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  1. Look up (to search for)
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I’ll look up the information online.
She looked up the word in the dictionary.
Can you look up the address for me?
I need to look up the phone number of the restaurant.
I looked up the flight times on the website.

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  1. Turn on (to activate)
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Please turn on the light.
I forgot to turn on the TV.
Can you turn on the heater? It’s cold.
Turn on the computer, please.
She turned on the faucet to wash her hands.

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  1. Turn off (to deactivate)
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Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave.
Please turn off the TV; I want to go to bed.
Turn off the oven when the food is ready.
She turned off the radio before going out.
We need to turn off the air conditioner before leaving.

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  1. Take off (to ascend)
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The plane will take off in 10 minutes.
He watched the airplane take off from the runway.
The helicopter will take off soon.
The plane took off just after sunrise.
We saw the jet take off from the airport.

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  1. Give up (to quit)
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Don’t give up; keep trying.
He gave up smoking last year.
After failing several times, she decided to give up.
I’m not going to give up on this project.
They gave up the idea of going camping because of the rain.

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  1. Pick up (to collect)
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I will pick up the kids from school.
Can you pick up some milk on your way home?
He picked up the pen from the floor.
She picked up the phone and dialed the number.
We need to pick up the laundry later.

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  1. Put off (to delay)
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They put off the meeting until next week.
I had to put off my dentist appointment.
The concert was put off because of the rain.
We need to put off the discussion until later.
She put off making the decision for a few days.

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  1. Look after (to care for)
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She looks after her younger brother when their parents are away.
I need someone to look after my cat while I’m on vacation.
He looked after the children while his wife was at work.
Please look after the plants while I’m gone.
We hired a nurse to look after my grandmother.

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  1. Call off (to cancel)
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They called off the match due to bad weather.
The event was called off because of the storm.
He had to call off his appointment.
The company called off the meeting at the last minute.
The manager called off the team-building exercise.

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  1. Run into (to meet by chance)
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I ran into my old friend at the store today.
He ran into his professor at the coffee shop.
We ran into some problems with the project.
She ran into an issue while setting up the event.
I ran into my neighbor at the park.

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  1. Set up (to arrange)
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They set up the meeting for next Thursday.
We set up a new account for the business.
I need to set up my new phone.
She set up the chairs for the seminar.
The event was set up at the last minute.

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  1. Take up (to start a hobby)
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He decided to take up painting last year.
I want to take up a new sport this summer.
She took up playing guitar when she was 10.
They took up knitting during the winter break.
He took up photography after his retirement.

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  1. Break down (to stop functioning)
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My car broke down on the way to work.
The washing machine broke down again.
The computer broke down during the presentation.
We had to break down the problem into smaller parts.
The train broke down just outside the station.

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  1. Bring up (to mention)
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She brought up an interesting point during the meeting.
I don’t want to bring up the topic of the divorce.
He brought up a great idea for the project.
Don’t bring up politics at the dinner table.
She brought up her concerns about the plan.

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  1. Go on (to continue)
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The show will go on for another hour.
He went on talking about his trip for hours.
Please go on with your story.
They went on vacation after the event.
We must go on despite the challenges.

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  1. Come across (to find by chance)
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I came across an old photo album yesterday.
He came across a rare book at the flea market.
She came across some interesting articles online.
I came across my old notebook while cleaning.
They came across a problem with the software.

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  1. Check in (to register)
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We need to check in at the hotel before 3 PM.
Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.
He checked in at the airport an hour before the flight.
I checked in with my boss about the status of the project.
They checked in for the concert at the entrance.

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  1. Check out (to examine or leave)
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I want to check out that new restaurant.
She checked out a book from the library.
I checked out the new movie last night.
They checked out the hotel after breakfast.
Have you checked out the new website?

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  1. Get along (to have a good relationship)
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She and her brother get along very well.
I don’t get along with my coworker.
They got along instantly when they met.
We get along because we share similar interests.
He and his roommate get along great.

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  1. Give in (to surrender)
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After hours of arguing, he finally gave in.
She refused to give in to the pressure.
The army gave in after a long siege.
Don’t give in to temptation!
He gave in to his fatigue and fell asleep.

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  1. Look forward to (to anticipate with excitement)
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I look forward to meeting you soon.
She’s really looking forward to her vacation.
We look forward to the upcoming conference.
He looked forward to spending time with his family.
I’m looking forward to seeing the new movie this weekend.

