Work & Business

To accept and act in accordance with a rule, decision, or agreement.

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

To be responsible or answerable to a person or authority for your actions.

To officially recognize or attribute a quality, achievement, or belief to a person.

To gain entry to a school, competition, or position by performing outstandingly well.

To defeat or outperform someone decisively, or to manoeuvre someone out of a position.

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 include an extra feature, charge, or element to something that already exists.

To become too old to qualify for or participate in a particular programme, benefit, or system.

To direct a weapon, camera, or effort toward a target, or to design something for a specific group.

An archaic or rare variant of 'allot to', meaning to assign or distribute a portion of something to a person or group.

To include extra time, money, or space in a plan to deal with something that might happen.

To adopt a more dominant, assertive, or confident manner, especially in social or competitive situations.

To increase the intensity, energy, volume, or strength of something.

To try to get something you want indirectly, often through hints or clever maneuvering.

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

To be accountable to someone, or to respond to a particular name or description.

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

To put in your initial stake in a gambling game, or to pay or contribute money, especially when required to participate in something.

To flatter or try to impress someone in authority, especially a teacher or boss, in order to gain favour.

To formally request something such as a job, course, grant, or permit by completing a process or form

To give care, attention, or service to someone or something.

To sell something by holding an auction, where buyers bid and the highest bidder wins.

To result in a middle or balanced figure when all values are considered together.

To withdraw from a commitment, agreement, or plan, especially after promising to take part.

To gain entry to a building or secure area by scanning or presenting an electronic access badge.

To exit a building or secure area by scanning or presenting an electronic access badge, or to record departure in an access control system.

To provide someone with or put on an identification badge, typically before an event or on starting a new role.

To incorporate something so deeply into a process, system, or plan that it becomes a permanent and inseparable part of it.

A competition in which participants bake and judges decide a winner; also used figuratively for competitive product or vendor comparisons.

When two opposing things or forces become equal, or when something compensates for something else.

To compress and tie material such as hay, cotton, or waste into a compact bale using a machine or by hand.

(British, vulgar slang) To waste time or behave in a foolish, unproductive manner.

(British, vulgar slang) To behave irresponsibly, waste time, or fail to take things seriously.

(British, vulgar slang) To continue doing something with determination or persistence, often despite difficulties.

(British, vulgar slang) To make a serious mess of something; to ruin or mismanage a task.

(Dated British slang) To waste time or behave in a foolish, aimless manner.

To come together as a group in order to achieve a common goal or oppose something.

To continue doing something persistently, noisily, or energetically, especially shooting, typing, or working.

To produce or complete something very quickly, often without much care; or for something to detonate or fire with a bang.

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

To rely confidently on something happening or someone doing something.

To lose or surrender something valuable through negotiation, usually carelessly or unwisely.

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

To expect or plan for something as part of one's calculations.

To use something as the foundation or source of something else (informal/non-standard variant of 'base on').

To use something as the foundation or model for something else (informal/non-standard, American English).

To use something as the foundation, source, or model for something else.

To use something as the foundation or grounds for something else (formal variant of 'base on').

Primarily British vulgar slang for masturbation; secondarily, to produce something quickly.

To produce something quickly and without great care; to play music loudly and energetically.

To assemble or make something quickly and roughly; to knock things against each other.

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

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

To collect or organize items into groups or batches for processing or handling together.

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

To be determined to get or achieve something, often for selfish or personal gain.

To press downward with force; to make a stronger effort; or (during childbirth) to push.

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 work hard and industriously at something for a long period of time.

To settle somewhere to sleep, especially in a temporary or improvised place; or for a process or system to become established.

To go through an adjustment period to allow something new — a system, mechanism, or person — to settle and function properly.

To make something stronger, larger, or more substantial.

To ask to be excused from an obligation, meeting, or engagement; to politely withdraw from something you had agreed to do.

To start or commence working on something; a formal or archaic way of saying 'begin on'.

To fail completely, especially of a business, or to move up close to something.

To cause a price or value to fall by offering competing bids that are progressively lower.

In an auction: for the seller or their agent to place a bid on their own item in order to prevent it from being sold below a desired price.

To acquire something at an auction by having the highest bid.

To cause the price of something to increase by placing or encouraging progressively higher bids at an auction or in competition.

To sever something with the teeth; or figuratively, to take on more than one can handle.

To fire weapons continuously; to attack or demolish something with great force; or to proceed energetically at a task.

To fire weapons rapidly and continuously; or to burn intensely with bright flames; or to work or speak with great energy.

To avoid or skip a responsibility or task, especially by being lazy.

To close or reserve an area, route, or period of time so it cannot be used by others.

To prevent light, sound, or thoughts from entering or being noticed; or to mark time as unavailable.

To move past something very quickly; or to exceed a target or limit suddenly.

To become stuck or unable to make progress, usually because of too much detail, difficulty, or work.

To start eating or working with great energy and enthusiasm.

To strengthen, support, or increase someone's confidence, morale, or the effectiveness of something.

To apply oneself seriously and work hard at a task.

To formally arrange to be absent from work for a specific period, often by registering it with an employer.

To have all available reservations or appointments taken; fully reserved.

To force someone to leave a place or position, often in a rough or unceremonious way.

To drill, push, or advance forcefully and directly inward or toward a target.

To enlarge or shape a cylindrical hole using a boring tool; used in engineering and mechanics.

To tell people what to do in a domineering, overbearing way, especially without the right to do so.

To tell people what to do in a domineering, controlling way, especially without proper authority.

To adopt a confident, assertive, or entrepreneurial mindset; to take charge, improve one's situation, and present oneself with authority.

To carry out a task or job very badly, ruining the result through clumsiness or incompetence.

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

To reach the lowest or worst point of something, especially before improving.

To recover quickly and successfully after a difficult period or setback.

