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高考英语短语动词
1.act upDefinition:behave orfunction improperly.Example:I thinkI need to takemy carto themechanic because its actingup again.
2.add*up+Definition:calculate asum.Example:I addedup thereceipts andit totaled$
135.
46.
3.add up to+Definition:equal anamount.Example:The totalexpenses addedup to$
325.
00.
4.add upDefinition:make sense.Example:Her storydoesnt addup.I thinkshe islying.
5.ask*out+Definition:inviteon a date.Example:I can,t believethat Joefinally askedme out on adate!
6.ask*over+Definition:invite toone,s home.Example:Why dont we askthe Johnsonsover for dinner
7.back downDefinition:stop defendingyour opinionin adebate.Example:Jane neverbacks down.She alwayswins arguments.
8.back outDefinition:not keep a promise,agreement,deal.Example:Sam backedout at the last second.
9.back out of+Definition:not keep a promise,agreement,deal.Example:Sam backedout of the agreementat thelastsecond.
10.back*up+Definition:give support.Example:You needexamples toback upyour opinion.
11.back upDefinition:move backwards,reverse.Example:Could youback up a littleso Ican openthis drawer.
12.bawl*out Definition:criticize,reprimand inf..Example:She bawledhim out for arrivinglate.
13.bear down on+Definition:bite.Example:The soldierhad to bear down on theleather strapwhile thedoctor removeda bulletfrom the soldiersarm.
14.bear down on+Definition:take strongmeasures against.Example:The U.S.A.is bearingdown ondrug traffickers.
15.bear on+Definition:haveto dowith.Example:This informationmay bearon thiscase.
143.cut*out+Definition:remove.Example:He cutthe boneout of the steak.
144.cut*out Definition:stop anaction.Example:Cut itout!Youre botheringme.
145.cut*up+Definition:cut intosmall pieces.Example:He cutthe beefup andput the pieces in the soup.
146.eat awayDefinition:graduallydestroy,erode.Example:The heavyrains ateaway at the sandstonecliffs.
147.eat*up+Definition:devour.Example:Ken atethe cookiesup.
148.eat inDefinition:eat insidethe home.Example:We usuallyeat ininstead ofgoing outfor dinner.
149.eat out Definition:eatoutside thehome.Example:They eatout oncea week.
150.face up to+Definition:acknowledge something difficult orembarrassing.Example:I11never be able toface up to mycolleagues aftergetting sodrunk last nightat thework party.
151.fall backon+Definition:be ableto usein caseof emergency.Example:Yuki canfall backon herdegree inbiology ifshe doesntsucceed inher actingcareer.
152.fall behindDefinition:go slower than scheduled,lag.Example:Hurry upor youwill fall behind!
153.fallbehind in+Definition:go slower than scheduled,lag.Example:Cheryl hasmissed severaldays ofschool andnow she is fallingbehindinherhomework.
154.fall offDefinition:decrease.Example:Interest in the projectfell offwhen theyrealized itwouldnt beprofitable.
155.fall out with+Definition:have anargument with.Example:I had a fallingoutwithmy sisterlast monthand we haven,t talkedto eachothersince.
156.fall throughDefinition:fail tohappen.Example:Unfortunately,my tripto Indonesiafell throughbecause I couldnt saveenoughmoney.
157.feel*up+Definition:grope.Example:She suedher bossfor sexualharassment afterhefelt herup.
158.feel upto+Definition:have theenergy todo something.Example:I dontfeel upto goingout tonight because I hadalong dayat work.
159.figureon+Definition:expect.Example:Where doyou figureon livingwhen you move to the the U.S.A.
160.figure*out+Definition:solve something,understand.Example:I finallyfigured thejoke out.Now Iunderstand whyeverybody waslaughing.
161.figure*up+Definition:calculate.Example:I need to figuremy expensesup before I give you an estimate.
162.fill*in+Definition:complete.Example:Don,t forgetto fill in all the blankson theapplication.
163.fill in Definition:substitute.Example:Who is going tofill inwhile youregone
164.fillin for+Definition:substitutefor.Example:Ill fillin foryou while youre on vacation.
165.fill*out+Definition:completean application.Example:I filledout anapplication torent theapartment last week.
166.fill out Definition:mature,get breasts.Example:Now that youre fillingout honey,we need to getyou abra.
167.fill*up+Definition:fill to the top.Example:Fill thecar up with unleadedgas,please.
168.find out+Definition:discover.Example:You willnever find out allmy secrets!
169.find out Definition:discover.Example:Vickys parentsare going to beso madwhen theyfindoutshe gota tattoo.
170.fix*up+Definition:repair,renovate,remodel.Example:My neighborsare fixingtheir houseup.
171.get*across+Definition:cause tobeunderstood.Example:Its difficultto gethumor acrossin anotherlanguage.
172.get aheadDefinition:make progress.Example:I cant get aheadeven thoughI worktwo jobs.
173.get aheadof+Definition:surpass.Example:You need to workovertime in order to getahead ofschedule.
174.get alongDefinition:have a good relationship.Example:Do you and yoursister get along
175.getalong with+Definition:have agoodrelationship.Example:Giovanna doesn,t getalong with her twobrothers.
176.get around+Definition:avoid someoneor something.Example:Some peopleget aroundpaying taxesby hiringagoodaccountant.
177.get aroundDefinition:go manyplaces.Example:It,s easyto getaround townwith publictransportation.
178.get awayDefinition:escape.Example:The bankrobbers gotaway.
179.get awaywith+Definition:do somethingagainst therules orillegal andnot getcaught orpunished.Example:My sistergets awaywith everything!
180.get byDefinition:survive withouthaving thethings youneed orwant.Example:I lostmy job,so I am having a hardtime gettingby this year.
181.get by on+Definition:survive withminimal resources.Example:Its nearlyimpossible to get byon makingminimum wage.
182.get bywith+Definition:manage with.Example:You dontneed acomputer.You canget bywith thetypewriter.
183.get down to+Definition:get seriousabout atopic.Example:Enough smalltalk.Lets getdowntobusiness.
184.get in+Definition:enter acar,a small boat.Example:Get in the frontseat.You willhave moreleg room.
185.get inDefinition:enter.Example:Get in.I will giveyoua rideto school.
186.get*off+Definition:send apackage.Example:I finallygot my sisters birthdaypresent offyesterday.
187.get*off Definition:remove aspider fromyour shirt.Example:Can youget thisspider offmy shirt
188.get off+Definition:leave.Example:We needto get off at the nextstop.
189.getoffDefinition:leave.Example:Its dangerous to sit on theroof.Get off!
190.get offDefinition:idiomatic phrase-How doeshe justifysaying that!Example:Where doeshe getoff sayingthat!
191.get*onDefinition:put onclothes.Example:You shouldget yourjacket onbecauseits going to be cold.
192.get onDefinition:enter a bus,train,mount ahorse,a bike.Example:The trainis leaving.Quick,get on!
193.get on+Definition:enter abus,train,mount ahorse,a bike.Example:Get on my bikeand I willgiveyouaride home.
194.get onDefinition:have agoodrelationship.Example:Natasha doesn,tget on withher co-workers.