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  1. Take over (to control or assume responsibility)
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She will take over the project next week.
The new manager took over the team last month.
They decided to take over the company after the merger.
He took over the leadership role when his boss resigned.
The company has taken over a rival firm.

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  1. Put up with (to tolerate)
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I can’t put up with his rude behavior.
She put up with the noise for months before complaining.
We have to put up with the traffic every day.
He can’t put up with the constant stress at work.
I won’t put up with this kind of treatment anymore.

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  1. Run out of (to have none left)
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We ran out of milk this morning.
The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
I’ve run out of time to finish my project.
They ran out of tickets for the concert.
We ran out of ideas for the event.

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  1. Take in (to absorb or understand)
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It was hard to take in the news at first.
She couldn’t take in all the information at once.
He took in the beautiful view from the mountain.
I need some time to take in what happened.
We took in the sights of the city during our trip.

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  1. Break up (to end a relationship)
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They decided to break up after three years together.
It was hard for him when they broke up.
She broke up with him because they didn’t get along anymore.
They broke up but still remained friends.
We heard they broke up last week.

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  1. Pick out (to choose)
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She picked out a dress for the party.
I can’t decide which shoes to pick out.
He picked out a beautiful painting for his office.
I will pick out a few books for you to read.
They picked out a movie for the weekend.

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  1. Show up (to arrive)
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He didn’t show up to the meeting.
I was late because I didn’t show up on time.
She showed up late to the party.
We were all waiting for him to show up.
He didn’t show up for his job interview.

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  1. Hold up (to delay)
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The traffic held up the arrival of the delivery.
A storm held up our flight.
Sorry I’m late, I got held up at work.
The construction held up the opening of the store.
They were held up by a flat tire on the way.

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  1. Come up with (to think of or create)
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She came up with a great idea for the project.
I need to come up with a plan for the weekend.
He came up with a solution to the problem.
They came up with a new marketing strategy.
I can’t come up with any excuses for being late.

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  1. Run across (to find by chance)
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I ran across an old friend at the supermarket.
He ran across a useful article online.
I ran across my high school yearbook yesterday.
They ran across a rare book while shopping.
She ran across an interesting blog post.

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  1. Run away (to escape)
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The dog ran away when the door was left open.
She ran away from home when she was 16.
He ran away from the situation because he was scared.
They tried to stop him, but he ran away.
We need to run away from this dangerous place.

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  1. Take back (to retract or return)
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He took back what he said about her.
I need to take back the shirt I bought.
She took back her words after realizing she was wrong.
He took back the gift because it wasn’t what he wanted.
I want to take back the book to the library.

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  1. Put down (to write or criticize)
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He put down the phone and went to bed.
Stop putting down people and start supporting them.
She put down her thoughts in a notebook.
He put down a $20 deposit for the ticket.
She put down the phone number for the taxi service.

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  1. Get back (to return)
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I’ll get back to you after I check my schedule.
She finally got back from her trip to Italy.
He got back home late last night.
We should get back to work now.
I can’t wait to get back to my routine.

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  1. Get by (to survive)
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He doesn’t earn much, but he gets by.
She can get by with just a little money.
I don’t know how we’re going to get by without food.
He gets by on a small salary but manages to live comfortably.
They got by during the tough economic times.

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  1. Go over (to review)
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Let’s go over the details of the project.
I need to go over my notes before the test.
The teacher will go over the lesson again tomorrow.
He went over the proposal with his team.
Please go over the instructions before starting.

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  1. Give out (to distribute)
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The volunteers will give out free food at the shelter.
He gave out the flyers to everyone in the crowd.
They gave out prizes at the competition.
The school gave out books to the students.
She gave out the tickets to the concert attendees.

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  1. Pick up (to learn or acquire)
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She picked up a lot of Spanish while living in Madrid.
He picked up the habit of running every morning.
I’ve picked up some new skills at my job.
She picked up the guitar in just a few months.
He’s trying to pick up some new techniques at work.

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  1. Check up on (to investigate or monitor)
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I need to check up on my parents to make sure they’re okay.
The doctor will check up on the test results later.
I’ll check up on you tomorrow to see if you feel better.
She checked up on her homework to make sure it was done correctly.
He promised to check up on his friend after the surgery.

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  1. Show off (to brag or display)
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He loves to show off his new car.
Don’t show off in front of the guests.
She was showing off her dance moves at the party.
He likes to show off his knowledge at every meeting.
The children were showing off their skills in the competition.

