Communication

To explain something, to be responsible for it, or to represent a particular proportion of a total.

Used in fixed expressions such as 'on account of' (because of) or 'take account of' (to consider), rather than as a standalone phrasal verb.

To take action based on information, advice, or instructions received.

A formal variant of 'act on': to take action based on information, advice, or a recommendation.

To result in a particular total or to represent a particular meaning or significance.

To allow fresh air into a room or onto an object to remove stale smells or dampness, or figuratively to openly discuss a problem.

To stock up on ammunition, or figuratively to gather arguments, facts, or resources in preparation for a confrontation.

To reduce intensity, energy, or volume; the opposite of 'amp up'.

To reply rudely or cheekily to someone in authority, especially a parent or teacher.

To be responsible for something and accept the consequences, or to speak on behalf of someone else.

To respond promptly and honestly when questioned or challenged, especially in a direct or assertive way.

To defeat someone in an argument or to convince someone to accept a lower price through negotiation.

To settle a disagreement or find a solution by discussing it thoroughly, even if it involves debate.

To reach a place or, figuratively, to come to a conclusion or decision after thought or discussion.

To ask multiple people the same question, typically to gather information or find something.

To request something, or to request to speak to a specific person.

To reverse a vehicle; to support or confirm someone's statement; to create a copy of data; or to form a blockage.

Australian slang meaning to criticize or speak negatively about someone.

To reprimand or scold someone angrily and loudly.

To mention or use a word, name, or idea repeatedly and carelessly, often without full understanding.

To pass around or use a word, name, or idea repeatedly and often carelessly.

To talk at length about something in a tedious or repetitive way; also used informally to mean exactly correct.

To produce something quickly, often without much care; to play something loudly on an instrument.

To expect or anticipate something; to negotiate in order to obtain something.

To enter or interrupt suddenly and rudely, without being invited.

To enter a place or collide with someone forcefully and without care; to interrupt something intrusively.

To discuss ideas informally and casually; to knock or hit something in various directions.

To discuss ideas casually and informally; to knock something back and forth.

To deflect, dismiss, or push something aside with a batting movement; to ward off questions or criticism.

To score a run or point by batting in a sport, or (informally) to contribute to a discussion or score.

To produce or complete something quickly, often without great care.

To discuss or consider an idea casually among a group of people.

To resolve or settle something through intense struggle, competition, or argument.

To scold or reprimand someone loudly and angrily. (Rare, chiefly dialectal variant of 'bawl out')

To scold or reprimand someone loudly and angrily; or to shout or cry very loudly.

To concern or relate to a particular topic; or to be present and active nearby.

To repeatedly pester or nag someone about something.

To have discovered something important, to suspect someone, or to be in contact with someone.

To have recognised or discovered something, or to have realised what someone is doing.

To be in a relationship with someone, to understand someone, or to support someone's position.

To speak impudently, insolently, or cheekily; to talk back. (Rare, chiefly British dialectal)

To be relevant to or have an effect on something; to apply pressure to something.

To confirm, support, or prove that something is true.

To be relevant to something; to exert pressure or influence on a person or situation. (Formal variant of 'bear on')

To be patient with someone or something; to tolerate a temporary inconvenience while waiting.

To avoid getting to the main point of something; to talk around a subject.

To replace an offensive or inappropriate word in a broadcast with a beeping sound.

A softened exclamation telling someone to go away; an old-fashioned euphemism for a stronger phrase.

A non-standard spelling variant of 'beggar off': a rude dismissal telling someone to go away.

To produce a loud, resonant sound like a bell; occasionally used for singing or playing music loudly.

British informal: to telephone someone.

To shout or say something very loudly in a deep, powerful voice.

Chiefly British: to stop talking and be quiet, or to fasten one's seatbelt.

To praise, promote, or show respect and admiration for someone or something.

Vulgar slang: to speak angrily or complain aggressively, often at or about someone.

To harshly scold or berate someone; or (reflexive/intransitive) to back down from a challenge in a cowardly way.

To retaliate sharply against criticism or an attack; or to stop yourself from saying or showing something.

To reveal a secret or private information carelessly and without thinking.

To erase or cover something so nothing remains visible; or to suddenly lose the ability to think or remember; or to deliberately suppress a

To make a loud, harsh, or strident noise, especially from speakers, horns, or radios.

To send out sound, music, or an announcement at very high volume; or to expel or remove something with explosive force.

To replace offensive or inappropriate words in a broadcast with a bleep sound so that the audience cannot hear them.

To scold or reprimand someone severely; a regional American expression, chiefly Southern U.S.

To cover or obscure something completely, or to deliberately suppress a memory.

To destroy something by an explosion or violent force, or to thoroughly disprove an argument.

To direct a stream of air onto something, or (figuratively) to tarnish or damage a reputation.

To escape from a difficult or embarrassing situation by pretending to be confident or by using deception.

To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something you did not mean to.

To give a tangible or visible form to something abstract; to represent or embody something.

A rude British expression telling someone to go away.

To reduce a liquid by boiling, making it more concentrated; or (figuratively) to reduce something to its most essential point.

A mild rude expression telling someone to go away; a euphemistic American variant of 'bugger off'.

To be very close to a particular quality, state, or extreme, without quite reaching it.

To be based or founded on something; to have something as the fundamental premise or foundation.

To move energetically from place to place, or to discuss ideas informally without reaching a conclusion.

To rebound from a surface, or to share ideas with someone to get their reaction.

To welcome or escort someone into a place with a bow as a gesture of deep respect.

A rare dialectal expression meaning to dismiss or put someone off with excuses or evasion.

To talk proudly and enthusiastically about someone or something, often excessively.

To diverge from a main path, road, or topic and go in a different direction.

to stop working, collapse, separate into parts, or explain something step by step

to enter by force, interrupt, train something new, or make shoes comfortable by use

to explain or divide something into simpler parts

to tell someone bad or difficult news, usually gently

to stop suddenly, separate a piece, or end a relationship or discussion

to breathe gently on something; sometimes used figuratively in literary English

to instruct a lawyer or advocate to argue against someone or something

to make someone conscious again, persuade them, or bring someone/something to a place

to produce, create, or reveal something

to produce, publish, reveal, or cause a quality to appear

to bring someone or something to another place, often someone's home, or to persuade someone to your side

to make someone conscious again, persuade them, or take something to someone's home

To unite people, groups, or ideas that were previously separate or in conflict.

To raise a child, introduce a topic into conversation, or cause food to come back up from the stomach.

To dismiss or ignore something such as a concern, criticism, or obstacle as if it were unimportant.

To deal with a topic or problem briefly and superficially, without giving it proper attention.

To rise to the surface or emerge gradually, used for liquids, emotions, sounds, or ideas.

Australian slang: to exaggerate, fake a reaction, or make a scene to get sympathy or attention.

To emerge suddenly and with great force or energy, especially in a literary or elevated register.

To enter a place suddenly and without warning, often interrupting something.

To suddenly say something or begin an activity, especially a strong emotional reaction.

To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often by breaking something; also to interrupt.

(US informal/slang) To tease, mock, or make fun of someone.

To rudely interrupt a conversation or interfere in a situation that does not concern you.

To stop interfering or getting involved in something that is not your concern; usually used as an imperative.

To flatter or praise someone excessively in order to get something from them.

To fasten the buttons on a garment; also (informal) to stop talking or keep something secret.

To purchase a stock of something in bulk; also to obtain acceptance or support from others; (finance) a specific market operation.

To accept or believe in an idea, system, or philosophy; to purchase a stake or share in a business or scheme.

To give one's approval or agreement to a plan, idea, or decision.

To move around busily and energetically, or for rumours and excitement to circulate widely.

An informal, rude way of telling someone to leave or stop bothering you.

To contact someone on an upper floor via intercom, or to make someone feel energetic and excited.

British informal: to continue talking or doing something, often in a foolish or annoying way.

To phone a place or person before you arrive or before something happens, to give warning or make arrangements.

To make a series of phone calls to different people or places, usually to gather information or find something.

To phone someone again, especially in return for a call they made to you, or to ask someone to return to a place.

To invoke or pray for something to descend upon someone, or to reprimand someone severely.

To publicly demand something, to require or make necessary, or to collect someone from a place.