195.get on with+Definition:have agood relationship.Example:Do youget onwith yourneighbors
196.getonwith+Definition:continue anactivity.Example:Now that the policehave left,lets getonwith the party!
197.get out of+Definition:exit asmallboat,car,an enclosedarea.Example:I fellinto thewater when I triedto getout of the canoe.
198.get over+Definition:recover acold,a disease,an ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend.Example:Jennifer stillhasnt gottenover herbreakup withPeter.
199.get through+Definition:complete.Example:We willnever get through all of theseboxes by9:00PM.
200.get through+Definition:penetrate.Example:We needa strongerdrill to get throughthis wall.
201.get throughDefinition:penetrate.Example:The doorwas jammed,so wecouldnt get through.
202.getthroughwith+Definition:finish.Example:Have you gotten throughwith yourhomework yet
203.getthrough to+Definition:make contact.Example:Its hardto getthroughtoJanet because her telephoneline is always busy.
204.get*upDefinition:cause someoneto rise from asitting positionor alying position.Example:Ahmed gotAbdul up at5:30in themorning byturning themusic upreally loud.
205.get upDefinition:risefromsitting positionor abed.Example:What timedid youget up this morning
206.give*away+Definition:give somethingwithout askingfor anything in exchange.Example:Why didNancygive allof herfurniture away
207.give*away+Definition:betray asecret.Example:We arehavingasurprise partyfor Susannext Saturday,so dontgive oursurpriseaway byacting suspicious.
208.give*back+Definition:return something you borrowed.Example:When are you going to givethat bookback to your teacher
209.give inDefinition:stop trying.Example:Never givein!You cando it!
210.give off+Definition:release asmell,light.Example:That candlegives offa nicesmell.
211.give*out+Definition:distribute.Example:I earnextra moneyby givingout brochureson thestreet.
212.give outDefinition:become very tired inf..Example:I hopethis cardoesnt giveout in the middleof thedesert.
213.give*up+Definition:surrender something.Example:The policetold thethief togive hisgun up.
214.give upDefinition:surrender.Example:Never giveup learningEnglish!
215.go awayDefinition:leave.Example:I yelledat the dogs to make themgo away.
216.go backDefinition:return.Example:When are you goingback toyour house
217.go by+Definition:go past,go closeto,visit quickly.Example:We goby thecoffee shopeveryday.
218.go backon+Definition:not keepone,s word,a promise.Example:Dont trusthim.He alwaysgoes backon hispromises.
219.go down Definition:decrease.Example:The costof flighttickets is going down.
220.go for+Definition:try to achieve.Example:Our teamis goingfor thegold medalin theOlympics.
221.go forDefinition:idiomatic phrase-I amcraving pepperoni pizza.Example:I could go forpepperonipizza.
222.go infor+Definition:participate inf..Example:Are yougoing to go infor soccerthisyearat school
223.go into+Definition:discuss indetail.Example:I reallydont藕不想深入讨论那个话题了
224.go offDefinition:explode.Example:The bombcouldgooff atany moment.
225.go offDefinition:begin,start used with signals,alarms,warning sounds.Example:The alarmclockwent offat6:00AM.
226.go offDefinition:stop saidof a machine.Example:The DVDplayer goesoff automaticallyif you are notusing it.
227.go offDefinition:become angry.Example:Maria wentoff last night afterI toldher aboutlosing herbike.
228.go onDefinition:continue.Example:Please,go on.Don tlet meinterrupt you.
229.go onDefinition:happen.Example:This placeis amess!What wenton herelast night
230.go onwith+Definition:continue a plan,a conversation.Example:I thinkwe shouldgo onwith the meeting andstop wastingtime.
231.go outDefinition:stop burninga fire.Example:The firewent out after threedays.
232.go outDefinition:take part in socialactivities usuallyat night.Example:They lovetogo out everySaturday night.
233.go over+Definition:review.Example:Do youusually go over yournotes beforeclass
234.go over Definition:be wellreceived,succeed.Example:That didnt gooverwell.
235.go through+Definition:examine indetail,study carefully.Example:I needto havemy lawyergo throughthis contractbefore Isign it.
236.go through+Definition:endure;experience challenges,difficulties ortraumas.Example:She wentthrough a lot afterlosing herjob.
237.go throughwith+Definition:continue orproceed despite difficulties orfears.Example:I havedecided togo throughwith theoperation.
238.go with+Definition:match clothing.Example:That shirtdoesn5tgo with thosepants.
239.go with+Definition:accompany a person.Example:I am going withAlejandro to the party.
240.gowith+Definition:have aboyfriend/girlfriend.Example:I amgoing withYuri.
241.go without+Definition:abstain fromsomethingyou want orneed.Example:A personcan gowithout waterfor threedays.
242.go underDefinition:goout of business.Example:The restaurantwent underafter itlost itsliquor license.
243.grow upDefinition:mature.Example:Your brotherneeds togrow up and start thinking about his future.
244.hand*back+Definition:return.Example:Is theteacher going to handback ourtests today
245.hand*down+Definition:pronounce formally.Example:The presidentisgoing to handhis decisiondown onhealth caretonight.
246.hand*down+Definition:give as an inheritance.Example:When myclothes gottoo smallfor me as achild,I handedthem downto my sister.
247.hand*in+Definition:submit.Example:I have to handin anoffer byMarch
12.
248.hand*out+Definition:distribute.Example:We shouldhand the concert fliersout atschool.
249.hand*over+Definition:relinquish controlof.Example:Hand yourcar keysover.You,re toodrunk todrive.
250.hang around+Definition:stay in a placefor funinf..Example:Maria andSalvador usuallyhang aroundthe beachafter school.
251.hang aroundDefinition:stay in a placefor fun.Example:Those guysjust hangaround all day.
252.hang*up+Definition:suspend clotheson ahanger.Example:You canhang yourjacket up in thefront closet.
253.hang up Definition:put downthetelephone receiver.Example:Dont hangup.T mgoing tochange phones.
254.hang out+Definition:stay in a placefor funinf..Example:Let,sgohang outat themall tonight.
255.hang outDefinition:stay in a placefor fun.Example:What areyou doing--Im justhanging out.
256.have*on+Definition:wear.Example:Do you have yourhiking bootson
257.have*over Definition:invite gueststoyour home.Example:Why don,twehave Mr.and Mrs.Jones over for dinnertonight.
258.hear from+Definition:receive newsfrom aletter,ane-mail.Example:Have youheard fromStevelately
259.hear of+Definition:know about something orsomebody.Example:Have youheard ofchocolate coveredants
260.hit on+Definition:find on accident.Example:I hit on theidea while I wasreading abook.
261.hit on+Definition:flirt with.Example:Jays friendMarc wastrying tohiton my sisterlast night.
262.hold*back+Definition:restrain.Example:The policeheld thedemonstrators backwhile thepoliticians enteredthe building.
263.hold backDefinition:not allowto advancein school.Example:The teacherheld Frankback a year,so hecouldnt enterfifth grade.
264.hold*off+Definition:restrain.Example:Mr.Johnson held thedogoff while we crossedthe yard.
265.hold offon+Definition:delay.Example:We shouldhold offon makingdinner untilyour parents arrive.