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

To leap or spring forward energetically, or to progress rapidly ahead of others.

To withdraw gracefully from a commitment, competition, or position, especially at the end of a career or role.

To expand into new areas of activity, interest, or business beyond what you currently do.

to make something look smarter, brighter, or more impressive

to force back, check, or reduce something, especially growth or movement

to enter forcibly, begin suddenly, or manage to enter a new area or activity

to force your way through a barrier or make a major advance

to do or pass something easily and without difficulty

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

to cause something to happen, especially a change or result

to produce, create, or reveal something

to introduce, earn, involve, or carry someone or something inside

to succeed in doing something difficult

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

To place something or someone under the control, authority, or influence of something else.

To cause someone to face or confront a difficulty, obstacle, or opponent.

To raise or improve something until it reaches a required or desired level or standard.

A partial reduction in electrical power causing lights to dim and appliances to work poorly, or (military) a partial blackout of lights for

To revise or practise a skill or area of knowledge in order to regain or improve your ability in it.

To fill in or shade a circular bubble on a standardized test or form.

To exist or develop just below the surface or threshold, not yet fully visible or successful but close to breaking through.

To work hard or behave in a particular way in order to gain a promotion, reward, or advantage.

To start working seriously and with full focus on a task.

To begin working hard and energetically; to apply oneself vigorously to a task.

To waste time or treat someone in an inconsiderate, unhelpful way (British, vulgar).

To waste time or treat someone inconsiderately (British/Australian, vulgar).

To ruin or spoil something by making a mistake (British vulgar).

Australian vulgar variant of 'bugger about': to waste time or act irresponsibly.

To reduce the size or strength of something gradually, especially military forces or infrastructure.

To include something as a permanent or integral part of a design, structure, or plan.

To incorporate something permanently into a larger structure, system, or plan.

To use something as a foundation or starting point for further development or achievement.

To expand or develop an existing structure, network, or product further.

To gradually increase, accumulate, or strengthen something over time.

To use something as a foundation for further development or improvement (more formal variant of 'build on').

To polish military kit, equipment, or shoes to a high shine (British military slang).

To continue through life or a task in a clumsy, disorganized, but generally harmless way.

To reduce someone's rank or status, or to lower a value or amount.

To increase an amount, raise someone to a higher rank, or upgrade someone to a better category.

Australian English: to clock out at the end of a work shift using a time-recording machine.

Australian English: to clock in at the start of a work shift using a time-recording machine.

British informal: to leave or stay away from school or work without permission.

To stop working due to exhaustion or overuse; to become mentally or physically exhausted; or to stop burning due to lack of fuel.

To use up a supply very quickly, or to penetrate a material by burning.

To break something down by force; also (US slang) to demote someone in rank.

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

To purchase something that was previously sold or given away; especially when a company repurchases its own shares.

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 purchase someone's entire share of a business or their contractual stake, giving you full control.

To purchase all or a large amount of something that is available, often to gain control or prevent others from having it.

British slang: to ruin or spoil something by doing it badly or making a mistake.

To find an answer or result by performing a mathematical calculation.

To require or summon someone to leave what they are doing and go to another place or task.

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

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

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

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

To place an upper limit or ceiling on something, such as spending, prices, or salaries.

To successfully achieve something difficult or challenging; to remove something by force; or (dated) to cause death.

To perform, execute, or complete a task, plan, duty, or instruction.

To transfer or continue something from one period, place, or context to another.

To complete something successfully despite difficulties, or to help someone survive or cope with a difficult period.

To create, establish, or achieve something for yourself through effort and determination, or to cut out a section from a larger piece.

To divide something, especially territory or spoils, in an aggressive or unfair way; also to cut meat at a table.

To exchange something for its cash value, or to exploit an opportunity for personal gain.

To withdraw all money from an account, convert holdings into cash, or leave a game with one's winnings.

To count and balance the cash in a till or register at the end of a business day.

To seal gaps, joints, or cracks with caulk (a waterproof filling material) in construction or repair work.

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

To record or attribute something as a fault or disadvantage against someone.

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 achieve or record something, often a success, score, or total.

To move from one system, activity, or position to another; to switch.

To shift to a higher gear when driving; or to vary or alter something to make it different.

To discharge someone from military service under a specific chapter of military regulations.

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

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

To mark an item on a list as done or verified.

To examine something carefully and thoroughly to find errors or confirm that everything is in order.

To examine each part of something systematically, or to officially clear luggage or a passenger through security or customs.

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

To remove material in small pieces or to make gradual, persistent progress toward a goal.

To force or work one's way into a situation, deal, or opportunity, often for personal gain.

To create or remove something by cutting with a chisel, or to obtain something through persistent effort or cunning.

To stop or restrict something by cutting off its supply, flow, or source.

To add something extra to a deal, or to quit a job or activity

To quit or give up what you are doing (British informal fixed expression)

To vomit, or (informally) to quit or abandon something

To keep working or moving steadily, often slowly and with effort, or to make a continuous engine-like sound while doing so

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 take strong action to control, restrict, or suppress something that was previously tolerated

To assemble or put something together quickly and carelessly.

To scratch or scrape at something persistently, or to struggle and work hard to achieve something.

To recover something that was lost, especially money or an advantage, with great effort.

To ascend to a higher position by using your body; or to rise in status or rank.

To record the time you arrive at work, usually using a machine or app.

To record the time you finish work and leave, typically using a machine or app.

To record the start of your working shift; a British variant of 'clock in.'

To record the time you finish your work shift, typically using a machine or digital system.

To accumulate or reach a particular total of something, such as miles, hours, or points.

To permanently or indefinitely stop operating, especially of a business, shop, or broadcasting service.

To bring something to a final conclusion, especially a sale, account, or deal; also to sell remaining stock at reduced prices.