To evoke, produce, or summon a quality, emotion, or response.

To phone a workplace, radio station, or organisation; to summon someone for help; or to visit briefly.

To cancel a planned event, activity, or course of action.

To ask or invite someone to do something, or to pay a visit to someone.

To shout something; to publicly challenge or criticise someone; or to summon someone to a scene.

To attract someone's attention and ask them to come to where you are.

British English: to visit someone at their home, usually briefly; or to phone a number of people in turn.

To shout or speak loudly toward someone in order to attract their attention or appeal to them.

To summon or assemble a group of people for a meeting or joint purpose.

To telephone someone, to conscript someone for military service, or to retrieve stored data or memories.

To formally ask or request someone to do something, or to appeal to something for support.

To persistently focus on, dwell on, or repeatedly return to a particular topic, issue, or position.

To complete or finish something in a notable way, often adding one final memorable or extreme element.

To bring something to a conclusion with a final, often memorable or climactic element.

To search in a disorganised or uncertain way, typically for ideas, solutions, or something to say.

To search widely and unsystematically for something, especially a solution, idea, or resource.

To direct one's thoughts deliberately back to a past time or event.

To search unsystematically in many directions for something, especially an idea or solution; a British variant of 'cast around.'

To throw or deposit something upward or onshore; to raise (a past fault) as a reproach; or to calculate a total.

To reach the same level or position as someone ahead of you; to update someone (or yourself) on missed information.

(informal, rare) To take or be appointed to the position of chairperson of an organisation or meeting.

To record or note something down, often quickly or provisionally.

A fixed expression meaning to make a note of something or record it.

To outline or plan something, often in a preliminary or rough way.

To attribute something, especially a failure or difficulty, to a particular cause.

To win someone over or impress them through the use of personal charm.

To pursue and catch someone or something; or to search persistently until you find information or a person.

To contact someone to remind them to do something they have not yet done, or to find out about progress.

To talk in a relaxed, continuous, and friendly way for a period of time.

To talk to someone in a friendly, flattering way, usually because you are romantically or sexually attracted to them.

To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event, or to make brief contact with someone to report your status.

To officially leave a hotel; to look at or investigate something; or (informally) to be very attracted to someone.

To verify facts or information, or to conduct a medical examination.

To scold or reprimand someone severely and angrily.

To stop or reduce doing something annoying or excessive.

To join a conversation by adding a comment or opinion, sometimes unexpectedly.

To suddenly speak up or interject a comment, often unexpectedly.

To contribute money to a shared fund, or to add a comment to a conversation.

A rare and non-standard expression meaning to become more cheerful or to speak up.

To have a lively, relaxed conversation; to chat and hang out casually.

To throw something across a space to someone

To produce something quickly in large quantities, often without much care for quality

To return to a topic, person, or location that was left earlier in order to revisit it

To suddenly stop talking and refuse to speak, especially when asked questions

To respond to criticism or an insult with a sharp, confident, and often witty comeback

To click on a link, button, or icon in order to access or obtain something online.

To navigate through web pages, slides, or digital content by clicking; especially to reach a destination by clicking a link.

To notice or realise something, often something that others were hiding or that was not immediately obvious.

To close a building, shop, or wound completely; to move closer together; or to become uncommunicative.

To publicly mock, ridicule, or humiliate a specific person, especially on social media (internet slang).

To tell someone something they did not know, especially information that helps them understand a situation.

To become well-informed and knowledgeable about something; or to inform someone thoroughly about a subject.

To search through a large amount of material, information, or an area very carefully and thoroughly.

To find or encounter something or someone by chance; or to make a particular impression on others.

To provide or deliver something, especially money or information that was promised or expected, sometimes reluctantly.

To attack or move toward someone in a threatening way; or to approach a problem from a particular angle.

to be mainly a question of one thing, or to be reduced to an essential point

to appear, emerge, or become known, often in formal or literary style

to receive something, especially criticism, praise, or treatment from others

to result from or arise out of something

used to tell someone to stop saying something foolish, dishonest, or exaggerated

to emerge, become known, be published, or leave a place

to say something suddenly, or to produce and present something new

to visit, regain consciousness, or eventually agree after thinking

To regain consciousness, to reach a total, or to arrive at a point in discussion or thought.

To arise, appear, or be mentioned; also to approach or to occur unexpectedly.

To produce, think of, or find something needed, such as an idea, plan, answer, or money.

In informal or slang use, to be naturally stylish, skilled, or impressive; also used as an imperative meaning to produce or deliver what is

To behave in a patronising or superior manner toward someone, treating them as inferior.

To trust someone enough to share personal or secret information with them.

To create a vivid image or feeling in the mind, or to produce something as if by magic.

To write something down exactly as it appears or is said, reproducing it from a source.

To reproduce a piece of writing in full by writing it out again, usually from an existing source.

To seal something with a cork or stopper; figuratively, to suppress emotions, stop someone speaking, or keep something bottled up inside.

To gently reassure or encourage someone along, keeping them comfortable and cooperative, often over a period of time.

An extremely rare or dialectal variant, occasionally used to mean expressing something in a particular way or providing something reluctantl

To silence or disrupt a speaker by coughing loudly.

To expel something from the throat or lungs by coughing, or to say something with difficulty while coughing.

To produce money or information reluctantly, or to expel something from the throat by coughing.

To count backward toward zero, or to eagerly await an upcoming event.

To include someone in a plan, activity, or group.

To exclude someone from a plan, or to count items one by one while distributing them.

To suddenly produce or bring out something, often with energy or enthusiasm.

To talk at length in a way that is boring, annoying, or perceived as worthless; also to speak disparagingly about someone or something.

To appear or happen unexpectedly, especially a problem or topic that needs attention.

To draw a line through a word or piece of text to show it is wrong, should be ignored, or has been removed.

To boast or express great triumph over someone else's defeat or one's own success in a way that others find annoying.

To belittle, depreciate, or speak disparagingly of someone or something in order to reduce their value or reputation.

To cancel or withdraw from a previously agreed plan, commitment, or arrangement, especially at the last moment.

To shout or exclaim loudly, usually because of pain, fear, surprise, or strong emotion.

To praise or promote something enthusiastically, especially in public; to extol the virtues of something.

To signal someone that it is their turn to speak, perform, or act.

To take a signal, prompt, or inspiration from someone or something.

To prepare audio, video, or other media so it is ready to play from a specific point.

To direct a stream of angry, abusive, or profane language at someone.

To verbally attack someone using a lot of swear words and angry insults.

To take a shorter route by going diagonally across something; or to affect or apply to many different groups at once.

To interrupt a conversation or activity; to move in front of someone else in a queue or in traffic; to ask someone to dance.

An informal command telling someone to stop doing something annoying or unacceptable.

To separate something by cutting; to stop a supply; to interrupt someone; or to isolate someone from others.

To move or cut directly through something, often a shortcut; or to deal with complexity clearly and directly.

To reduce the force, intensity, or enthusiasm of something, especially an emotion, situation, or public reaction.

To move around something in a lively way, or figuratively, to avoid directly addressing a topic or issue.

To write something quickly and hastily, or to throw/push something forcefully downward.

To leave quickly, or to produce a piece of writing very quickly and with little effort.

To slowly become clear or understood; used when someone gradually realises something they had not noticed before.

A more formal or literary variant of 'dawn on': to gradually become understood or realised by someone.

To distribute or dispense something — especially punishment, criticism, or blows — forcefully or in measured portions.

To reduce the intensity, extent, or level of something; to moderate.

To reduce the intensity, volume, or strength of something.

To connect to a meeting or service by telephone, or to fine-tune something to the correct setting.

To connect to a specific meeting, network, or service by dialling a telephone number.

To make a phone call from a telephone system to an external number, or to remove noise/interference from a signal.

To adjust or shift something incrementally in the direction of a particular quality, outcome, or goal.

To increase the intensity, level, or degree of something, or (historically) to call someone by telephone.

To investigate something thoroughly, or to push into a surface, or to start eating food with enthusiasm.

To remove something from the ground by digging; or to discover hidden or forgotten information.

To repeatedly use an amusing story or past experience to entertain people and gain social attention or status.