266.hold onDefinition:grasp tightly.Example:Ho1d ontight!The rollercoaster isabout to take off.
267.hold onDefinition:tell someoneto wait on thetelephone.Example:Hold ona minute.T11get Carol.
268.hold on to+Definition:grasp tightly.Example:Make sureyou holdon to the handrail asyou walkdown thestairs.
269.hold outDefinition:not givein,continue toresist.Example:Stop holdingout and tell uswhere youfound allof theseold records.
270.holdout against+Definition:not givein,resist.Example:They heldout againstenemy attack.
271.hold*up+Definition:delay aflight,traffic.Example:The accidentheld trafficup for an hour.
272.hold*up+Definition:rob abank,a personwith aweapon.Example:Five menheldthe bank upyesterday.
273.hook*up+Definition:make theelectrical connectionsrequired for a machineor informationservice.Example:Can youhook up the faxmachine for me
274.iron*out Definition:eliminate.Example:We needto have a meetingthis weekin order to ironout thedistribution problems.
275.jack up+Definition:to raise.Example:We needto jackup thecar before we changethe tire.
276.joke aroundDefinition:to behumorous.Example:Mike isalways jokingaround atwork.
277.jump inDefinition:enter aconversation.Example:Feel freeto jumpin atany momentwhileweare talking.
278.jump to+Definition:make aquick,poorly thoughtout decision.Example:You shouldntjump toconclusions.
279.keep*aroundDefinition:have handy,have accessible.Example:I alwayskeepadictionary aroundto translatenew words.
280.keep at+Definition:not giveup an activity,to persevere.Example:You shouldkeep atyour studies.
281.keep*awayDefinition:prevent accessto,hold back.Example:Keep thekids away from thecookies.
282.keep*backDefinition:maintain asafe distance,cause tomaintain asafe distance.Example:Keep back!The burningbuilding isabout tocollapse.
283.keep*down Definition:not vomit.Example:Try to keep themedicine down.
284.keep*inDefinition:keep in a particularplace,have something in aspecific location.Example:When I am notusing it,I keepmy passportin thisdrawer.
285.keep*offDefinition:prevent fromstepping orclimbing onto something.Example:Keep thecat off the couch.
286.keep onDefinition:continue.Example:He kepton talkingafter everybodyasked him to stop.
287.keep*out Definition:prevent fromentering.Example:Keep thedog out of thegarden;he keepsdigging up the flowers.
288.keep*overDefinition:cover somethingwith,put somethingabove.Example:I keepa tarpover mybicycle atnight toprevent itfrom gettingwet.
289.keepto+Definition:continue,persist in anactivity.Example:Everybody saidshe wou1d neverfinish thepuzzle,but shekept to it untilitwas done.
290.keep upDefinition:stay on the requiredschedule.Example:You havetokeep up if youwant to workhere.
291.keep*up+Definition:continue.Example:You aredoing a great job!Keep it up.
292.keep up with+Definition:stay onschedule with a person,the workload,homework.Example:I haveso muchreading that I cantkeepup with thewriting exercises.
293.kickbackDefinition:sit orlie back to relax.Example:After work,I liketo kickback infront of the TVand relax.
294.kick inDefinition:begin takingeffect.Example:The medicinetakes onehour tokick in.
295.lay away+Definition:save for thefuture.Example:Why dont you layaway yourwedding outfit
296.lay down+Definition:establish laws,rules.Example:Lori laysdown thelaw inher class.English only!
297.lay in on+Definition:scold orcriticize severely.Example:My momreally laidin on me when I gothome at4:00in themorning lastnight.
298.lay into+Definition:scold orcriticize severely.
16.bear up Definition:withstand.Example:I didn,t think he wouldbear upso wellin thatsituation.
17.bear up under+Definition:withstand.Example:How didhe bearupundersuch extremepressure.
18.bear with+Definition:bepatient.Example:Please bearwith mewhile Ifill out the paperwork.
19.blow inDefinition:visitunexpectedly inf..Example:My cousinblew inunexpectedly with his entirefamily.
20.blow overDefinition:pass withoutcreating aproblem.Example:All thisnegative publicitywill blowover in a coupleof weeks.
21.blow*up+Definition:make explode;destroy usingexplosives.Example:The terroristsblew thebridgeup.
22.blow upDefinition:explode.Example:The bombblew up before theycould defuseit.
23.blow upDefinition:suddenly becomeveryangry.Example:When Joanheard the news,she blewup andrushed out of the room.
24.break*down+Definition:analyze indetail.Example:We needto breakthis problemdown in order tosolve.
25.break down Definition:stop workingproperly.Example:The truckbroke downin thedesert.
26.break downDefinition:become mentallyill.Example:She brokedown after her husbanddied.
27.break*in+Definition:wear oruse somethingnew untilit iscomfortable.Example:I needto breaktheseshoes in before Igo hiking.
28.break inDefinition:interrupt.Example:While wewere discussingthe situation,Terri broke in togive heropinion.
29.breakin Definition:enter a place unlawfully.Example:The burglarbrokeinbetween midnightand3AM.
30.break in on+Definition:interrupt aconversation.Example:Jane brokein on the conversation and told usto get backto work.
31.break into+Definition:enter a house unlawfully.Example:The burglarbroke into the housebetween midnightand3AM.Example:I sawRetos momlay intohim whenhe camehome latelastnight.
299.lay*off+Definition:suspend someonefrom ajob duringa slowperiod.Example:The companywas losingmoney,so theyhad tolay off100workers.
300.lay*out+Definition:arrange.Example:Why dontwe laythepiecesof thetable out before weput it together.
301.leave*out+Definition:not include,omit.Example:Why didyourparentsleave yououtof their vacationplans
302.let*downDefinition:disappoint.Example:I feltlet downwhen I didnt receivea birthdaycard frommysister.
303.let*downDefinition:lengthen pantsin sewing.Example:My uncleisatailor,so hecan letyour pantsdown.
304.let*outDefinition:release.Example:I amhappy mybrother let me outof mypromise.
305.let*outDefinition:make biggerin sewing.Example:I needto letout thisskirt because I havegained weight.
306.let upDefinition:weaken inintensity.Example:I toldher NOa thousandtimes,but shewont let up.
307.lie downDefinition:rest,recline.Example:I needto lie down before we goout tonight.
308.liedownon+Definition:rest,recline ona couch,bed.Example:Im going to liedownon the sofafor awhile.
309.lie with+Definition:be decidedby.Example:Whether ornot you can go tothe party lieswith your father.
310.light*up+Definition:illuminate.Example:Lets getsome candlesto lightthis roomup.
311.light up+Definition:to smoke.Example:Do youhavetolight up another cigaretteI thoughtyou weretrying to cut down.
312.live*down+Definition:live in a waythat ashameful orembarrassing eventis forgotten.Example:Josewill neverlive downsinging thatsong at the karaokebar.
313.live on+Definition:survivefrom.Example:I couldlive onbread andcheese.
314.live upto+Definition:keepastandard.Example:It wouldbe hardto liveupto her parent5s expectations.They areso demanding.
