out for my little sister.

15. Look over
Check or revise something, usually quickly

Can you look over my thesis and tell me what you think I need to improve?
17. Look to
To rely on someone or something for help or advice

We have always looked to our mother for guidance.

18. Look through

Examine or read something, usually briefly

Can you have a look through this report before I hand it to the boss please?
19. To be looking up
Getting better or improving

Our financial situation finally seems to be looking up.

20. Look something up
To search for information

We can look up the restaurant�s address on the internet.

21. Look someone up
Go to visit someone; find an old friend

Look me up if you are ever in Ireland!

22. Look up to someone

To admire or respect someone

I have always looked up to my father.

23. Look upon/on someone or something
To consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

I have always looked upon/on my mother as a friend.

24. Look away

To turn your eyes away from someone or something that gives a bad feeling such as
fear, shame, pain, disgust or embarrassment

I looked away as the doctor peeled the bandage off my arm.

"It looks like it's going to rain."

"It looks like it's going to be fun."
"It looks like it's going to be a long day."
"It looks like they are leaving."
"It looks like he is waving to us."
"It looks like she is lost."
"It looks like they are racing."