To have a different opinion from someone; or for food or medicine to cause discomfort to the body.

To distribute or give out something, often in large amounts; also means to serve food.

To speak negatively about someone, or to cheat or treat someone unfairly. (British English)

To alter, falsify, or improve something, often in a deceptive or unofficial way.

To produce or arrange something hastily and often in a makeshift or deceptive way. (British/Australian slang)

To insult, criticise harshly, or disrespect someone. (American slang)

To write something down quickly as a brief note.

To produce a preliminary written version of a document.

To gradually involve or attract someone into a situation, activity, or discussion.

To make something or someone come out gradually; to prolong something; or to encourage someone to talk.

To bring people or things together, creating a sense of unity, or to come together as a group.

An exclamation used to dismiss someone's idea or hope as completely unrealistic.

To bring up unpleasant memories or information from the past that would be better left forgotten.

To be trying to say or suggest something; to be working toward a particular point or conclusion.

To talk or speak for a long time in a boring and monotonous way.

To accidentally or carelessly say or do something that causes another person to get into trouble.

To make a sound or voice impossible to hear by being louder, or to overwhelm something so it cannot be perceived.

To teach or fix something in someone's mind by constant, forceful repetition.

To generate or obtain something, especially support, business, or enthusiasm, through persistent effort.

To stop flowing or being available, to become completely dry, or to stop speaking suddenly.

To remove or erase a section of audio from a recording, or to transfer audio from one format to another.

To make something simpler or less intellectually demanding, often in a way that is seen as condescending or that reduces quality.

(Informal, chiefly American) To suddenly become unable to speak, think clearly, or respond, often due to shock or confusion.

To stop talking and refuse to say anything, or to create a dummy or mock-up of something.

To think, speak, or write about something at length, giving it more time and attention than might be necessary.

To move gradually and carefully into a position, space, or conversation.

To add something into a piece of writing, film, audio, or other content during the editing process.

To remove something from a piece of writing, film, broadcast, or other content during editing.

A euphemistic way of saying 'f*** off' — to tell someone rudely to go away or to express anger.

To conclude or round off something in a particular way.

To actively take part in or involve oneself in an activity, discussion, or process.

A non-standard or redundant phrase sometimes used to mean making something bigger, particularly an image.

To ask politely about someone's health, wellbeing, or situation, often on behalf of oneself or another person.

To begin or formally commit to an agreement, discussion, relationship, or activity.

To give reasons or excuses for something problematic in a way that minimizes it or tries to make it seem unimportant.

A euphemistic spelling/pronunciation of a very strong expletive used to tell someone to go away or express extreme anger.

Positioned with the face, front, or surface turned upward; also used informally to mean to be honest or confront something.

A euphemistic or written softening of the vulgar phrase 'fuck off,' used to tell someone to go away or to express strong disbelief or irrita

To give someone excessive and often insincere praise and attention in order to gain their favour.

To return information, results, or reactions to the original source, or to cause a signal to loop back into a system.

To provide input or material to a larger system, process, or organisation, or to influence and contribute to something.

To cautiously and indirectly explore someone's opinions, intentions, or the nature of a situation before committing.

To discover or obtain information, a person, or a thing by searching carefully and persistently.

To admit or confess to something, especially something you have done wrong or have been trying to hide.

An archaic exclamation used to express strong moral disapproval, disgust, or contempt, dismissing someone or something as shameful.

A rare or non-standard variant occasionally used to mean deflecting or handling unwanted questions or challenges; not widely established.

To complete missing information on a form, to substitute for someone temporarily, or to inform someone of facts they missed.

To gradually reach lower levels or people, said of information, resources, or effects spreading downward through a hierarchy or system.

To gradually reach higher levels of an organisation or society, said of information, concerns, or trends originating at a lower level.

To discover information or a fact, either by searching, asking, or being told.

To discover information or facts about a topic, person, or situation

To no longer need or use something, to have completed a relationship or association, or to have nothing more to say or do regarding somethin

To tell someone they are free to begin asking questions or speaking, or to shoot continuously.

To send something quickly and often forcefully, such as a letter or email, or to shoot a weapon or launch something rapidly.

To expel someone forcefully, or to shoot or deliver something outward rapidly.

To direct attention, gaze, or a decision firmly toward something or someone; or to attach something to a surface.

The formal or literary equivalent of 'fix on': to direct attention or gaze firmly at something, or to decide upon something.

To signal with a flag or hand gesture for someone or something to move away or continue.

To signal a moving vehicle to stop, usually by waving one's arms or hand.

To draw attention to something, especially a problem, issue, or concern, so that it can be dealt with.

To appear suddenly and briefly, usually on a screen or in the mind.

To add more detail, substance, or information to make something more complete.

To move around without a clear direction; or for an idea, rumor, or object to circulate informally.

To make an embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or a performance.

To dismiss or send someone away rudely; also used as a softened expletive equivalent to 'go away'.

To keep up with or track something as it progresses, especially a lesson, text, or sequence of events.

To come after something in sequence or to arrive later, continuing from where something left off.

To make a subsequent contact or take an additional action after an initial one.

To take further action on a specific matter that was previously started or mentioned.

To diverge from a main route at a fork; or (vulgar slang) used as an expletive equivalent of 'get lost'.

To enclose or surround something with a frame or structural border; or to include something within the boundaries of a discussion or plan.

To present oneself in a bold, confident, or confrontational way, often projecting a tougher image than one truly has.

To make a frowning facial expression directed at a person or thing, showing disapproval, confusion, or displeasure.

To regard a behaviour, action, or practice with disapproval; to consider something socially or morally unacceptable.

To regard something with disapproval, often implying a social or moral judgment against it.

An archaic or dialectal variant of 'fob off', meaning to cheat, deceive, or dismiss someone with something inferior.

Strongly vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away, or to describe going away oneself; also used as an exclamation of disbelief.

Vulgar slang meaning to interfere with something, provoke or challenge someone, or deliberately confuse or deceive someone.

To become blurry, indistinct, or unclear, especially in terms of an image, sound, or mental state.

To make something deliberately or inadvertently vague or unclear, often to avoid dealing with it precisely.

British slang meaning to inadvertently or deliberately reveal someone's secret, expose their deception, or 'blow someone's cover'.

To persuade someone to support your side or adopt your views.

To officially end a formal session, meeting, or auction by striking a gavel.

To design, adapt, or prepare something so that it is suitable for a particular audience, purpose, or situation.

To design, adapt, or orient something so that it suits a specific audience, goal, or context.

To be able to move or travel to different places, or for news to spread widely.

To communicate an idea or message successfully so that others understand it.

To move from place to place, to avoid or circumvent something, or (of news) to spread widely.

To imply something indirectly, to criticise someone repeatedly, or to reach/access something.

To contact someone again later, or to return to a subject that was interrupted or postponed.

To move to a lower position, to write something down, to make someone feel depressed, or (informal) to dance.

To manage to do, say, or submit something within a time limit or a brief opportunity.

To leave a vehicle, to avoid punishment, to stop touching something, or to send a message.

To repeatedly criticise, pressure, or nag someone about something.

To contact someone or to begin dealing with a new subject or task.

To climb or move onto a surface or vehicle, to access a system or list, or to begin addressing a topic or person.

To leave a place, escape a situation, or (of information) to become known.

To successfully survive a difficult period, finish a task, contact someone, or make someone understand.

To become romantically or sexually involved with someone, or to understand and accept something.

To become aware of current trends, modern ideas, or the realities of a situation; to stop being out of touch.

To create, fabricate, or artificially generate something, especially enthusiasm, support, or a story.

To give something to someone for free, to reveal a secret unintentionally, or to escort a bride at a wedding.

A literary or archaic expression meaning to emit, produce, or utter something.

To produce and release a smell, light, heat, radiation, or impression.

To read or examine something quickly and without much attention to detail.

To deal with something briefly and superficially, avoiding its true difficulty or importance.

To move in a circular path; to be enough for everyone; or (of information/illness) to circulate.

To return to a place, person, activity, or topic.

To act as a messenger or intermediary between two parties who are not communicating directly.

To enter a place or state, to begin a career or field, or to explain or examine something in detail.

To suddenly start talking angrily, excitedly, or at great length, often in an exaggerated or theatrical way.