315.look after+Definition:take careof achild,a house,a pet.Example:When mysister goeson vacation,I lookafterherdog.
316.look backon+Definition:to remembernostalgically.Example:When I look backonmychildhood,I oftenfeel angry.
317.look downon+Definition:see asinferior.Example:Shes soconceited.She looksdownoneverybody else.
318.look for+Definition:to seekor search for.Example:Im lookingfor mykeys.Have youseen them
319.look forwardto+Definition:anticipate withpleasure.Example:I amlooking forwardto travelingto NewYork nextyear.
320.look into+Definition:investigate.Example:The policeare lookinginto themurder.
321.look onDefinition:observe as aspectator.Example:Everybody justlooked onas thetwo menfought.
322.look outDefinition:be careful,pay attention,heed acertain danger.Example:Look out,theresa blackwidow spideron the wall.
323.look*over+Definition:examine,review.Example:When Imcamping,Ilookmy shoesover beforeI put them on.
324.look*up+Definition:searchforinadictionary.Example:It takestime tolook upnew vocabularywords.
325.look*up+Definition:locateand visit.Example:If youever travelto California,you shouldlook me up.
326.look upto+Definition:respect,admire someone.Example:He looksuptohis father.
327.make*outDefinition:decipher.Example:I cantmake out your handwriting.What doesthis say
328.make*out+Definition:write acheck or other document.Example:Who shouldI makethis check out to
329.make outDefinition:succeed.Example:He reallymade out in thestock marketlast year.
330.make outDefinition:progress.Example:How isyour sonmaking outin hisnew job
331.make outDefinition:kisspassionately.Example:I sawBenno andIsabelle makingoutin the movietheater lastnight!
332.make outwith+Definition:kiss someonepassionately.Example:Did you make outwith Sally
333.make*overDefinition:do again.Example:The teachermade medo myhomework over.
334.make*up+Definition:invent astory.Example:Dont believe anything shesays.She alwaysmakes thingsup.
335.make*up+Definition:complete whatwas missed.Example:Fortunately,my professorletmemake up the examI missedyesterday.
336.make*up+Definition:put oncosmetics.Example:It takesme10minutes tomake myface up.
337.make upDefinition:reconcile.Example:You twohave beenfriends forso longthatI think you should make up.
338.makeup for+Definition:compensate for.Example:Allen madeup forbeing lateby gettingme flowers.
339.mix*up+Definition:confuse.Example:I sometimesmix theverb tensesup.
340.mix*up+Definition:blend.Example:We needto mixup thesedifferent kindsof nutsbeforeweputtheminabowl.
341.mix*up+Definition:make livelya party.Example:Lets mixup thisparty witha littledisco music.
342.name*after+Definition:name achild usinganother familymembers name.Example:I wasnamed after my grandfather.
343.nod offDefinition:fall asleep.Example:The moviewas soboring thatI noddedoff before it wasfinished.
344.nose around+Definition:sneak around.Example:I hateit when my mothernoses aroundmy room.
345.occur to+Definition:pop intoones mind,come toone5s mind.Example:It didntoccur tous thatwe hadleft theiron on.
346.open upDefinition:share feelings.Example:Im gladthat Johnfeels comfortableenough aroundme toopen up.
347.out to+verbDefinition:try to.Example:She isout toget revengenow thather husbandleft herfor anotherwoman.
348.panout Definition:be successful,turn outwell.Example:The tripto Vegasdidn,t panout.
349.pass awayDefinition:die.Example:After battlingcancer forseveral years,he finallypassed awayat theage of
87.
350.pass*off+Definition:try toconvince someonethat something is real.Example:He triedto passthe fakewatch offasareal Rolex.
351.pass*on+Definition:transmit.Example:Please passthis messageontoyour co-workers.
352.pass on+Definition:not acceptordo something.Example:Ill passon thedessert.T mtoo full.
353.pass onDefinition:die.Example:I amafraid ProfessorJohnson haspassed on.
354.pass*out+Definition:distribute.Example:We needto passout theseflyers for the concerttomorrow.
355.pass outDefinition:become unconscious.Example:He passedout because theroomwas toohot.
356.pass*up+Definition:not take advantage ofan opportunity.Example:I cantbelieve shepassed upthe opportunityto studyin Rome.
357.pay*back+Definition:repay.Example:If Iloan youmoney,will youpay meback.
358.pay*off+Definition:completepayment ona debt.Example:It tookme tenyears to pay offmy creditcard debt.
359.pay*off+Definition:to bribe.Example:Don,t try topaythe policeofficer offifyouget pulledoverforspeeding.
360.pickon+Definition:to tease,bully.Example:She keepspicking onme!Make herstop.
361.pick*out+Definition:choose.Example:Diane pickedoutalovely dressfor thedance.
362.pick*up+Definition:to liftan objectwith thehands.Example:Keep yourback straightwhen youlift the TV up.
363.pick*up+Definition:come andget someoneina car.Example:What timeareyougoing to pick me up.
364.pick*up+Definition:learn somethingwithout effort.Example:Its possibleto pickup enoughEnglish intwo weekstogetbyonyour tripto LosAngeles.
365.pick*up+Definition:try toinitiate arelationship withsomeone ofteninabar.Example:Some weirdguy triedtopickPatricia up at thebar.
366.pick upDefinition:grow,increase inf..Example:Business isreally pickingupthisquarter.
367.play*down+Definition:make lessimportant inf..Example:The Presidentplayed downhis affairwith theintern.
368.play*upDefinition:highlight somethinginf..Example:She playedup herpartin the newmovie,but it was actuallya verysmall role.
369.play upto+Definition:flatter someonefor yourpersonal advantage.Example:She has been playinguptothe bossbecause shewants apromotion.
370.point*out+Definition:indicate.Example:Id liketo pointout thatfigures incolumn twomight beoutdated.
371.pull downDefinition:earn.Example:He pullsdown about$300,000ayear.
372.pull inDefinition:park avehicle.Example:Mark pulledin tooquickly andcrashed into thewall.
373.pull outDefinition:depart avehicle.Example:Our trainpulls outat8:00,so don,tbelate.
374.pull throughDefinition:barely survive.Example:I didn,tthinkshe was goingtomake it,but shepulled throughin theend.
375.put*across+Definition:communicate anidea orsuggestion clearlyso thatothers understand.Example:Hes reallygood at putting hisideas acrossin meetings.
376.put*away+Definition:return tothe properplace ofstorage.Example:I toldyou kidsto put your toysaway.
377.put*down+Definition:insult,say badthings about.Example:She alwaysputs downpeoplewho dontshare heropinions.
378.put in+Definition:officially submita requestin thearmed forcesor publicservices.Example:He putinfor a transfertothedivision inLos Angeles.
379.put*off+Definition:postpone.Example:Don,tputoff yourwork-do itnow!
380.put*on+Definition:wear.Example:Make sureyou put onasweater before yougooutside.
381.put*on+Definition:deceive.Example:I didntbelieveathing hesaid.I thinkhe wasputting meon.
382.put*out+Definition:extinguish afire.Example:Don,t usewater toput outa greasefire.
383.put*out+Definition:inconveniencesomeone.Example:I dontwant toputyouout,but couldyou pickme upat the airport.