To agree on a deal or terms with someone; or in military use, to move close enough to an enemy to engage in combat.

To intensively train or develop someone's skills, especially through personal coaching.

To assemble or produce something quickly and roughly, using whatever materials or ideas are available.

A less common variant of 'cobble together'; to assemble something quickly and imperfectly.

A rare dialectal British expression meaning to continue or carry on with something.

British informal: to make a serious mistake or ruin something through incompetence.

To write the computer code for a program, feature, or algorithm.

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

to happen earlier than something, or to be judged or considered by an authority

to criticize or punish someone strongly

to originate or move from a lower level, position, or class

to enter, arrive, become involved, or be received

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

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

To succeed, survive, or deliver what is needed, especially in a difficult situation.

To unite, meet, or begin to work as a whole.

To be classified under a category, or to experience criticism, pressure, or attack.

To encounter an obstacle, problem, or opponent that must be dealt with.

To approach someone or something, or to reach the required standard or level.

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

In legal contexts, to disqualify a lawyer or firm from a case due to a conflict of interest.

To deal with or struggle against a difficult problem, person, or situation.

To formally agree to participate in a scheme, arrangement, or pension plan, typically by signing a contract.

To arrange for work to be done by an outside company rather than internally, or to formally withdraw from a scheme.

To formally and legally choose to remove oneself from a particular obligation, scheme, or agreement.

Chiefly British informal: to avoid work or leave early without permission; also used to mean having a sexual or romantic encounter (see 'cop

To avoid a responsibility, difficult decision, or commitment in a cowardly or lazy way, often by making excuses.

An architectural/construction term: to build or project a structure outward from a wall, supported by corbels (stone or wooden brackets).

To calculate or estimate the total cost of a project, plan, or set of activities.

To calculate or estimate the total cost of something, particularly a project, job, or set of materials.

To deliberately try to become friendly or close to someone, especially a powerful or influential person, usually for personal advantage.

To be a disadvantage to someone in a situation where they are being judged or evaluated.

To trust that someone or something will help or behave in an expected way.

To be included as part of a total, score, or requirement.

Formal variant of 'count on' — to trust or depend on someone or something.

To try to get close to someone, often in a flattering or self-serving way, or to become politically or socially aligned with someone.

To take firm action to stop or punish illegal or undesirable activity.

To continue with a task energetically and without delay.

To force a way through something, or to make significant progress through a difficult task or barrier.

To quickly produce a single piece of work, often implying speed over quality.

To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often suggesting a mechanical or routine process.

To increase the volume, speed, or intensity of something dramatically, or to start up a machine or process.

To waste time, behave irresponsibly, or treat someone or something carelessly — used as a ruder alternative to 'mess around'.

To ruin or spoil something through poor performance or careless action.

To take the best or most talented people or the most profitable part of something, leaving the rest behind.

To assemble or join a crew for a specific project, vessel, or task.

Chiefly British and Australian: to avoid work, sport, or duty by claiming or using injury or illness as an excuse.

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

To draw a line through an item on a list to show it has been completed or is no longer relevant.

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 be in urgent, obvious need of something; to desperately require something.

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

In freight and logistics: to fill a shipping container, truck, or vehicle to its maximum volume (cubic capacity) before reaching the weight

To reduce or concentrate a substance, such as a brine or syrup, through a curing or cooking process.

To fully harden or solidify through a curing process, as in adhesives, concrete, or rubber.

To reduce the amount, size, or extent of something, especially spending or activity; also to prune a plant.

To remove something by cutting; to stop doing something; for an engine or machine to stop working suddenly; or to be naturally suited for so

To offer a lower price than a competitor; to cut beneath the surface of something.

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

To become outdated, obsolete, or expired due to the passage of time.

To update something — especially a record, document, or system — to make it current or reflect the latest information.

To buy and sell a particular type of goods as a business; or figuratively, to work within the realm of particular ideas or qualities.

To take action to handle a situation, problem, or person, or to be about a particular subject.

To make a choice or reach a final decision about something.

A formal or literary variant of 'decide on', meaning to reach a final choice about something.

To need someone or something in order to function or succeed, or to vary according to conditions

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

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.

Either to perform something with minimal effort and low engagement, or (in sports/performance contexts) to achieve peak calibrated performan

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

(Vulgar informal) To waste time or avoid doing what one should be doing.

To ruin or spoil something through incompetence or carelessness (vulgar slang).

To stop using or needing something; to do without something, often a formality or requirement.

To start doing something quickly and with enthusiasm, without hesitation.

To do something again, usually because it was done wrong the first time.

To distribute or give out something in small portions, often reluctantly or in a controlled manner.

To raise money, increase funding, or contribute dollars to something. (Informal, rare)

To avoid work or responsibilities by being lazy.

To write something down quickly as a brief note.

To intensify one's commitment to a course of action or position, especially when under pressure.

To recruit or bring someone in to help with a task, often urgently or specially for a purpose.

To produce a preliminary written version of a document.

To withdraw money from a fund or account, or to reduce the level of something such as military forces or resources.

To remove liquid from a larger supply, or to divert attention or resources away from something.

To make use of a reserve of experience, skill, or knowledge, or for time to pass or night to approach.

To prepare a formal document, or for a vehicle to stop at a place.

To make use of a source of knowledge, skill, experience, or resources.

To invent or think of something using imagination, especially something unusual or clever.

To examine data or information in greater and greater detail by moving through layers, or to focus deeply on a specific issue.

To remove material from something using a drill, or to enlarge or clear a hole using a drill.

To make a hole through something by rotating a sharp tool, or to work through something methodically and persistently.

To move from detailed, granular data to a higher-level summary or aggregated view in data analysis.

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

To move to a position further behind others in a group, race, or ranking, either deliberately or because of slower progress.

To fail to keep up with others or with a required pace or schedule.