To continue, to happen, to speak further, or to urge someone to do something.

To review, examine, or repeat something in order to check or understand it; also to cross to the other side of something.

To speak loudly, rudely, or boastfully, often without being asked for an opinion.

To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.

To search for and retrieve information using Google or another internet search engine.

To waste time foolishly or to make empty boastful talk; used in informal British contexts.

To fire a gun or shoot rapidly; also used informally to mean to speak aggressively or impulsively.

To perform or behave in an exaggerated, overdramatic way for comic or theatrical effect.

A shorter variant of 'ham it up': to perform or behave in an exaggerated or overdramatic way.

To work at something persistently and with great energy; also to repeat a point or argument forcefully and continuously.

To produce or reach something (a deal, agreement, or solution) after long and difficult discussion or effort.

To acknowledge and give credit to someone for something impressive they have done.

To give someone the recognition they deserve for doing something impressively well.

To distribute something to a number of people, either physically or figuratively.

To give control, possession, or custody of something to another person or authority.

To wait; to hold onto something; or to persist through difficulty.

To be logically consistent and coherent, or to remain united as a group.

To end a phone call; to put something on a hook or hanger; or (figuratively) to stop doing an activity permanently.

To depend entirely on something, or to listen/watch with great intensity.

To refer back to something from the past, or to recall and resemble an earlier time or style.

A variant of 'hark back': to refer to or evoke something from the past.

To talk repeatedly and tediously about the same thing, especially a complaint or criticism.

To reduce the harshness or severity of something, such as language, criticism, or a policy.

To discuss and settle something thoroughly through careful, often lengthy debate or negotiation.

To discuss or review something thoroughly, often by going over it repeatedly.

To direct strong dislike, criticism, or negativity toward a person or thing, often publicly.

To have something perfectly learned or mastered; to have something recorded or noted.

To consider or mentally classify someone as being a particular type of person.

To have a direct and frank confrontation with someone in order to settle a dispute or misunderstanding.

To receive a letter, call, message, or other communication from someone.

To become aware of someone or something through news or word of mouth; to have knowledge that something or someone exists.

To listen to someone fully and completely, allowing them to finish what they are saying without interruption.

To evoke, refer to, or be reminiscent of something from the past.

To surround something with so many conditions, qualifications, or restrictions that it becomes unclear or overly limited.

To speak evasively or avoid committing to a direct answer about something.

To use something as a shield or excuse to avoid revealing your true feelings or taking responsibility.

To respond to an attack or criticism with an equally strong counter-attack or response.

Informal/slang: to go to a place energetically; to contact or approach someone, often to ask for something.

To imitate or mimic someone cleverly, or (in the fixed phrase 'hit it off') to immediately get along well with someone.

To attack someone physically or to criticize someone forcefully and publicly.

To contact someone, especially to ask for something, or to visit a place.

To make something seem more dramatic, emotional, or impressive than it really is by adding false or artificial elements.

To restrain someone or something, to prevent progress, or to stop oneself from expressing feelings or information.

To deliberately refrain from doing, giving, or using something to the full extent.

To speak at length on a subject, often in an opinionated or pompous way.

To extend your hand or an object toward someone, to resist surrendering or yielding, or to last under difficult conditions.

To present someone or something as a model, ideal, or example for others to admire or follow

To approve of or support a particular idea, practice, or belief, usually used in negative constructions

To contact someone or get their attention, often with romantic intent or to start a conversation

To respond to someone who has contacted or called out to you

To call out to someone loudly or to contact them informally

To respond or reply to someone who called out to you or contacted you

To direct full attention or effort precisely toward something — a common variant of 'home in on', though traditionally considered non-standa

To flatter or behave in an overly sweet, ingratiating way around someone, usually to gain favor

To flatter someone excessively in order to win their favor or get something from them

To attract and engage someone's interest or involvement, or to connect something using a hook

To connect devices or systems; to meet and begin a relationship or casual encounter; or to provide someone with what they need

To silence or embarrass a speaker by making mocking noises, hooting, or jeering

To intrude on a situation, conversation, or activity without being invited, often to gain an advantage.

To silence a speaker by loudly booing, jeering, or shouting as a group.

To continue crying, wailing, or making loud anguished sounds for an extended period.

To shout or cry out something loudly, passionately, or in pain.

To make someone or something quieter; to calm noise or commotion down.

To keep something secret by preventing people from talking about it, or to tell someone to be quiet.

To promote something with great enthusiasm and exaggeration, or to make someone very excited or agitated.

To secretly give information about someone's illegal or improper activities to an authority figure.

To ask about someone's health, wellbeing, or current situation as a social courtesy.

To formally ask someone for information or an answer to a specific question.

To cite or give something as a specific example or instance within an argument or explanation.

To communicate with, act upon, or have an effect on someone or something else.

To remove or neutralize the problematic aspects of something by reinterpreting its meaning, often in a self-serving way.

To keep talking continuously, often for a long time.

To speak to someone in a superior, scolding, or condescending way.

To talk nonsense, be deceptive, or waste time with idle chatter.

To behave in a playful, humorous way; to make jokes and not be serious.

To joke or be funny in an exaggerated or enthusiastic way, often to entertain others.

A non-standard or very informal variant meaning to fill something with jokes or to become more humorous.

To keep someone cheerful and motivated through encouragement, flattery, or gentle persuasion.

To write something quickly and briefly, usually as a short note.

To leap downward from a height, or (idiomatically) to reprimand someone sharply.

To enter a conversation, activity, or situation suddenly and without much hesitation.

To leap out of something or somewhere; figuratively, to be immediately noticeable or striking.

To move quickly to a particular point or conclusion, often without proper consideration.

South African slang meaning to speak badly of someone or to treat someone with contempt.

To stay informed and up to date with a situation, project, or area of responsibility.

To continue working hard at something despite difficulty, or to nag someone repeatedly to do something.

To prevent someone or something from moving forward, or to withhold information, money, or emotions.

To continue doing something, to not stop, or to repeatedly nag someone.

To repeatedly talk about the same subject, often in a way that others find annoying.

To avoid socialising with others and to not share personal information; to live or behave in a private and self-contained way.

To not share information, opinions, or feelings with others; or to behave in a private, unsociable way.

To match the pace, level, or rate of change of something or someone; or to stay informed about current news or developments.

To type data or information into a computer, phone, or other device.

To focus precisely on a specific target, detail, or idea.

To focus on or target a particular person, thing, or aspect, especially in sports or strategy.

To discuss ideas informally without reaching a conclusion; to be left lying around unused; or to be present somewhere without a clear purpos

To discuss ideas casually; to wander without purpose; to treat someone badly; or to be lying around unused.

To joke, tease, or behave in a playful and light-hearted way.

In Scottish and Northern Irish English, to pretend, or to try to make someone believe something that is not true.

An imperative phrase telling someone to stop doing something annoying or disruptive.

To strike a door or surface with the knuckles to signal your presence or to gain entry.

To make an extreme effort, or (sarcastically) to give someone reluctant permission to do what they want.

To attack someone physically or verbally with great force and energy.

To attack someone or something physically or verbally with great force and energy.

To add too much fat, grease, or excessive material to something; figuratively, to make a text or speech excessively padded with unnecessary

To retaliate sharply against criticism, an attack, or negative treatment.

To produce or write something very quickly, often without much care or thought.

To suddenly attack someone physically or verbally, often because of anger, fear, or frustration.

To express amusement at someone or something, or to ridicule and mock someone.

To silence, dismiss, or humiliate someone or something by meeting them with laughter or ridicule.

To respond to something embarrassing, critical, or unpleasant by laughing at it, treating it as unimportant.

To share laughter together with another person as part of a warm, mutual, or friendly exchange.

To begin something boldly and energetically — a journey, a speech, or a new venture; often used in a literary or slightly archaic register.

To begin something — especially a speech, activity, or attack — with energy and without hesitation.

To be the underlying cause, reason, or motivation for something. (Note: 'lie behind' is the more standard form.)

To attack someone physically or to criticise them very harshly.

To exaggerate praise, flattery, or emotion beyond what is genuine or necessary.

A colloquial expression meaning to produce or deliver something, most commonly used as a euphemism for flatulence or for recording a music t

To arrange or display things in an organised way, to explain something clearly, or to knock someone unconscious.