384.put out+Definition:spend usuallyusedwithunreasonably largesums ofmoney.Example:I cantput outthat much money eachmonth.
385.put*upDefinition:have aguest stayin yourhouse fora shorttime,put meup whileIm intown.Example:Can you
386.put upwith+Definition:tolerate.Example:Sandy willnot putupwithsmoking inher house.
387.quiet*down+Definition:be quiet,or cause to bequiet.Example:The neighborstold usto quietdown lastnight orthey wouldcall the police.
388.read up on+Definition:research atopic fora reason.Example:I needto readup on the companybeforeIgo onthe jobinterview.
389.ring*upDefinition:telephone.Example:Jack rungmeuplastnight at3:00in themorning.
390.rule*out+Definition:eliminate.Example:I wouldntrule out the possibilityof movingto anothercountry ifI geta goodjob offer.
391.run across+Definition:find ormeet unexpectedly.Example:I ranacross someold photoswhileI was cleaningmy house.
392.run against+Definition:compete in an election.Example:Gore ranagainst Bushin the2000elections inthe U.S.A.
393.run awayDefinition:leave homepermanently before youarea legaladult.Example:The childranaway becauseher parentsbeat her.
394.run awayfrom+Definition:escape from.Example:The childran awayfrom itsparents.
395.run*downDefinition:trace.Example:Have you run downthose phonenumbers I asked forlastweek
396.run*downDefinition:criticize.Example:My bossruns everyonedown.
397.run*downDefinition:hit witha car.Example:My dogwas run down byabus.
398.rundownDefinition:loose power,be verytired.Example:You needto windyour watch.It srunning down.
399.run for+Definition:campaignfor agovernment position.Example:Gore isrunning forpresident of theU.S.A.
400.run into+Definition:meetunexpectedly.Example:I raninto myEnglish teacheratthe movies lastnight.She sso nice!
401.run*off+Definition:make leave.Example:The newgovernment istrying to run thedrug traffickersoff.
402.run*offDefinition:reproduce photocopies.Example:Would youmind runningoff10copies ofthis documentforme
403.run offDefinition:leave quickly.Example:Why didyourun off aftertheparty
404.runoffDefinition:waste water.Example:You shouldntswim wherethe sewageruns offinto theocean.
405.run outof+Definition:not haveany moreof something.Example:We ranoutofmilk thismorning,so weneedtogo tothe store.
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1.save*up+Definition:accumulate money.Example:I hopeI willbe ableto saveup enoughmoney togo toschool.
407.see about+Definition:arrange orconsider something.Example:My dadsaid hewasgoingto seeabout buyingmeacar.
408.see*offDefinition:say good-bye tosomeone atthe beginningof theirtrip attheairport,train station.Example:Did yousee yoursister offatthetrain station
409.see to+Definition:make suresomething happens,arrange.Example:Ill seetoitthat Mr.Ramirez getsyour message.
410.5ee*throughDefinition:finish somethingdespitedifficulties.Example:Are yougoingtobeableto seeyour studiesthrough nowthat youhaveababy
410.6ell*outDefinition:tell onsomeone.Example:My partnerincrime soldme outforareduced jailsentence.
412.set*upDefinition:arrangea relationship.Example:My momsetme upwithherfriends son.
410.7et*upDefinition:falsely incriminatea person.Example:I dontthinkhekilled thosemen.Somebody sethim up.
410.8etup+Definition:arrange an appointment,a meeting,etc..Example:I setupanappointment withmy doctorat3:30this afternoon.
415.settle on+Example:I settledonthejob atthe oilcompany.
416.settle upDefinition:pay ones debts.Example:We needto settleup before youmove.
417.show*off+Definition:show toeverybody withalotof pride.Definition:make a decision after a period of time.Example:He alwaysshows offhis newthings.
418.show offDefinition:boast,draw attentiontooneself.Example:Young boysshow offinorder toimpress girls.
419.show*upDefinition:make someoneseem inferior.Example:Hes alwaystrying toshow uphis co-workers inordertoget ahead.
420.show upDefinition:arrive withoutprevious notice.Example:She showedupatmy houseunannounced.
410.9hut*offDefinition:stop fromfunctioning.Example:If youdon,t payyour electricbill,your powerisgoingtogetshut off.
422.shut*upDefinition:make quiet.Example:Would someoneshut himup!Hes talkingso loudlythat weregoingtoget introuble.
423.510w*down+Definition:make movemore slowly.Example:Because Maryslevel inEnglish islowerthanthe restof thestudents,she slowstheclass down.
423.511w*up+Definition:make movemore slowly.Example:Because Maryslevel inEnglish islowerthanthe restofthestudents,she slowstheclass up.
425.5pell*out+Definition:to explainsomethingina detailedway sothat themeaning isclearly understood.Example:Hes sostupid thatyouhaveto spelleverything outfor him.
425.6tand byDefinition:wait.Example:I needyou tostand byand answer the phonewhenmybroker calls.
425.7tand for+Definition:represent.Example:SCUBA standsfor selfcontained underwaterbreathing apparatus.z/
428.stand for+Definition:tolerate.Example:I won,t standfor peoplecriticizing me.
425.8tand outDefinition:be verynoticeable.Example:Soledad isso beautiful!She reallystands outinacrowd.
425.9tand*upDefinition:not arrivetoadate oranappointmentinf..Example:I arrangedto meetJoe atthe libraryat8:00,but hestood meup.I hopehe hasagood excuse.
425.10tand up for+Definition:defend somethingone believesin.Example:Every individualmust stand up forwhat theybelieve in.
425.11tandupto+Definition:defend oneselfagainst someoneor something.Example:I thinkyoushouldstand uptoyourolder brotherandtellhimtostop pushingyouaround.
425.12tay overDefinition:spend thenightata personshouse.Example:It takesyou solong totake thebus home,so why dontyoujust stayover
434.stickit to+Definition:severely criticize apersoninf..Example:My bossreally stuckittome whenI arrivedlate towork for the thirdtime thisweek.
425.13tick to+Definition:persevere,keep trying.Example:Even thoughEnglish isa hardlanguage tomaster,you must stick toit!
436.stickup for+Definition:defend oneselfor opinions.Example:Joseph joinedthe armybecausehebelieves hemuststickupforhis country.
437.take after+Definition:resemble a parent orrelative.Example:I takeaftermyfather.Who doyou takeafter
425.14ake*away+Definition:remove,seize orcapture.Example:The soldierstook thecaptives away.
425.15ake*back+Definition:retract somethingyou said.Example:I demandthatyoutake backwhat yousaid.
425.16take*back+Definition:return anitem toa store.Example:The dressmy grandmotherbought forme didntfit,so Itook itback andexchangedit fora pairof pants.
425.17ake*down+Definition:write downwhat issaid.Example:Would youmind takingdown mymessages whileI amonvacation
425.18ke*down+Definition:remove froma highplace.Example:The citygovernment madethe shoptake down their bright,neon sign.
425.19take*forDefinition:consider,view as.Example:Do youtake mefor anidiot
425.20ke*in+Definition:learning.Example:Are youtaking inallofthese phrasalverbs
445.take*in+Definition:deceive aperson.Example:He wastaken inby thecon artist.