To make a short, informal, and usually unplanned visit to someone at their home or workplace.

To make a short, casual, and usually unplanned visit to a person or place.

To withdraw from a course, competition, organisation, or conventional lifestyle before completion.

To officially and publicly expel someone from an organization, especially in a shameful or ceremonial way.

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

To leave a place discreetly or to avoid a responsibility, often at the last minute.

In computing or programming, to replace a real function or component with a dummy (placeholder) version; rarely, to back out of something.

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

To remove dust from something, or to bring something back into use after it has been neglected or unused for a period of time.

To generate enough revenue or royalties to cover a previously paid advance.

To gradually use up or reduce a resource, such as time, money, or profit.

To defeat or displace someone or something by a very small margin.

To increase or move upward slowly and gradually, often in small increments.

A euphemism for 'f*** up' — to make a serious mistake or ruin something.

To make a limited supply last as long as possible, or to just barely manage to achieve or obtain something.

To conclude or round off something in a particular way.

To transfer a cheque or financial instrument to a third party by signing the back of it.

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

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

To become or make something balanced, equal, or smooth, either physically or in terms of distribution.

To include something as a relevant element when making a calculation, plan, or decision.

To remove, exclude, or isolate a variable or common element, either in mathematics or in analytical thinking.

A non-standard phrasal verb occasionally used to mean working through or analyzing all the relevant factors of a situation.

To waste time by doing things in a disorganized, ineffective, or unnecessarily fussy way.

To waste time in a disorganized, inefficient, or unnecessarily fussy way; essentially identical to 'faff about.'

An archaic or literary expression meaning to not achieve, obtain, or succeed in something.

The phenomenon of advancing in one's career or gaining more responsibility despite performing poorly or failing, often through connections o

To gradually decrease, disappear, or detach from something.

To use a reserve resource, skill, or option when other choices are unavailable.

A formal variant of 'fall back on'; to use a reserve resource when other options are exhausted.

To fail to keep up with others or with a schedule; to make less progress than expected.

To decrease to a level lower than a specific standard, threshold, or expectation.

To decrease by a specified amount or percentage.

To fail to do something properly; to perform inadequately in a specific area of responsibility.

To drop from a surface, or to decrease in quantity or quality.

To land on something, to attack eagerly, or to be someone's responsibility.

Of a plan, deal, or arrangement: to fail to happen or be completed.

To begin doing something with energy, or to become someone's responsibility or duty.

To come together or assemble into a coherent whole, often naturally or fortuitously.

To be classified within a category, heading, or area of authority.

To attack suddenly, to discover by chance, or (of a duty) to become someone's responsibility.

To waste time doing nothing useful or to act in a foolish, disorganised way. (British English, mildly vulgar)

To waste time or behave in a silly, disorganised way without getting anything done. (British English, mildly vulgar)

To reduce the scale of a farming operation, or (in finance) to sell down a portion of a working interest while retaining some stake.

To send work, responsibility, or a person to someone else to deal with, especially to an outside organisation.

To waste time behaving in a silly or unproductive way. (British English, vulgar informal)

To waste time or behave in an unproductive, silly way. (Vulgar informal, mainly British)

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.

For something to pass through a system and produce a noticeable effect at the other end, or to physically thread something through a device.

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 waste time on unimportant things, or to touch or adjust something repeatedly in a nervous or purposeless way.

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

A rare or non-standard formation; not an established phrasal verb in standard English. Possibly used loosely to mean fielding or deploying s

Not an established standard phrasal verb in English. Possibly encountered as a non-standard or regional usage.

To expect or plan for something; to count on something happening.

To understand or solve something through thinking and reasoning.

To calculate or total a set of numbers or costs.

To store documents or information in an organized system, or to mentally store a piece of information for later use.

To formally submit or lodge an official document with an authority, court, or organization.

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

To complete all required fields on a form or document, or to become fuller and more rounded in body.

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

To remove unwanted elements, noise, or impurities from a set or stream, or to exclude certain people or things from consideration.

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

To continue and complete a fixed period, season, contract, or role through to its natural end.

To complete what remains of a task or activity, or to find oneself in a particular situation at the end.

To make something more definite, solid, or physically firmer.

To go inside a space or category, or to match and belong within a group or system.

To provide a person, ship, room, or building with all the necessary equipment or furnishings.

For two or more parts to join or combine correctly, or for ideas to be logically consistent with each other.

To repair or renovate something; to arrange or organize something for someone; or to arrange for two people to meet romantically.

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

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

To fail suddenly and dramatically, especially after a promising start; or for an aircraft engine to stop working.

At maximum speed or effort; or to be completely exhausted; or to do something directly and plainly.

To become or make something flat, level, or to stop increasing or decreasing.

To be promoted to a higher rank within a naval fleet or military organization.

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

To tighten and display one's muscles; or figuratively, to increase strength or capability.

To fail to succeed or impress a particular audience or in a specific context.

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

To waste time doing trivial, unimportant things in an aimless way.

To achieve something positive accidentally or through unintended chance.

To fold something into a smaller compact shape; or of a business, to collapse and close.

To complete an action, plan, or promise all the way to its end without stopping.

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 calculate and write the total of a column of numbers; to add up a bill or account.

To compel someone or something to leave or be removed, usually against their will.

To make rapid, determined progress, especially despite difficulties or obstacles.

To ruin, spoil, or make a serious mess of something through mistakes or incompetence.

To build the structural frame or skeleton of a construction; or to establish the broad structure of a plan or argument.

To make time, space, money, or resources available by removing what was previously using them.

To waste time or behave in a pointless, irritating way.

A dialectal or shortened variant of 'fritter away': to waste time, money, or resources in small, pointless amounts.

To waste time, money, or opportunities by spending them on many small, unimportant things over a period of time.

To appear or present yourself to face a difficult situation, challenge, or responsibility; to show up when required.