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  1. Set off (to start a journey or cause something to happen)
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We’ll set off early to avoid the traffic.
The alarm set off when we tried to enter.
They set off on their trip around the world.
The news set off a chain of events that we couldn’t control.
He set off for the office before sunrise.

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  1. Look into (to investigate)
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The police will look into the matter immediately.
We need to look into the details of this proposal.
I will look into the issue and get back to you.
She promised to look into the complaint.
The manager asked me to look into the problem.

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  1. Get along with (to have a good relationship)
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I get along with my coworkers very well.
She doesn’t get along with her neighbors.
They get along with each other because they share similar interests.
He doesn’t get along with his stepbrother.
I hope you get along with everyone at your new job.

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  1. Get rid of (to eliminate)
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I need to get rid of all the old clothes in my closet.
He got rid of the old sofa in the living room.
We should get rid of these boxes in the attic.
The company is trying to get rid of excess inventory.
They got rid of the outdated software.

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  1. Cut down on (to reduce)
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I need to cut down on sugar in my diet.
He’s trying to cut down on his spending.
They decided to cut down on their advertising budget.
She wants to cut down on her screen time.
We need to cut down on waste at the office.

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  1. Take after (to resemble)
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She takes after her mother in appearance.
He takes after his father in personality.
The child really took after his grandfather.
You really take after your aunt with that sense of humor.
She takes after her parents in many ways.

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  1. Carry on (to continue)
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Please carry on with your work while I’m gone.
We’ll carry on the discussion after the break.
He carried on talking despite the interruption.
They decided to carry on with the project.
She urged everyone to carry on with the plan.

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  1. Come up with (to invent or think of)
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He came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
I can’t come up with any new ideas.
They came up with a strategy to improve sales.
She came up with a new approach to handle the situation.
We need to come up with a plan for the weekend.

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  1. Hold off (to delay or postpone)
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Let’s hold off on making any decisions for now.
They decided to hold off the meeting until next week.
We’ll hold off on the wedding until the summer.
He held off starting the project until he had more information.
She held off telling him the news until later.

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  1. Come across as (to seem or appear)
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He comes across as a very friendly person.
She came across as a bit too harsh in her criticism.
I didn’t want to come across as rude.
The manager came across as very professional during the interview.
They came across as genuine in their apology.

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  1. Bring about (to cause to happen)
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The new policies will bring about changes in the workplace.
His actions brought about a lot of controversy.
The economic crisis brought about significant unemployment.
The new law will bring about improvements in education.
They hope the reforms will bring about positive results.

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  1. Go through (to examine carefully)
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I need to go through these reports before the meeting.
He went through the documents to find the mistake.
We will go through the contract carefully before signing it.
She went through all the old photos from her childhood.
The teacher went through the lesson again for the students.

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  1. Go over (to review or check)
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Let’s go over the presentation one more time.
He went over his notes before the exam.
The teacher will go over the homework tomorrow.
They need to go over the budget before the meeting.
We went over the details several times.

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  1. Make up (to invent or reconcile)
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She made up a story to explain her absence.
They decided to make up after their argument.
He made up his mind to move to a new city.
I had to make up an excuse to leave early.
She made up a song to entertain the children.

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  1. Take off (to remove or ascend)
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He took off his shoes when he entered the house.
The plane will take off in 10 minutes.
She took off her jacket because it was warm.
The rocket took off successfully.
I need to take off these glasses to read.

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  1. Take in (to absorb or understand)
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It took me a while to take in all the information.
He took in the beautiful view of the mountains.
I need a moment to take in what you just said.
She couldn’t take in the news of the accident.
I tried to take in all the details, but it was overwhelming.

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  1. Keep up with (to stay informed or maintain)
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She tries to keep up with all the latest trends.
I can’t keep up with all the work demands.
He couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of the class.
They need to keep up with new developments in the industry.
She’s been keeping up with her fitness routine.

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  1. Put off (to delay)
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The meeting was put off due to unforeseen circumstances.
I had to put off my dentist appointment.
They put off their plans until next weekend.
He put off talking about the issue for a long time.
We can’t put off the decision any longer.

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  1. Put up (to tolerate or to provide accommodation)
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I can’t put up with this noise anymore.
She had to put up with his constant complaining.
They were kind enough to put me up for the night.
He decided to put up with the situation for a while.
We need to put up a sign to direct the guests.

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  1. Break down (to stop working or to analyze)
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The car broke down on the highway.
My laptop broke down just before the presentation.
He had to break down the information into smaller pieces for the team.
Their relationship broke down after several arguments.
She had to break down the problem step by step.