425.21take*in+Definition:make smallerwhen sewing.Example:I lostweight,so I needtotake someof myskirts tothe tailorto havethem takenin.
425.22ke*offDefinition:when aplane orrocket leavesthe ground.Example:My stomachfelt funnywhen theplane tookoff.
448.take*off+Definition:remove.Example:In manycultures,it isappropriate totake offyour shoeswhen enteringa house.
425.23ke*off+Definition:leave workor schoolfora periodof time.Example:I wassick lastweek,so Itook a few daysoff ofwork.
425.24take offDefinition:leave.Example:We tookoff afterdinner.
425.25ke on+Definition:accept responsibilities,work.Example:She hastaken ontoo muchresponsibility inthis project.
425.26take*over+Definition:take controlof.
32.break into+Definition:interrupt aconversation.Example:Jane brokeintothe conversation andtolduswhat sheknew.
33.break*off+Definition:end something.Example:Sally brokeher engagementto Johnoff.
34.break outDefinition:appear violently.Example:Violent protestsbroke outin responsetothemilitary coup.
35.break out+Definition:use somethingextravagant forcelebration.Example:He broke out thechampagne tocelebrate hispromotion.
36.break outof+Definition:escape.Example:The murdererbrokeoutoftheprison.
37.break*up+Definition:break intopieces.Example:I broke the crackerup intopieces andput itinthesoup.
38.break*up+Definition:disperse acrowd,stop afight.Example:The policebrokethedemonstration upbeforeitgot outof control.
39.break upDefinition:end arelationship.Example:Sam andDiane brokeup again.What arocky relationship.
40.bring*about+Definition:cause tohappen.Example:Democracy brought about greatchange inthe livesofthepeople.
41.bring*along+Definition:bring with.Example:When wego tothe forest,bring yourwildlife guidealong.
42.bring*aroundDefinition:change someonesmind,convince someone.Example:She doesntwant togo,but weH eventuallybring heraround.
43.bring*awayDefinition:learn orgain froman experience.Example:My tripacross theSahara wasdifficult,but Ibroughtanew appreciationfor lifeawayfromtheexperience.
44.bring*off+Definition:succeed atsomethingdifficultor unexpected.Example:You robbedthebank!I cantbelieve youbrought thatoff.
45.bring*on+Definition:cause something.Example:I cantbelieve shegot soangry.What broughtthat on
46.bring*out+Definition:highlight,stress.Example:Your newshirt bringsout thecolor ofyour eyes.
47.bring*over+Definition:bring tosomeones house.Example:Who isgoingtotake over the familybusiness whenArethas fatherdies
453.takeover Definition:take controlof.Example:If thePresident isassassinated,the Vice-president willtake over.
454.take*out+Definition:accompany aperson onadatefordinner,the movies.Example:I cantmeet you tonight becauseI amtaking Fernandaout todinner.
455.take*up+Definition:begin anew hobby.Example:Have youtakenup anynew hobbiessince youmoved here
456.take*up+Definition:discuss atExample:We alater date.should take
457.take*up+this issueup inthe meetingtomorrow.Definition:shorten agarment whensewing.Example:This dressis toolong,I
458.amgoingtotakeitup.take up+Definition:occupy space.Example:This couchtakes uptoo muchspace inthe livingroom.
459.talk backDefinition:respond in an impoliteway to an adult.Example:Don,t talk back!
460.talkbackto+Definition:respond impoliteway toan adult.in anExample:Children shouldnever talkbacktotheir parents.
461.talk*over+Definition:discuss.Example:I hopemy parentstalk theirrelationship problemsover before they getdivorced.
462.tear*down+Definition:destroy.Example:The countydecided totear down the dilapidatedschool andbuild anew one.
463.tear*up+Definition:tear orrip intosmall pieces.Example:I alwaystear upmy personalpapers beforeI throwthem out.
464.tell*off+Definition:criticizeaperson severely,reprimand inf..Example:Carolina toldme offwhen shefound outI wasgossiping about her datewith Martin.
465.tell on+Definition:report acrime tothepoliceor badbehavior toaparent.Example:Every timeIdidsomething wrongwhenIwas achild,mysisterwould tellonme.
466.think*over+Definition:consider.Example:Think overthe offerbeforeyousign thecontract.
467.think*through+Definition:consider carefully.Example:You needto thinkthis throughcarefully beforeyoumake adecision.
468.think*up+Definition:create orinvent afalse story.Example:Ineedto thinkupanexcuse fornot goingto herparty.
469.throw*away+Definition:discard.Example:Dont throwaway thosebottles;we canrecycle them.
470.throw*out+Definition:discard.Example:Iaskedhim notto throwout theSunday newspaperbecauseI wanted tosave anarticle.
471.throw*out+Definition:remove byforce froma room,school,ahouse,etc..Example:Mary threwoutherroommate becauseshe stoppedpaying rent.
472.throw upDefinition:vomit.Example:If youdrink too much alcohol,you mightthrow up.
473.tie*up+Definition:tie securely.Example:When wedock,make sureyou tiethe boatup.
474.tire*outDefinition:cause someonetobe verytired.Example:Speaking Englishall daytires me out.
475.touch on+Definition:talk aboutfora shorttime.Example:The presidentialcandidates touchedonthesubject ofhealth careduring thedebates.
476.touch*upDefinition:make thefinal improvements.Example:We didntpaint thewhole kitchen,we justtouched upthe cabinets.
477.try*on+Definition:putontomake sure apiece ofclothing fits.Example:Try onthe pantsbeforeyoubuy them.
478.try*outDefinition:test.Example:Try outthis massagechair-it feelsgreat!
479.turn*awayDefinition:refuse todeal withor giveservice.Example:They turnedus awayattheborder becausewe didnt have visas.
480.turn*aroundDefinition:change orreverse direction.Example:Turn thecar aroundand goback home.
481.turn*down+Definition:refuse anoffer;reject aproposal.Example:She turneddown thejobofferbecausethesalary wastoo low.
482.turn*down+Definition:lower thevolume orintensity ofa TV,radio,or othermachine.Example:Imstudying!Please turndowntheTV.
483.turn*inDefinition:submit.Example:You needto turnyour essaysin nextweek.
484.turninDefinition:go tobed inf..Example:Its gettinglate.I thinkit isabout timeto turnin.
485.turn into+Definition:become somethingdifferent,transform.Example:When shekissed thefrog,it turnedinto ahandsome prince.
486.turn*off+Definition:stop thefunction ofa stove,a waterfaucet,acar,etc..Example:Dont forgetto turnoff theiron beforeyou leavethe house.
487.turn on+Definition:attack unexpectedly.Example:The pitbull suddenlyturned onthe smallchild.
488.turn*onDefinition:cause tobe excitedsexually.Example:Scientists havediscovered thatthe smellof cinnamonturns manypeople on.
489.turn*on+Definition:start thefunction ofa TV,a radio,amachine.Example:Turn ontheTV.The baseballgame startsinafew minutes.
490.turn*outDefinition:produce.Example:The weaverscan turn out twoor threerugs amonth.