To introduce or open something with a preliminary section, or to guide someone into a topic or place.

To be the first to do something, to begin a sequence of events or speakers, especially in a formal or competitive setting.

To deceive someone by giving them false hope or encouragement, especially in a romantic context.

To guide someone through a process, place, or complex situation step by step.

To cause or result in a particular outcome, or to take someone to a destination.

To precede or approach a particular event or moment through a series of events, or to approach a sensitive topic indirectly.

For a liquid to escape through a hole or crack, or for secret information to become known without authorisation.

To move your body forward toward someone or something, or (modern usage) to actively engage with your work and embrace challenges rather tha

To have a preference or slight tendency toward a particular option, idea, or belief.

To be immediately and strikingly obvious or noticeable, or to jump out of somewhere suddenly.

To deliberately not consider or discuss something, usually to focus on something else.

To omit something, or (British slang) an exclamation telling someone to stop or expressing disbelief.

To stop doing something, or to omit something from a list or document.

To not include someone or something, either deliberately or accidentally.

To share a secret, plan, or private information with someone.

To allow someone or something access into a specific place, situation, or piece of knowledge.

To reveal or admit something that you have been keeping secret, often unintentionally.

To allow someone or something to exit, to make a sound suddenly, or to expand clothing at the seams.

To speak honestly and directly with someone, especially about something difficult or previously avoided.

Informal slang meaning to express strong feminist or liberal political views, often used dismissively.

To be the real, often hidden, reason or cause that explains something.

Used to refer to a type or class of person or thing, often implying comparison or uniqueness (usually 'the like of').

To provide a hyperlink that directs users to an external website or resource outside the current page.

To speak rudely, impudently, or disrespectfully to someone, especially to a person in authority.

To pay attention to or follow advice, warnings, or instructions (dialectal/archaic).

To listen to a broadcast, conversation, or communication, either with permission or secretly.

To pay active attention in order to hear a specific sound, signal, or piece of information.

A direct command telling someone to pay close attention right now.

To assemble or mobilise a group for the purpose of applying political pressure.

To fix a tracking system, gaze, or attention precisely and firmly on a target.

To direct your eyes toward something, or to consider or examine something.

To turn your eyes in a different direction, away from something you were looking at or do not want to see.

To have the appearance of something or someone, or to seem as though something is likely to happen

To read or examine something carefully from start to finish, or to deliberately ignore someone.

To include someone in a conversation, email thread, or flow of information.

To fire a weapon or release a volley of shots; also used figuratively for sending an aggressive communication.

To treat or categorize different people or things as a single group, usually ignoring their individual differences.

Slang: to flirt aggressively or attempt to seduce someone; to successfully use charm or smooth talk on a target of attraction.

Slang: to flirt with someone confidently and skillfully, using charm and smooth talk to attract them romantically or sexually.

To form an opinion, understanding, or interpretation about something, especially something puzzling or unclear.

To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty; to claim something is true; to kiss and caress romantically; or to write a cheque/for

To invent a story or excuse; to reconcile after a quarrel; to constitute or form a whole; or to apply cosmetics.

To flatter or behave in an ingratiating way toward someone, usually to gain favour; or to reach a certain amount or level.

(Dated/slang) To produce, provide, or start doing something, often used as an impatient demand.

To effectively lead, direct, and communicate with subordinates or those lower in an organisational hierarchy.

To proactively manage the relationship with your own managers or superiors, anticipating their needs and communicating strategically to ensu

To identify, categorise, or designate something or someone with a particular label, status, or characteristic.

To reduce the price of something; to give a lower grade or score; or to write something down as a note.

To record or categorise someone or something in writing as belonging to a particular type, often forming a firm judgement.

To organize and bring together resources, people, or arguments in a controlled and purposeful way.

To have a formal or official meeting with someone, or to experience a particular reaction or outcome.

To repeatedly mock, tease, or target someone by creating or sharing memes about them on the internet.

To mock, tease, or make fun of someone in a dismissive way.

To communicate or perform something using body movements and gestures alone, without speaking.

To accidentally or carelessly fail to include someone or something on a list or in a set.

To fail to experience, enjoy, or take advantage of something good, or to omit something from a list.

To confuse two or more things or people, or to combine ingredients together.

To publicly ridicule or humiliate someone in a pointed and deliberate way.

To speak rudely, loudly, or disrespectfully; to say offensive or boastful things without appropriate restraint.

To think carefully and at length about a decision, idea, or problem.

A British exclamation telling someone rudely to go away.

To firmly establish, confirm, or settle something such as a deal, plan, or fact.

To gesture with a nod for someone to enter a room or pass through.

To approve or pass something without full scrutiny or debate, often implying that approval is given too easily.

Informal American expression meaning to think something up, improvise, or work out an idea in a casual or exploratory way.

To discover information by careful searching, or to defeat a rival by a very small margin.

To write something down quickly so you can remember it later.

To solve a problem or work out the details of something through careful thought or discussion.

To present, suggest, or give something, often willingly or as a sacrifice or contribution.

To unfold, expand, or widen into a larger shape or space; or to become more communicative and relaxed.

To open something (a door, shop, conversation) or to begin sharing one's thoughts and feelings more freely.

To formally request or command that something be provided, prepared, or sent.

To admit honestly that you have done something wrong, even though it is difficult.

To make something longer or bulkier by adding unnecessary or low-quality material.

To summon someone using a pager or public address system, or (computing) to load data into active memory from storage.

To extend the hand with the palm facing outward, as a gesture.

To forward or transmit something, such as a message, object, or information, to another person.

To distribute something among a group of people by giving it from one person to the next.

To deliberately present something or someone as something it is not, in order to deceive others.

To transmit something to another person, to decline an offer, or (as a euphemism) to die.

To deliberately pretend to be a different type of person or to have a different identity in order to deceive others.

To lose consciousness suddenly, or to distribute something to a group of people.

To distribute something among a group by giving it from one person to the next in turn.

To arrange and attach text and images on a board or page to create a layout for printing, or to stick a notice or poster onto a surface.

to present something falsely as being of a better or different kind

to say goodbye in a relaxed, slangy way, or to leave

to sound out loudly and clearly, especially like bells or ringing laughter

to look out quickly or to appear slightly from behind or under something

To make something more lively, interesting, or sharp by adding stimulating elements.

To telephone someone in advance to give notice, check availability, or make arrangements before arriving.

To call a television or radio programme, workplace, or service by telephone; or to do something with minimal effort.

To telephone someone.

To falsify or fake something; to make something appear genuine when it is not.

To falsify or fabricate something; to make something appear genuine when it is not.

To analyse or criticise something in very close detail, finding every flaw.

To notice or become aware of something subtle, such as a clue, a feeling, or a social signal.

to reject, dismiss, or brush someone off rudely

to form, rebuild, or understand something by joining separate pieces or clues

to go away; used as a rude dismissal in very rare dialectal or informal use

to identify, define, or fix something precisely

to become quieter or to tell someone to stop making noise

to bring something in through pipes, or to suddenly add a comment in conversation

to stop talking or go away; a very rare informal expression

to begin speaking, especially suddenly or after being silent

To select or decide on something, typically somewhat casually or suddenly (formal/archaic variant of 'pitch on').

To cooperate with someone's plan or pretence, often while not fully believing it; to pretend to agree in order to avoid conflict or to decei

To play a recorded sound or video in order to hear or watch it again.

To make something seem less important, serious, or significant than it really is.

To continue playing, or to exploit someone's emotions, fears, or weaknesses.

To perform or behave in a way that is designed to appeal to a particular audience or exploit a particular strength.

To exaggerate or emphasize something, to misbehave, or (of a machine) to stop working properly.

To flatter or behave in an ingratiating way toward someone, especially to gain their approval or favor.

A formal or literary variant of 'play on,' meaning to exploit emotions, fears, or words.

To connect something to a power source or device, or to access and become part of a larger system or network

To direct someone's attention to a fact, error, or feature, either verbally or physically

To emphasize or make more noticeable a quality, problem, or distinction

To leave suddenly, to speak angrily or impulsively, or (informal) to die.

To appear suddenly, unexpectedly, or from nowhere.