Vulgar slang for completely ruining or spoiling a specific thing through an error or poor handling.

Vulgar slang meaning to make a serious mistake, ruin something, or cause psychological damage to a person.

To assemble or create something hastily and imprecisely, often by obscuring problems or presenting an unclear compromise.

A technical construction term meaning to attach strips of wood or metal (furring strips) to a wall, ceiling, or floor to create a level surf

An archaic or formal expression meaning to equip or supply a space, ship, or person with everything necessary.

To gradually reduce the distance between yourself and someone or something ahead of you; to make progress relative to a competitor.

To think through a situation strategically by considering possible scenarios and outcomes.

To gather and store something carefully, especially resources or knowledge.

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 prepare yourself or an organisation actively and energetically for something challenging or important.

To command a horse to go faster, or to encourage a person to work harder or show more enthusiasm.

British informal expression meaning to obtain thorough information about something, especially in preparation.

To make progress or achieve success, especially in a career or competitive situation.

To move into a leading position relative to someone or something specific.

To think, plan, or act too far in advance before the appropriate time.

To finally do something that you have been delaying or have not yet found time for.

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

To support someone or something enthusiastically, or to fall behind schedule.

To manage a situation using only the limited resources, tools, or skills you have.

To start working seriously on something, or to reach the most important or essential part.

To enter a vehicle or place, to arrive home, or to be accepted to a school or organisation.

To become involved in something that others are already doing, especially when you want to share in its benefits.

To gain the favour of or become part of a group, often with the suggestion of doing so for personal advantage.

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

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

To have a friendly relationship with someone, or to continue or make progress with a task.

To gain a competitive advantage or score a point over a rival.

To escape from or free oneself from a heavy burden, debt, obligation, or oppressive situation.

To finally find the time or motivation to do something that has been postponed or delayed.

To get someone actively working on or engaged in a task, usually immediately.

(Informal/slang) To stop making excuses and start working hard on something; to get serious and apply yourself.

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 make something or someone more lively, energetic, or enthusiastic.

To stop resisting and accept something, or to submit work or a document to someone.

To give generously of one's own time, energy, emotions, or efforts for the benefit of others.

To distribute something to a group of people, to stop working or functioning, or to come to an end.

To hand something over, to dedicate something to a particular purpose, or (in British informal use) to stop doing something or to express di

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 approach or deal with a task in a particular way; or to move around doing ordinary activities.

An archaic or literary expression meaning to attempt or intend to do something; equivalent to 'be about to' in older English.

To pursue, chase, or try to obtain someone or something.

To proceed with an action; or used to give someone permission to do something.

To proceed and carry out a specific plan or action, often after consideration or permission.

To accept or agree with someone's plan, idea, or decision, sometimes without full conviction.

To fail to honour a promise, agreement, or decision that was previously made.

To exceed, surpass, or go further than a set limit, expectation, or area.

To move to a lower position, decrease in level or value, or to be received in a particular way.

To join someone else as a partner in a shared plan, cost, or business.

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

To travel toward a destination, attend something, or direct effort or resources toward a purpose.

For money, effort, or resources to be used as part of a contribution to a larger goal or fund.

To sink below the surface of water; for a business to fail and close; or to lose consciousness under anaesthetic.

To compete directly with or face as an opponent, especially someone or something considered difficult to beat.

To enter a competition, apply for a position, or be considered for an award or promotion.

To avoid working or waste time when you are supposed to be doing something productive.

To make a mistake or do something incorrectly.

To stimulate, energise, or increase something, especially to boost its performance or excitement.

To make a quick, often desperate or clumsy attempt to seize something; to eagerly try to take an opportunity.

To exempt someone or something from a new rule or requirement because they were part of an existing system before the rule changed.

To wear something down by grinding, or to exhaust and demoralize someone through relentless pressure.

To produce something slowly and laboriously, or to extinguish something by crushing it.

To calculate the gross (pre-tax or pre-deduction) amount from a net figure by adding back taxes or other deductions.

To cause a mechanism, plan, or process to stop working properly by clogging it or making it inefficient.

To aggressively pursue, target, or seek to defeat or harm someone or something.

To get through a very difficult task or period by relying on determination and inner resolve.

To keep cutting or striking something forcefully and repeatedly; to persist at a difficult task with energy.

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 submit or deliver something, especially work or a formal item, to someone in authority.

To pass responsibility, a task, or an object directly to another person.

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 manage, deal with, or perform effectively, especially in a difficult or competitive situation.

To personally and carefully select someone or something from a group. (Note: non-standard; 'handpick' or 'pick out' are strongly preferred.)

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

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 spoil, ruin, or do something badly; to make a mess of something.

To emerge from an egg, or for an idea or plan to develop and come into being.

To secretly devise or plot a plan, scheme, or idea, often with cunning or negative intent.

To raise something with effort; or to bring someone before an authority to answer for wrongdoing.

To attack, attempt, or begin working on something energetically; used as an imperative invitation to proceed.

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

To be granted a period of time away from work or school; to have a tooth or body part removed.

To be wearing something; to have plans or commitments; or to trick or tease someone.

To be obliged or required to do something; to express necessity.

To be in charge of or lead an organisation, team, or project.

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

To assist the progress of something or someone; to encourage or facilitate development.

To give assistance to someone who needs it, especially in a difficult situation.

To shape or create something by cutting into a hard material such as rock or wood; also used figuratively to mean creating something through

To depend entirely on one key factor or condition for an outcome.

To depend entirely on one key factor or condition; the more formal variant of 'hinge on'.

To make something or one's services available for payment, either by an owner or by a worker.

To encounter a problem, barrier, or resistance that blocks progress.

To discover or think of something, especially a good idea or solution, often unexpectedly.

To separate a part of a company or organization and make it independent, often by selling or privatizing it.