491.turn*outDefinition:switch offa light.Example:Turn out the lightbeforeyougo tobed.
492.turn outDefinition:audience memberstoa function.Example:Over100,000people turnedoutfor theconcert.
493.turn outDefinition:end upbeing.Example:She turnedout tobe themurderer after all.
494.turn*overDefinition:give toauthorities saidof evidenceor stolen/lost property.Example:Theyturned thewallet overtothepolice.
495.turn*up+Definition:increase thevolume orintensity ofa TV,radio,orothermachine.Example:Turnup theTV.I canthear whatthey,re saying.
496.turn upDefinition:find unexpectedly.Example:My keysturned upinthebedroom.
497.use*upDefinition:use allof something.Example:I usedup allofthesoap,so weneedtobuy somemore.
498.waiton+Definition:serve,service atable.Example:Each waitresswaits onthree differenttables inthe restaurant.
499.wait upDefinition:not sleepbecause youare waitingfor somethingor someone.Example:Don,t waitup.
500.wait upfor+Definition:not sleepbecause youare waitingfor someoneor something.Example:Lets waitupfor Maryto seehow herdate went.
501.wake*up+Definition:awaken someone.Example:The caralarm wokemeupat6:00inthemorning.
502.wake upDefinition:awaken.Example:Wake up・Its timetogetready forwork.
503.wash upDefinition:clean oneself.Example:Make sureyou washupbeforedinner.
504.wash*up+Definition:clean.Example:If wework together,we canwash thekitchen upinafew minutes.
505.watch outDefinition:be careful.Example:Watch out-theres arattlesnake!
506.watch outfor+Definition:be carefulof.Example:Watch outfor snakeswhileyouare hikinginthedesert.
507.wear offDefinition:disappear afteraperiodoftime.Example:The effectsofthemedicine willwear offafterafew hours.
508.wear*outDefinition:use untilsomethingisnot useableanymore.Example:If youwear thesame shoeseveryday,you11wear themout.
509.wear*outDefinition:cause tobe verytired.Example:Her threekids woremeout.
510.wind up+Definition:finish inf..Example:If hedoesnt gethis acttogether,heisgoingtowind upin jail.
511.wind*up+Definition:tighten thespring ofa watchor similarmachine.Example:He wound upthetoy dogand setitonthe floor.
512.wind*up+Definition:causean animalorachild tobehave wildly.Example:The kidsalways getwoundupwhen UncleHenrycomes over.
513.wipe*out+Definition:massacre ordestroy.Example:The tidalwave wipedoutthesmall fishingvillage.
514.wipe*outDefinition:causetobeverytired.Example:After surfingallday,Iwascompletely wipedout.
515.work*out+Definition:solve.Example:I hopeyou twocan work outyourproblems.
516.work outDefinition:exercise.Example:I workout threetimes aweek atthe fitnesscenter.
517.workoutDefinition:be successful.Example:I amglad yournew cateringbusiness isworking out.
518.write*down+Definition:record.Example:Write downthe directionsso youdont forgetthem.
519.write*out+Definition:write downevery wordor letter.Example:He wroteoutthelyrics soIcouldunderstand whatthe singerwas saying.
520.write*up+Definition:prepare areport.Example:He wroteupa business proposalinordertogeta loan.
521.yak onDefinition:to continuetalking inan annoying way〃on〃can berepeated for emphasis.Example:He justyakked on and onand on.
522.yak onabout+Definition:to continuetalking inan annoying way aboutsomething〃on〃can berepeatedfor emphasis.Example:She justyakked onand onabout herhusbands newjob.
523.yammer onDefinition:to talkinan annoyingwayor complain〃on〃can berepeated foremphasis.Example:They yammered onand onandon.
524.yammer onabout+Definition:to talkinanannoyingwayaboutsomethingor complainabout〃on〃can berepeatedforemphasis.Example:He justyammeredonandonabout how much workhe had.
525.zero in on+Definition:discover,pinpoint.Example:IthinkI havezeroed inon whathasbeencausing theproblem.
526.zip around+Definition:move quicklyfrom placeto place.Example:I zippedaround townafter worktoday.
527.zone outDefinition:stop payingattention.Example:He zonedout duringclass.
528.zonk outDefinition:fall asleep.Example:Jill wasso exhaustedafter takingthe TOEFLtest that she zonkedoutbeforedinner.
529.zoom inDefinition:focus.Example:You needa telephotolens tozoom in.
530.zoom inon+Definition:focus onsomething,pinpoint.Example:She zoomedinonhis facewhile takingthe picture.Example:When youvisit me,whydontyou bringover yourson.
48.bring*to Definition:revive consciousness.Example:We usedsmelling saltsto bringher toafter shefainted.
49.bring*up+Definition:mention.Example:I didntwanttobring upthe factthatshewas unemployed.
50.bring*up+Definition:raise achild.Example:Sam wasbrought upin SouthCarolina.
51.brush*off+Definition:ignore somethingor someoneinf..Example:Mary brushedher ex-boyfriend offattheparty.
52.burn*down+Definition:destroyby settingfire to.Example:The childrenburned thehouse downwhile playingwith matches.
53.burn downDefinition:burn untilcompletely gonebuilding.Example:Two buildingsburnt downinthe fire.
54.burn upDefinition:be hot.Example:I amburning upin here-open thewindow.
55.burn upDefinition:consume byfire.Example:The paperswere burnedupinthe fire.
56.burn*up+Definition:destroy byfire.Example:He burntupthefiles.
57.buy*out+Definition:buy theshares ofa companyortheshares theother personowns ofabusiness.Example:Pacific Inc.was boughtout bya companyfrom Oregon.
58.buy*up+Definition:purchase theentire supplyof something.Example:We boughtup allthe beerinthestore.
59.call for+Definition:require asina recipe.Example:This recipecalls formilk,not water.
60.call*off+Definition:cancel something.Example:They calledthe picnicoff becauseoftherain.
61.call*off+Definition:ordertostop aninvasion,guard dogs.Example:He calledoffthedogs whenhe sawitwashis neighbor.
62.call on+Definition:visit.Example:Mark called on Naomiwhile hewas intown.
63.call on+Definition:invite someoneto speakinameeting ora classroom.Example:Professor TanzercalledonTim toanswerthequestion.
64.call*up+Definition:telephone.Example:I calledSam upto see if hewanted togo tothemovies.
65.calm*down+Definition:make someonerelax.Example:You cancalm thebaby downby rockingher gently.
66.care for+Definition:nursesomeone or something.Example:He caredfor thebird untilits winghealed.
67.care for+Definition:like someoneor something.Example:I dontcare forsour creamonmypotato.
68.carry on+Definition:continue aconversation,activity.Example:They carriedonthediscussion despitethe interruption.
69.carry onabout+Definition:continue inanannoyingway.Example:He keptcarrying onabout howmuchmoneyhe makes.
70.carry onwith+Definition:continue.Example:Iwantyoutocarry onwiththe project whileIamoutoftown.
71.carry*out+Definition:complete and/or accomplishsomething.Example:The secretagent carriedouthisorders exactlyas planned.
72.carry*over+Definition:continue ona subsequentday,page,etc.Example:The meetingcarried overintolunch time.