To send something by post, especially quickly or as soon as possible.

To display or publish something publicly, or in basketball, to position oneself in the post.

To produce something with great energy or force, especially music, writing, or rhythmic sounds.

To produce or express something in a large, continuous, and often impassioned flow.

To release liquid from a container, or to express feelings or information freely and completely.

To use sermons, speeches, or moral argument to condemn or suppress something or someone.

To promote, praise, or advocate for something through preaching or persistent persuasive speech.

To successfully persuade or convince someone to do something, especially something they were reluctant to do.

to prepare someone by giving them information or coaching

to present or offer something formally

to separate something into pieces, or criticize it in detail

to move someone to one side, often to speak privately

To stop a vehicle, to raise or move something upward, to reprimand someone, or to look up information.

To challenge, correct, or reprimand someone specifically about a particular error or behaviour.

To direct criticism, mockery, or attacks toward people or groups who have less power or status than oneself.

To direct criticism or humour at those with more power or status, or to make a piece of writing more energetic and impactful.

To spread information, rumours, or stories, often unofficially or maliciously; also a nautical term for changing a ship's course.

To communicate an idea, message, or feeling clearly and effectively so that it is understood.

To spread information or rumours among a group of people; also to place something physically around an object.

To formally present something (a proposal, question, or case) to a person or group for consideration or judgment.

To place something on a surface; to criticise or humiliate someone; to end an animal's life humanely; or to suppress a rebellion.

To regard or categorise someone or something in a particular way, often based on a first impression.

To say that something is caused by or is the result of a particular thing.

To propose or offer an idea, argument, or plan for consideration; also to produce new growth (of plants).

To suggest or nominate an idea, plan, or person for consideration by others

To install equipment or a system; to invest time or effort; to make a formal request; or to say something during a conversation.

To spread information, gossip, or rumors widely; or (of a person) to be sexually promiscuous.

To attribute something to a particular cause or reason; also used literally to place an object on a surface.

To propose something directly to someone, or to challenge them with a statement or question.

To deceive or trick someone successfully.

To deceive or trick someone; to gain an advantage through cunning.

To trick or deceive someone successfully; to get something by someone without them noticing.

To present or express yourself effectively so that others understand your abilities, personality, or ideas.

To tell someone about something useful or connect them with a person who can help.

To extinguish a flame or light; to publish or release something; to cause someone inconvenience or annoyance; to dislocate a body part.

To communicate or convey an idea, message, or point effectively.

To spread a piece of information, a rumor, or a message among a group of people; also to circulate something physical among a group.

To connect a person with another person, resource, or lead that can help them.

To connect a phone call; to cause someone to experience something difficult; to successfully complete a process or get something approved.

To submit a question or proposal to someone; to apply something to a use or purpose; to cause someone to experience something.

To distribute or pass something downward through successive levels of a hierarchy.

To talk at length in a tedious, rambling, or trivial way, often without getting to the point.

To send a message by radio to someone or somewhere in advance, typically to alert them or prepare them for something.

To tease, mock, or criticize someone repeatedly in a playful or nagging way.

To protest or complain angrily and at length; or, in a physical sense, to enclose or separate an area using rails.

To examine or discuss past events in great detail, especially unpleasant or embarrassing ones.

To unite as a group in support of a leader, cause, or idea.

To knock sharply and quickly on a door, window, or surface.

To reply sharply or quickly; a rare or non-standard phrasal verb.

To say or produce a series of things quickly, easily, and without hesitation.

To talk continuously for a long time, often in an irritating or tiresome way.

To do or say something very quickly, often without much care or attention to detail.

To extend your arm to touch something, or to make contact with someone, especially for help or connection.

To apply or transfer information, findings, or principles from one context or domain to another comparable one.

To read text at the same time as someone else is reading it aloud, or to read while listening to an audio version.

To find or assume a hidden or deeper meaning in something, sometimes beyond what was actually intended.

To formally assume a new ecclesiastical or official post by reading a prescribed text or declaration in public.

To read something aloud so that others can hear it, typically from a written source.

To try to persuade someone to think or behave rationally by presenting calm, logical arguments.

to pull something in, especially with a reel, or to attract and secure something valuable

to say or produce a long series of things quickly and easily

to unwind and let something out, or to speak or produce something in a long flowing way

To mention or speak about something specifically, or to consult a source of information, or to direct someone elsewhere

to say something about a person, thing, or situation

to comment on something, often in a formal or literary way

a very rare or nonstandard combination, not an established everyday phrasal verb

to return and give information about what you found or what happened

to formally present findings, recommendations, or results, especially from a group or committee

To recite or list a series of things quickly and fluently from memory.

To express, discover, or determine something through rhyme or wordplay; largely archaic or dialectal.

To compose or produce rhymes, verses, or rhyming content, often spontaneously.

To phone several different people or places in succession, usually to find information or arrange something.

To return a phone call to someone who called earlier.

To welcome or celebrate the start of something new, especially the New Year; also to call in to work or a radio programme.

To end a telephone call by putting down the receiver.

A sound is heard loudly and clearly, or a bell/shot/voice projects outward into the surrounding space.

To phone several different people one after another, usually to find information or spread news.

A sound is heard throughout a space, or a phone call connects and is put through to the right person.

To telephone someone, or to enter the price of goods into a cash register.

To mock, tease, or criticise someone in an ongoing or repeated way, often in a joking but sometimes hurtful manner.

To attract someone romantically using natural charm and charisma; to charm or seduce someone effortlessly.

To say something very loudly and with great force, as if roaring; or for a powerful roaring sound to be projected outward.

To leave a surface or place by rolling, or (of words/language) to be produced easily and naturally.

To turn suddenly and attack or criticise someone sharply, often unexpectedly.

An archaic or literary variant of 'round on': to suddenly turn and attack or criticise someone sharply.

To reverse direction by rowing, or figuratively to withdraw or retreat from a previously stated position or commitment.

To keep reminding someone of an unpleasant mistake, failure, or embarrassment, causing further distress.

to tell someone an idea for their opinion, or to pass a place while moving

To hit someone with a vehicle, to criticize someone unfairly, or to become depleted of power or energy

To continue for longer than expected, to talk for too long, or to operate using a particular fuel or power source

To drive a vehicle over a person or thing, to review something quickly, or to exceed a time limit

To quickly share an idea or piece of information with someone to get their opinion or approval

To review or practise something from start to finish, to stab someone with a long weapon, or for something to spread rapidly through a group

To take an idea, plan, or opportunity and develop it enthusiastically and independently

American spelling of 'savour of': to have a suggestion or trace of a particular quality, often something undesirable.

British spelling: to suggest or have a trace of a particular quality, especially something slightly suspicious or unpleasant.

To think something in words, as if speaking to yourself internally.

To make something excessively sentimental, emotionally manipulative, or mawkishly sweet.

To include something within the defined boundaries or range of a project, plan, or discussion.

To delete by drawing a line through text, or to gain an advantage over someone by making them look foolish.

To delete a word or passage by drawing a line through it.

To delete text by drawing a line through it from one side to the other.

To cancel or remove written words by drawing lines through them, or to laboriously write or carve something.

To write something quickly and messily, producing hard-to-read handwriting.

To write something quickly and messily, especially a note or letter, and dispatch it.

To write something in a messy or illegible way.

To hastily produce a written document or message in messy handwriting.

To urgently demand or desperately need something or someone, either literally by screaming or figuratively.

To say or emit something in a loud, high-pitched, or harsh voice.

To write something quickly and often untidily

To write something out in full detail as a script or formal written plan

To look up information using a search engine or device

To personally observe or experience something directly, rather than relying on what others say

To perceive or recognise a particular quality or value in a person or thing.

To look inside a space, or to understand someone's hidden thoughts, feelings, or motives.

To recognise that someone or something is not genuine; or to continue with something until it is finished.

To take quick advantage of something, such as an idea, opportunity, or piece of information.

To eagerly and quickly take advantage of an idea, opportunity, or piece of information; the more formal variant of 'seize on'.

To buy something and then sell it to someone else, often at a higher price; or to convince someone of something.

To distribute or circulate something — such as a message, document, or person — to multiple recipients or to a different location.

To tell someone to leave or to dispatch someone or something to a distant place.