To begin eating with enthusiasm, or to tackle a task energetically.

To begin eating or working at something with great enthusiasm, or to attack or criticize someone forcefully.

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

To physically keep something in place, to maintain a job, or to prevent something from rising.

To successfully manage a situation, responsibility, or place, often in someone's absence or under difficult circumstances.

To extend something beyond its original end date, or to use something as leverage over someone

To remain firm in a belief, promise, or standard, or to require someone else to do so

To subject something to scrutiny, comparison, or testing, or to withstand such scrutiny

To remove the inside of something to make it empty, or to gradually weaken or empty something of its substance

To move precisely toward a target, or to direct full attention to something specific

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

A rare, informal expression meaning to apply something thickly or to proceed energetically

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

To start doing something immediately, especially when ordered or urged by someone else.

To force or drive someone out of a position, territory, or situation.

To settle in firmly to wait out a difficult situation, or to crouch low for shelter; also, to apply oneself seriously to a task.

To move quickly or encourage others to move quickly; also to gather or produce something with speed and energy.

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

To produce a better result, version, or performance than something or someone that already exists.

To make something better than an existing version; the formal equivalent of 'improve on'.

To write over a pencil sketch or outline in ink; also figuratively to confirm something definitively.

To apply or load ink onto a surface, printing press, stamp, or similar device in preparation for use.

To officially discharge someone from military service or a job because they are too ill or injured to continue.

To remove problems, disagreements, or rough parts so something works smoothly.

To behave foolishly, waste time, or not take something seriously.

To connect something to a system, or in British slang, to stop doing something.

To lift something higher or make an amount, level, or price go up sharply.

To cover or fit something with an outer jacket or protective layer.

To fool around, behave playfully, or waste time instead of being serious.

A non-standard or highly regional expression occasionally used to mean to stop participating or to connect outward.

To enlist in the armed forces, or to connect separate things or people together.

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

To jump energetically in different directions, or to switch rapidly between topics, tasks, or places.

To accept or take an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.

To leap from a surface or platform; figuratively, to start suddenly or launch into something.

To leap onto something; to quickly take advantage of something; or to suddenly criticize someone.

To leap and land on top of something, or to suddenly start engaging with an idea or trend.

To act immediately and with energy, usually in response to a command or urgent situation.

To leap onto something or someone, or to seize on an opportunity or remark eagerly.

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

To maintain a lead or advantage over a competitor or to remain in advance of something.

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

To maintain a good or friendly relationship with someone, often for personal advantage.

To continue doing something at the same level or standard, often used as encouragement.

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

To follow or stay within agreed limits, rules, a plan, or a path.

To maintain a pace, standard, level, or quality; or to prevent someone from sleeping.

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 connect with, tap into, or align oneself with something such as a trend, feeling, or system.

To take a cue or signal from something in order to time or coordinate an action; also, to turn off by key.

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 start having an effect; to contribute money or effort; or to break something in by kicking.

To continue progressing or to advance to a higher level after an initial success; also, for a machine or system to switch on automatically.

To forcefully remove someone from a place, group, or position.

To lose one's chance at something; to be eliminated or excluded.

To try to gain favor by being overly flattering or obedient.

To flatter or behave obsequiously toward a specific person in order to gain their approval or favour.

To provide someone or something with all the necessary equipment, clothing, or gear.

To solve a technical problem with a clumsy, inelegant workaround rather than a proper fix.

To stop work for the day, to steal, to kill, to produce quickly, or to reduce a price.

To impress someone greatly, or to produce something with speed and ease.

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

To build or assemble something quickly and roughly, often with basic materials.

To yield or submit to authority, pressure, or superior force.

To begin working hard and seriously, especially after a period of distraction or laziness.

To submit or yield to authority, pressure, or someone's will; an archaic variant of 'knuckle under'.

To yield to authority, threats, or superior force after resisting; to submit reluctantly.

To move, progress, or develop more slowly than others or than expected; to fail to keep pace.

To become lazy or to reduce one's effort; to fall behind through lack of effort. An obscure and rarely used expression.

To give someone an unwanted, difficult, or burdensome responsibility, task, or problem, often without their choice.

To direct one's full, sharp attention or effort very precisely onto a specific target, problem, or detail.

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

To attach oneself firmly to a person, idea, or opportunity, often with determination or persistence.

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 become less strict, disciplined, or rigorous; to relax standards or rules.

To place something flat, to establish rules or principles, or (informal) to recline.

To dismiss workers due to lack of work, or to stop doing or bothering with something.

A nautical term meaning to bring a ship to a stop or near-stop, or to attribute something to a particular cause.

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

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 embrace something fully, to commit to it wholeheartedly, or to physically tilt toward something.

To depend on someone for support or help, especially emotionally, or to put pressure on someone to do something.

To make a sudden and significant advance in position, knowledge, or development.

To eagerly and enthusiastically accept an opportunity or offer.

To grant the use of property, land, or equipment to someone else in exchange for payment under a formal agreement.

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

An act of helping someone climb up physically, or an advantage or helpful start given to someone.

To excuse someone from punishment or a duty, or to fire or detonate something.

To reduce higher standards, salaries, or quality to match a lower benchmark.

To stop rising or falling and remain at a steady, stable level.

To become flat, stable, or consistent after variation or change.

To advance to a higher level of skill, quality, or status; originally from gaming, now widely used in everyday English.

A formal or literary variant of 'lie on'; to be placed on a surface or to be someone's responsibility or burden.

For a decision or responsibility to belong to a particular person; also an archaic or literary term for having sexual intercourse.

To attack, criticise, or start doing something energetically and with full force.

To separate or mark off a section or area with a drawn or painted line.

To arrange in a line; a specific restart method in rugby; or an audio output signal connection.