73.catch onDefinition:slowly startto understandinf..Example:He caughton afterafew minutes.
74.catch upDefinition:makeupfor losttime.Example:Iwillnever catch up.Iamtoo behindin mywork.
75.catch upwith+Definition:speed uptobeatthesame placeasaperson orthinginfront ofyou.Example:Ihadtorunto catch upwiththe others.
76.catchupon+Definition:become up-to-date.Example:1needtocatchupon worldevents.1havent seenthe newsin ages.
77.check backDefinition:return to see if everything is OK.Example:We willcheck backtomorrow tomake suretheprojectis finished.
78.check by+Definition:go toaplaceto seeifeverythingisOK.Example:We needto checkby theoffice toseeifthe documentsare ready.
79.check for+Definition:trytofind.Example:They checkedfor termitesbeforetheybought thehouse.
80.check inDefinition:enter ahospital,hotel etc.Example:They needto checkinbeforenoon.
81.checkinto+Definition:enter ahospital,hotel etc.Example:They checkedintothe hotel at11:00AM.
82.check into+Definition:investigate,look foroften through a service.Example:We are checking intodiscountflights toLondon.
83.check*off+Definition:makeamark nexttoanitem onalist.Example:Check eachname offthe list.
84.check on+Definition:makesuresomethingis OK.Example:Lets checkonthebaby againbeforewegotosleep.
85.check*out+Definition:investigate,takealook at.Example:He checkedoutthenew restaurantdownthestreet.
86.check outDefinition:leavea hotel,hospital.Example:Its alreadyeleven.We needto checkout.
87.checkoutof+Definition:leavea hotel,hospital.Example:We checkedoutofthehotelbefore ten.
88.check*over+Definition:closely examinethecondition ofsomething.Example:He checkedovertheold cartoseeif itwas worthbuying.
89.check upon+Definition:investigate someoneorsomething.Example:The policearecheckinguponthe bombthreats.
90.check*throughDefinition:send luggagethroughaprocess orsystem.Example:They checkedthe luggagethrough beforeboarding theplane.
91.check with+Definition:ask aperson forconfirmation.Example:He needsto checkwithhisparents before he goes.
92.cheer*upDefinition:make someonefeel cheerful.Example:The partyreally cheeredmeup.
93.cheer upDefinition:become cheerful.Example:Cheer up.Everything willbe allright.
94.chew*up+Definition:chew intosmallpieces.Example:The dogchewed upmy shoe.
95.chop*down+Definition:fell/cuta tree.Example:The lumberjackchoppedthe treedown.
96.chop*up+Definition:chop/cut intosmallbits.Example:He choppedthe meatupinto littlepieces.
97.clean*up+Definition:tidy.Example:Susan cleanedthe messupbefore she left.
98.clear outDefinition:leave inf..Example:Everybody clearout!Were closed.
99.clear*up+Definition:tidy.Example:Susan clearedupthemess beforesheleft.
100.close*down+Definition:close aplace permanently.Example:The cornermarket closeddown becausethey didn,thavemany customers.
101.closedownDefinition:close permanently.Example:The barwas closeddown becausethey servedalcohol tominors.
102.close inon+Definition:approach andthreaten.Example:The rebelswere closinginonthe capital,so thegovernment calledin thearmy.
103.close*up+Definition:close Example:They are
104.close upDefinition:closeExample:The skitemporarily.resort isclosing upclosingthe skiresort upforthesummer.forthesummer.
105.come abouttemporarily.Definition:occur/happen.Example:How didyour ideaforthebook comeabout.
106.come across+Definition:discover byaccident.Example:They cameacross somelost Mayanruins inthe jungle.
107.come across+Definition:initially seemor havetheappearance.Example:He comesacross asratherrude,but heisn t.
108.come alongDefinition:accompanysomeone.Example:If youwant,youcancomealong.
109.come along with+Definition:accompany.Example:Sam camealongwithus tothebeach.
110.come alongDefinition:progress.Example:Hows the research papercoming along.
111.come alongwith+Definition:progress.Example:How areyou comingalongwiththeresearchpaper.
112.come awayDefinition:leave aplace witha particularfeeling orimpression.Example:I cameawayfromthemeetingfeeling likethe presentationwas asuccess.
113.comeback Definition:return.Example:What timeareyoucoming back
114.come by+Definition:get,receive.Example:How didyou comeby thatnew Mercedes
115.come byDefinition:visit aperson at their house.Example:Ill comeby laterthis afternoon.
116.come down with+Definition:become sickwith.Example:He camedownwiththe flu.
117.come into+Definition:inherit.Example:She cameinto alarge fortunewhen hergrandfather died.
118.come off+Definition:fall off,break off.Example:The handlecame offthe suitcasewhenIpicked itup.
119.come outDefinition:appear.Example:I didntsee thecar atfirst.It came outofnowhere.
120.come outDefinition:reveal youare homosexual.Example:Sam finallycame outlast month.
121.come outDefinition:turnout,end up.Example:The picturescameoutgreat.
122.come outwith+Definition:produce anddistribute aproduct.Example:Microsoft iscoming outwithanew videogame systemnext month.
123.come overDefinition:visit someoneattheirhouse.Example:Why dontyou comeover afterwork fordinner.
124.come toDefinition:regain consciousness.Example:Don,t worry!She faintsallthetime.She alwayscomes toafterafewminutes.
125.come throughDefinition:do whatis neededor expected.Example:Terry reallycame throughfor usintheend.
126.come upto+Definition:approach;to equal.Example:The joboffer didntcome uptoherexpectations.
127.come upwith+Definition:produce orcreate anidea,aplan.Example:She cameupwithagreatproposal forthenewadvertising campaign.
128.come with+Definition:include anaccessory.Example:The computersystem doesntcome witha printer.
129.count*in+Definition:include.Example:Did youcount expensesin
130.count on+Definition:depend/rely on.Example:You canreally counton Sarah.
131.count*out+Definition:exclude.Example:You cancount Jamesout.He hatesplaying poker.
132.count*up+Definition:add.Example:Count thechange upand seehowmuchwehave.
133.crack downon+Definition:become tougheron,better enforcelaws on.Example:The policehave beencracking downon drunkdriving.
134.crack upDefinition:laugh uncontrollably,laugh alot.Example:When Itold thejoke,they allcracked up.
135.crack upat+Definition:laugh uncontrollablyabout,laugh alot about.Example:I crackedupathis joke.
136.cross*out+Example:Why didyou crossmy nameoutonthe list
137.cut downDefinition:decrease theamount of.Example:You eattoomuchfat.You needto cut down.
138.cutdownon+Definition:decrease theamount of.Example:You needtocutdownonyourfatintake.
139.cut inDefinition:draw aline throughsomething,eliminate.Definition:interrupt.Example:She suddenlycut inand deliveredthe news.
140.cut inon+Definition:interrupt.Example:She cutinontheconversationand deliveredthe news.
141.cut*offDefinition:interrupt someonewhile theywere speaking.Example:She cuthim offbeforehesaid somethinghe wouldregret later.
142.cut*off+Definition:sever witha knife.Example:He cutthe ropeoff witha knife.。
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