To write to a company or organisation and request that they send you something by post.

To return something to where it came from, or to order someone to go back to where they were.

To request that someone come to you, or to order something to be delivered.

To dispatch or emit something outward, used especially in literary, religious, or formal contexts.

To submit something formally, or to deploy people into a situation.

To post something, to give someone a farewell, or (in sport) to order a player to leave the field.

To forward something (mail, luggage, information) to someone at a new address or later destination.

To distribute something to multiple people, or to emit a signal or signal.

To parody or mock someone/something with humour, or to send something physically upward.

To present food ready to eat, or to provide or produce something (often used critically).

To place something on a surface, to record something in writing, or to let a passenger out of a vehicle.

To begin a journey, or to state or explain something formally and in full.

To begin a journey or task with a clear purpose, or to arrange and display things, or to explain something clearly.

To make something more exciting, appealing, or sexually attractive, often through exaggeration or manipulation.

An informal variant of 'sex up' — to make something more exciting, attractive, or glamorous.

An archaic expression meaning to display, reveal, or proclaim something, especially God's glory or praise.

To be clearly visible or apparent, especially a positive quality that is evident despite obstacles or concealment.

To fire back at an attacker, or to reply quickly and sharply

To silence or prevent someone from speaking by shouting louder or more persistently than them

To call out loudly to someone, or to give a public mention or acknowledgement of appreciation

To go away (often used as a rude command), or to push a boat away from the shore to start sailing

To guide someone through a place, pointing out features of interest.

To dismiss or send someone away, particularly in a formal or authoritative context.

To display, reveal, or make evident, especially something abstract like a quality or virtue.

To escort a visitor inside a building or room, especially in a formal or professional setting.

To display something or someone proudly, often in a way designed to impress others.

To escort a visitor or guest out of a building or room, guiding them to the exit.

To guide someone through a place, showing them points of interest — the British English equivalent of 'show around'.

To arrive or appear somewhere, often unexpectedly or after a delay; also to make something visible or to embarrass someone.

To give someone a great deal of something, especially as an expression of affection or praise.

To stop operating permanently or temporarily — used for machines, businesses, and systems; also to silence or stop a person.

To stop talking, or to cause someone/something to stop making noise.

To formally end a communication, broadcast, or document; or to give official approval to something.

To say something in an excessively sweet, coy, or silly manner.

To sing or call out loudly and clearly; to shout something out, sometimes in a melodic way.

To sing louder or more confidently; an encouragement to increase one's singing volume.

to move into a seated position, or to begin a serious discussion

to avoid dealing directly with a difficult subject or problem

to deal with something too quickly and without enough attention

to give a rough plan, outline, or description of something

To read or look through something quickly without paying attention to every detail.

To go around the edge of something, or to avoid addressing a topic directly.

To criticize or say rude, unkind things about someone or something, usually behind their back.

To reject or rebuke someone or their idea firmly and dismissively, often by someone in authority.

To add or submit something in a casual, offhand, or careless way.

To casually throw or pass something to someone across a space.

To enter a place quietly or to include something briefly without drawing attention

To give something to someone secretly or discreetly

To leave a place quietly, or for words/information to be said or revealed accidentally

To pass over something quickly and carelessly, treating it so briefly that details are obscured or ignored

To forcefully rebuke, defeat, or physically knock someone down.

To make a rude, sarcastic, or disrespectful remark, especially to someone in authority.

To detect or discover something by using the sense of smell, or by instinct and keen perception.

To make a problem, disagreement, or awkward situation seem less serious, often through tactful behaviour.

To try to bite someone or something with a quick movement; or to speak to someone irritably and sharply.

To return suddenly and sharply to a previous position or state; or to reply sharply to someone.

A regional British dialectal expression meaning to fasten a latch, or (as an exclamation) to be quiet.

To discover or detect something hidden, using skill, instinct, or investigation.

To inform on someone to a person in authority, especially by revealing their wrongdoing.

A rude British English expression telling someone to go away or expressing dismissal.

To express your opinions loudly, forcefully, or at length, especially when complaining or criticising.

To discreetly investigate someone's opinions, intentions, or availability before making a decision or proposal.

Not widely established; occasionally used informally to mean producing something quickly or at full speed.

To cause something to begin suddenly, especially a conflict, controversy, or chain of events.

to light a cigarette or suddenly begin something lively such as a conversation

to speak to someone in a patronizing way as if they are less intelligent

to represent someone, express support for something, or suggest that something shows a particular quality

to express your own opinions rather than letting others do it for you

to mention, discuss, or suggest something

to express your opinions publicly and bravely, especially about something wrong

to talk with someone, address a topic, or be relevant to someone

to speak more loudly or to express your opinion more clearly

to explain something in a very clear and direct way with no doubt

to say or write the letters of a word, or to explain something very clearly

An imperative urging someone to say what they are clearly hesitating to say

To forcefully eject something from the mouth, or to say something angrily and abruptly

To unwind or extend gradually from a spool, or (figuratively) for a story or situation to unfold

To speak at length about something in a loud, opinionated, and often tedious or ill-informed way

To flow or shoot out with force, or to say something rapidly and at length

To delay or postpone something, especially a threat, creditor, or difficult situation, by making excuses or using diversionary tactics

To represent or symbolize something, to tolerate behavior, or to be a candidate in an election.

To be based on or founded upon something, or to insist on something as a matter of principle.

To defend or support a person, principle, or belief, especially when they are being criticized or attacked.

A formal or archaic variant of 'stand on', meaning to be based on a principle or to insist on one's rights.

To begin criticizing, nagging, or reprimanding someone, or to begin working on something

To begin doing something, especially speaking or performing an action, often suddenly or energetically

To begin a task, project, or activity; or to begin criticizing or nagging someone

To begin nagging, criticizing, or persistently complaining to someone

To begin criticizing, lecturing, or nagging someone about something

To accidentally get into trouble, do something embarrassing, or make a social blunder.

To press something down so it stays flat and attached to a surface, or to write something down quickly.

To campaign or canvass actively on behalf of a political candidate or cause (chiefly American English).

To resolve a confused situation, correct a misunderstanding, or improve someone's behavior.

To interrupt a conversation by suddenly adding a remark.

To delete something written, to fail (especially in baseball), to begin an independent journey, or to attack.

To draw a line horizontally through text to indicate it is deleted, incorrect, or no longer valid.

To begin playing music, or to suddenly start a conversation, friendship, or relationship.

To deceive someone by maintaining false hope, or to accompany someone informally.

To connect or combine a series of things (especially words, ideas, or events) in a sequence.

To suffer a stroke (a medical emergency), or to cross out writing with a stroke of the pen.

To draw air, liquid, or a person inward by suction, or to deceive and involve someone in something.

To ingratiate oneself with someone in authority through flattery; or to absorb a liquid or substance.

To give a brief, clear summary of the main points of something.

To discover, understand, or investigate something or someone through careful observation or intuition.

To direct offensive, rude, or profane language at someone, usually out of anger or frustration.

To have great confidence in something and recommend it strongly, based on personal experience; or to take a solemn oath using something as w

British urban slang meaning to insist very emphatically that something is true; to swear that one is telling the truth.

To make a solemn oath by invoking something sacred or deeply valued as a guarantee of truth.

A more formal or literary variant of 'swear on,' used to invoke something sacred or precious as the foundation of a solemn promise.

To make a person more willing, happy, or cooperative, often by being kind or offering something attractive; also to make an offer or deal mo

To stop a device, light, or machine from operating by pressing or flipping a switch, or to stop paying attention and mentally disengage.

To activate a device, light, or machine by using a switch, or to activate a quality, charm, or skill when needed.

To coordinate, align, or match timing, data, or information between two or more people or systems

To add something extra at the end, often as an afterthought

To gradually decrease, weaken, or diminish, especially of a sound or trend

To gradually decrease, diminish, or fade until almost nothing remains

To reduce the value, impact, or quality of something; to lessen how impressive or good something seems

To return something to where it came from; to retract a statement; or to cause someone to remember a past time

To believe or assume someone or something is a particular type of person or thing, often mistakenly

An enthusiastic invitation for someone to begin performing, speaking, or leading.

To defend or support someone who is being criticized or mistreated.