To stand or place things in a row; to organise or arrange people, events, or plans; to be scheduled or positioned.

To give one's support to a person, plan, or cause, especially in a group or organised way.

To connect or integrate something into a larger system, network, or plan.

To connect or join together, whether physically, technologically, or in partnership.

To reside permanently in a place, or to work and sleep at the same place of employment.

Almost always used as 'live up to': to reach or match an expected standard or promise.

To succeed in matching the standard, expectations, or reputation that is expected of you or something

To burden someone or something with a heavy load of physical weight or responsibilities.

To remove and transport equipment or goods from a venue or location, typically after a performance or event.

To put a large quantity of goods, supplies, or cargo into a vehicle or container.

To use political pressure and campaigning to have something removed, excluded, or blocked.

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

To secure a rate, agreement, or person in a fixed position, removing the possibility of change, or to confine someone inside a locked space.

To bind or commit someone firmly to a particular position, contract, or course of action.

To prevent someone from entering a building or system by locking the door or access point, or (in labour relations) to prevent workers from

To think about and prepare for the future, or to direct your gaze forward.

To consider things further ahead or outside the immediate situation, or to see past surface appearances to something deeper.

To investigate or examine something carefully in order to find out more about it.

To consider or regard someone or something in a particular way or role.

To examine or review something fairly quickly, often to check for problems.

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

To turn to someone or something for help, guidance, or as a source; or to direct one's attention to future plans.

To appear in the future or in the distance as something large, threatening, or difficult to avoid.

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

To behave in an arrogantly superior way toward someone, making them feel inferior.

To dominate or act in a superior, arrogant manner over others.

To be at a disadvantage or fail to gain something because of competition or bad luck.

To spoil, ruin, or make a mess of something through carelessness or incompetence.

To succeed in passing through a difficult situation or challenge purely by good fortune rather than skill or effort.

To give someone an unwanted or difficult responsibility, task, or burden, often without their consent.

To produce, create, or obtain something quickly and seemingly effortlessly, as if by magic.

To perform a task, job, or performance with minimal effort, showing no real engagement or care about the quality of the result.

To transform something or someone into a different thing, form, or role through deliberate action.

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

(Corporate euphemism) To gradually and deliberately guide an underperforming employee toward leaving an organisation, often through performa

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

To cope or succeed in a situation using only what is available, even if resources or conditions are not ideal.

To plan or describe something in detail, showing all the stages, steps, or features in a clear and organised way.

To systematically exclude or push people or groups to the periphery of society, an organisation, or a process until they are effectively rem

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

To check off items on a list as they are completed; or to separate or indicate an area by drawing lines or placing markers.

To identify someone as having special qualities that distinguish them; or to draw lines on a surface to indicate where something should go.

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

To be formally discharged or released from military service.

To correspond, agree, or be equal to something else; or to pair people or things together based on compatible qualities.

To meet a required standard or level of quality; or literally to take the measurements of something.

To be formally discharged from military service or a program due to a medical condition or injury.

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

To hire or deploy mercenary soldiers or armed contractors for a mission or conflict.

To make a rough model, prototype, or sample of something for testing or demonstration.

To make something more contemporary or up-to-date in style, technology, or approach.

To increase gradually over time to a large or significant amount.

To make progress or to proceed with something, especially a plan or project.

To return to a previous position or place of residence; to postpone something to a later time; or to move in a backward direction.

To move to a lower position physically, or to move to a lower rank, level, or category.

To begin to take control of or encroach on something that belongs to or is associated with someone else; to approach someone or something in

To begin living in a new home; to start operating in a new area, sector, or field.

To continue to the next stage, topic, or phase; or to leave behind a situation, relationship, or period of life and begin something new.

To go to live or work in a different place, or to cause someone to feel deep emotion.

To advance to a higher position, level, or rank, or to shift position to make space.

To adapt to or keep pace with changing times, trends, or a group.

To join others and willingly share in work or unpleasant tasks without complaining.

To force your way into a situation or activity to get a share of the benefits, especially by using power or threats.

To force your way into someone else's business, territory, or activity in order to get a share.

To formally enlist or admit someone into military service through an official ceremony.

To formally discharge someone from military service.

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

To reduce a list of options, suspects, or possibilities to a smaller, more manageable set.

To calculate or arrive at a final figure after deducting costs, taxes, or losses from gross amounts; used mainly in finance.

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 achieve or score something, especially a victory, record, or total.

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

To move or progress slightly in front of others, often by a small margin.

To displace or defeat someone or something by a small margin or gradually.

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

To establish, equip, or furnish a space for use as an office; to set up office facilities.

To actively choose to participate in something, especially a system, programme, or service.

To choose not to participate in something, or to withdraw from a system or arrangement you were part of.

To give someone a series of commands in a domineering or disrespectful way.

To give someone repeated commands in a domineering and disrespectful way.

To order food from a restaurant or delivery service to be brought to your home or workplace.

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

To separate something (a project, product, or system) from its parent organisation or support structure, leaving it without adequate resourc

To stop doing something, or to fit a large number of people or things into a space.

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

To form a group of two with another person for a shared purpose.

To get rid of something unwanted or inferior by deceiving someone into accepting it.

A rare or dialectal variant of 'palm off': to deceive someone into accepting something inferior or unwanted.

To happen or develop in a particular way, especially as hoped or planned.

To hide or conceal a problem, disagreement, or mistake with a superficial solution.

To divide something into portions and distribute them among several people or uses.

To reduce something carefully to its essential elements by removing what is unnecessary.

To dismantle a vehicle or machine and sell or distribute its individual components separately.

To join with one other person to form a pair or team, especially for a task or activity.

To ignore or not choose someone or something, especially when they might have expected to be selected.

To choose not to take advantage of an opportunity, usually one that is good or rare.

To retire or dismiss a person or animal that is considered too old or no longer productive.