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  1. Call off (to cancel)
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The meeting was called off due to bad weather.
We had to call off the event because of the rain.
He called off his trip to New York at the last minute.
The game was called off after the first quarter.
They called off the wedding because of a family emergency.

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  1. Turn up (to appear or to increase volume)
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She didn’t turn up for the interview.
The heat is unbearable; please turn up the air conditioning.
We were surprised when he finally turned up at the party.
Don’t forget to turn up the music for the party.
I didn’t expect you to turn up at my house so late.

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  1. Take up (to start a new hobby or to occupy space)
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She took up yoga last year and loves it.
He took up painting as a way to relax.
I’ve decided to take up gardening this summer.
The sofa takes up too much space in the living room.
The topic took up most of the discussion in the meeting.

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  1. Set up (to arrange or to establish)
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They set up the stage for the concert.
He set up a meeting with the new client.
We need to set up the chairs before the guests arrive.
She set up her own online business last year.
He set up a surprise party for his friend’s birthday.

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  1. Make out (to decipher or to kiss)
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I can’t make out what the note says.
We could barely make out the shape of the building in the fog.
They were making out in the back of the cinema.
She could barely make out his voice over the phone.
I don’t understand this handwriting; I can’t make it out.

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  1. Look after (to care for)
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She looked after the children while their parents were away.
He promised to look after the dog during the vacation.
I need someone to look after my plants while I’m on a trip.
My grandmother looked after me when I was sick.
He looks after his elderly parents with great care.

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  1. Run into (to meet by chance or to experience difficulties)
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I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
We ran into a few problems while setting up the event.
She ran into some financial difficulties last month.
I didn’t expect to run into you here.
He ran into some trouble while traveling abroad.

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  1. Come up (to arise or to occur)
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Something has come up, so I can’t make it to the meeting.
He didn’t come up with a solution to the problem.
The opportunity came up unexpectedly.
I’ll need to come up with a new plan.
We are looking for ideas to come up with for the campaign.

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  1. Go along with (to agree or to support)
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I don’t always go along with his opinions.
She decided to go along with the plan despite her reservations.
He went along with the idea because it seemed reasonable.
They didn’t want to go along with the decision, but had no choice.
I’m happy to go along with whatever the group decides.

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  1. Get through (to finish or to contact)
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I couldn’t get through the entire book last night.
She finally got through the interview successfully.
I tried to get through to customer service but couldn’t reach anyone.
We need to get through all the paperwork by Friday.
He finally got through to his friend after hours of calling.

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  1. Give away (to donate or to reveal)
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They decided to give away their old clothes to charity.
He accidentally gave away the surprise party secret.
She gave away all her savings to the poor.
The shop is giving away free samples today.
Don’t give away the ending of the movie!

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  1. Call up (to phone or to summon)
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I will call you up when I get home.
He called up his friend to ask for advice.
They called up the entire team for a meeting.
Don’t forget to call up your parents to check in.
I need to call up the customer service department.

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  1. Turn down (to reject or lower volume)
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She turned down the job offer because it wasn’t a good fit.
They turned down his request for a promotion.
Can you turn down the music? It’s too loud.
He was turned down for the loan application.
She turned down the invitation to the party.

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  1. Look up to (to admire or respect)
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I really look up to my older brother.
She has always looked up to her teacher.
He looked up to his father for guidance.
The young players look up to their coach.
We all look up to people who have done extraordinary things.

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  1. Bring up (to mention or raise)
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She brought up a very interesting point in the discussion.
Don’t bring up the past during the meeting.
I don’t want to bring up that sensitive topic.
He always brings up his achievements in every conversation.
She brought up the idea of going on a vacation.

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  1. Check out (to examine or leave)
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You should check out that new restaurant; it’s great.
I need to check out the book before reading it.
We’re planning to check out the movie this weekend.
Don’t forget to check out at the front desk when you leave.
He had to check out of the hotel by noon.

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  1. Give up (to quit or surrender)
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She didn’t give up despite all the challenges.
I’m not going to give up on my dreams.
He finally gave up trying to fix the computer.
They gave up their plans after hearing the bad news.
Don’t give up on something you believe in.

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  1. Hold on (to wait or hold tightly)
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Hold on, I’ll be with you in a minute.
Please hold on to the railing as you go down the stairs.
Hold on, the ride is almost over.
Hold on a second, let me get my coat.
She had to hold on tightly to the rope.

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