To begin associating with someone (often disapprovingly), or to raise a matter with the appropriate person.

To accept something with some skepticism ('take with a grain of salt') or to consume a medicine alongside food or liquid.

To discuss a topic, or (as a fixed exclamation) to emphasize a striking example of something.

To discuss the periphery of a topic without addressing the main point, or (British English) to persuade someone through conversation.

To speak to someone in a one-sided way, without listening or allowing them to respond.

To respond rudely or disrespectfully to someone in authority, such as a parent or teacher.

To speak to someone as though they are less intelligent or important than you, in a condescending way.

To persuade someone to do something through conversation.

To resolve a problem or conflict by discussing it openly and fully, or (British English) to use up parliamentary time to prevent a vote.

To persuade someone not to do something through conversation.

To discuss something carefully with someone, or to speak at the same time as someone else, drowning out their voice.

To fail to communicate because each speaker is addressing different points or assumptions.

To persuade someone to agree with you, or to discuss a topic without addressing it directly.

To explain or discuss something in detail, especially to help someone understand or to work out a problem together.

To speak to or have a conversation with someone, or to reprimand someone.

To speak aloud when alone, addressing oneself rather than another person.

To speak enthusiastically about something in order to make it sound better or more important.

To touch a surface lightly with a finger or object, often to attract attention or to check in to a transit system.

To attack someone verbally, to begin eating or working with great energy, or to physically rip into something.

To carefully separate strands, elements, or ideas that are tangled or mixed together.

To extract something — information, meaning, or a detail — slowly and carefully from a complex or tangled source.

To narrate, describe, or give an account of something, usually in a formal or literary way.

To consider or reflect on something; also used in the phrase 'think on your feet' meaning to respond quickly and cleverly.

To invent or create something new through thought, especially an idea, plan, or excuse.

To reach an agreement or solution by means of lengthy and vigorous discussion or debate.

An older variant of 'thrash out', meaning to resolve or settle something through discussion; also the literal agricultural process of separa

To throw something carelessly in various directions; or to use something (such as money or words) freely and without care.

To include something extra at no extra cost; to add something casually to a conversation or situation; or to give up (in the set phrase 'thr

To return something physically or verbally with force; or (slang) to dance by rolling and thrusting the hips.

A chiefly Southern and Midwestern American dialectal expression meaning to speak disparagingly about someone or to insult them indirectly.

To reproach someone by repeatedly reminding them of a past mistake or failing.

To disapprove of or reject something, typically by gesture or informal vote.

To turn the pages of a book, magazine, or document quickly and casually without reading in detail.

To mark an item on a list as done; to reprimand someone; or (especially AmE) to annoy or anger someone.

To be connected or coordinated with something else; to relate or correspond.

To be connected with, correspond to, or coordinate well with something else.

To connect to or integrate with a larger system; or (informally) to attack or criticize someone sharply.

To secretly warn or inform someone about something, especially something that will give them an advantage or help them prepare.

To move quietly on one's toes, or figuratively to avoid a sensitive subject or person very carefully so as not to cause upset.

To make something less extreme, forceful, loud, or intense in colour, language, or behaviour.

Used to describe the final, often ironic or extreme, addition to a series of events.

To consider or discuss ideas casually, or to throw something about in different directions.

To add something casually or as an extra, either in a conversation or as part of a deal.

To discard something, reject an idea, or remove someone from a place.

To mention or discuss a topic briefly without going into detail.

To mention or discuss a topic briefly and without going into detail, typically in a formal or written context.

to mark, draw, or identify the outline or course of something

to be consistent with, make sense with, or match something else

to become gradually weaker, quieter, or less clear until it disappears

to gradually become quieter, weaker, or less complete until stopping

To deal with or discuss a particular subject, especially in a book or formal text.

To move or spread slowly and in small amounts from a higher level to a lower one, especially used of money, benefits, or information.

To be so eager or hurried to do something that you become clumsy or make mistakes in the process.

An extremely rare or nonce expression; not an established standard English phrasal verb.

To produce or present something, especially an argument, excuse, or person, in a way that suggests it is overused, routine, or unoriginal.

To invent or fabricate a false accusation, charge, or excuse, typically to harm someone or create a false pretext.

To watch or listen to a broadcast, or to become aware of and connected to what is happening.

To stop paying attention to something, either deliberately or because it has become boring or irritating.

To send, drive, or cause someone/something to go outward; to produce or emit.

To seek help or comfort from someone, or to start doing something different.

To strongly encourage someone to keep going or to try harder.

To formally or ceremonially introduce something significant, or to guide someone into a place.

To reject a proposal, motion, or bill through a formal vote.

To elect someone to a position or pass a measure through voting.

To remove someone from a position of power or membership by voting against them.

To endorse or positively rate something, especially online content, causing it to rise in ranking.

To confirm or guarantee the honesty, quality, or truth of someone or something based on personal knowledge.

To enter a situation or argument boldly and energetically, often without hesitation or caution.

To retract, reverse, or distance oneself from a previously stated position, claim, or commitment, often gradually or diplomatically.

To reheat food, or (figuratively) to present old ideas or material as if they were new.

To tell someone to stay away or stop doing something, using a warning or threat.

To claim to be free from guilt, responsibility, or blame for something.

To dilute a liquid or to weaken the impact, strength, or effect of something.

To dismiss something as unimportant or irrelevant, often with a physical or metaphorical gesture.

To dismiss someone or something with a wave of the hand, or to reject an idea or comment without consideration.

To signal to a vehicle or person with a wave to make them stop.

To gesture with a wave for someone to enter a place.

To dismiss something with a wave, or to wave goodbye to someone as they depart.

To signal with a wave for someone to pass through, or to approve something quickly without careful scrutiny.

To apply wax to a surface in an outward motion, or (informal/literary) to speak at length on a subject.

To be officially weighed before a competition, or to join a discussion or argument with a strong opinion.

To hit someone or something repeatedly and hard; or to criticize someone harshly and continuously.

To bring someone or something out for use or display, often implying it is done repeatedly or that the thing is old and predictable.

To produce, deliver, or present something with speed and confidence.

To prepare food quickly, or to arouse strong emotions or enthusiasm in a group of people.

To summon or produce something or someone quickly, as if by simply whistling for them.

To become aware of or to understand something, often something that was previously hidden or not immediately obvious.

To become aware of or to understand something; a variant spelling of 'wig on to'.

To persuade someone who was previously opposed or doubtful to support you or agree with you.

To successfully persuade someone to support you, like you, or agree with your position.

To persuade someone who was previously reluctant or opposed to change their mind and support you.

To close one eye briefly at someone as a signal or flirtatious gesture; or figuratively, to knowingly overlook or tolerate something imprope

To extract something or someone with difficulty, especially information from an unwilling person or a person from a secure place.

To make sarcastic, impertinent, or disrespectful remarks, especially to someone in authority.

An exclamation used to express agreement, affirmation, or to call for attention — rooted in hip-hop culture.

To extract information or a secret from someone by persistent, clever, or indirect questioning.

To record something in writing so you do not forget it, or to reduce the official value of something in accounting.

To send a letter or message to an organization, publication, or broadcaster; or to vote for an unlisted candidate by writing their name.

To write something in full, longhand, or in complete detail; or to remove a character from a TV series or story.

To replace existing data or text by writing new content on top of it, destroying the original.

To produce a full, organized, or finished written account of something, such as a report, review, or article.

To talk at length in a noisy, trivial, or tedious way without saying anything important.

To talk continuously and at length, especially in a tedious or trivial way.

To talk or complain at excessive length in a noisy, annoying, or whining way.

To tell stories or chat at length, often in an informal, anecdotal, or entertaining way.

To say something very loudly and suddenly, often to be heard from a distance or to express surprise.

To give something up or surrender it, often reluctantly or after resistance; to reveal or disclose something hidden.

To send something quickly to someone, usually electronically; or to switch quickly to a different TV channel.

To focus sharply on a target or subject, narrowing attention to one specific point

To close a zipper by pulling it upward, or to tell someone to stop talking

To use a camera, app, or lens to make the subject of an image appear larger and closer

To use a camera or lens to magnify a specific subject, or to examine or focus closely on a particular detail or topic