To create or assemble something quickly from whatever materials or resources are available, resulting in something improvised or rough.

to finish paying money owed, to bring a successful result, or to bribe someone

to give money to someone, especially officially or from a fund, machine, or company

to eat or touch something in small repeated bits, or to work at something slowly

to keep working steadily and persistently at something

to write in a plan or appointment temporarily, knowing it may change

to sketch or calculate something roughly in writing

To force or allow someone to retire by giving them a pension, or to discard something old and replace it.

To gradually reduce the scale, intensity, or amount of something over a planned period.

To introduce or implement something new gradually, in stages, over a period of time.

To gradually stop using, producing, or providing something until it is completely eliminated.

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

To work at something slowly and persistently, gradually reducing or making progress, or to find fault in something continually.

An informal command or encouragement to go faster, work harder, or increase energy and pace.

To waste money, time, or resources on trivial or unimportant things, gradually and pointlessly.

to identify, define, or fix something precisely

to waste time doing unimportant things instead of doing what is needed

to waste time or behave foolishly instead of doing something useful

to waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly and stupidly

To place two people, groups, or things in direct competition or conflict with each other.

To join in and help with a task or contribute to a shared effort.

To attack or criticize someone aggressively, or to begin a task with great energy.

To choose or decide on something, often somewhat arbitrarily or suddenly.

To make arrangements and preparations for things that will happen in the future.

To intend to do something, or to expect that something will happen.

To organize and decide on all the details of something carefully and thoroughly.

In electroplating, to deposit a layer of metal onto a surface through an electrochemical process.

In chemistry or electroplating, to deposit metal onto a surface, sometimes as an unwanted byproduct.

To arrange and serve food on a plate, especially in a restaurant or professional kitchen context.

To do something without proper commitment or seriousness; to pretend to be something.

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

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

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

To plan or chart something in detail, marking out each stage or element systematically.

To continue doing something with determination despite difficulties or obstacles.

To reinvest profits or money back into the same business or activity that generated them.

To turn material into the soil using a plough, or to invest a large amount of money into something.

To crash into something with great force and momentum, or to begin a task with great energy.

To continue doing something difficult, tedious, or exhausting without stopping.

To make one's way through something difficult with great effort, or to crash through an obstacle with force.

American English: to continue doing something with determination despite difficulties or obstacles.

American English: to reinvest profits or earnings back into the same business.

To invest heavily or incorporate something into a larger whole

To continue doing something difficult or tedious with determination

To move or work through something with sustained force or effort, often slowly or laboriously

To continue working hard at something difficult or tedious with steady determination

To arrange for a plumber to do work, or (rarely) to install plumbing in a building

To choose or decide in favor of something or someone, especially after some deliberation

To clean up or tidy an area by collecting litter and debris, especially in a military or institutional context

To improve or refine something, or to make it shine by polishing.

To improve a skill or area of knowledge that has grown rusty or needs refinement.

To pay a required amount of money, often reluctantly or after being pressured.

To study or examine something very carefully and attentively for a long time.

To separate or allocate a part of something from the whole, especially a share of money, land, or resources.

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

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

To arrive or enter somewhere in large quantities or numbers.

To direct a large amount of something — liquid, money, effort, or people — into a specific place or purpose.

To move or progress rapidly and forcefully, often with confidence or competitive advantage.

Culinary slang: to complete all the preparation tasks for a dish or for a kitchen service period.

Informal: to get something or someone fully prepared and ready for a task or event.

To get things ready before they are actually needed, in advance of an event or task.

To make something fully ready or complete its preparation; a less common variant of 'prep up'.

To continue with a plan or course of action in a determined way, despite difficulties or opposition.

To continue doing something, or to continue moving forward, despite difficulties or tiredness.

to include something in a price or market expectation

to make something too expensive for someone, or to set a price for every option

to work out, label, or set the price of something

to prepare someone by giving them information or coaching

to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer

to print a quantity of copies, especially for practical use

to present or offer something formally

to support something physically or keep it from failing

to show by testing or experience that something works or is true

to mentally prepare yourself or someone for a challenge

to move into the lead or make faster progress than others

to move back, retreat, or reduce involvement

to bring something lower, demolish it, or reduce its level

To succeed or win at the last moment, especially after being close to failure.

To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected, or to remove something by pulling.

To remove something or someone from a place, or to withdraw from an activity, agreement, or location.

To work cooperatively as a group, especially under pressure, or to assemble various elements into a whole.

To produce or emit something in large quantities, or to remove liquid using a pump.

To achieve results or compete at a level higher than one's resources, size, or status would suggest.

To record the start of one's workday using a time clock, or to enter data by pressing keys.

To record the end of one's workday, to hit someone, or to cut a shape out of material.

To help something or someone move forward or make progress, or to leave.

To resist or oppose pressure, a proposal, or a policy; also to physically move something backward or to delay something.

To continue moving forward or making progress, especially despite difficulty or tiredness.

To force someone or something out of a position, place, or market, often gradually.

To succeed in getting something approved or completed despite resistance, or to move physically through a crowd or obstacle.

To cause prices, levels, or quantities to increase, or to physically move something upward by pushing.

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

To rank or place something or someone higher in importance or priority than something else.

To return something to its original place, or to reschedule something to a later time.

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

To add someone's name to a list to receive or participate in something, or to commit to contributing a particular amount.

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 contribute to a group effort or join with others in a shared arrangement.

To shift blame, responsibility, or a task onto someone else.

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

To make oneself known in social or professional circles; or to be sexually promiscuous.

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

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 assemble parts into a whole; to prepare or create something by combining elements; to collect and organize.

To administer general anesthesia to someone before a medical operation; or to place someone under authority or control.

To erect or display something; to provide accommodation for someone; to provide money; to offer resistance; to nominate someone for a positi

To find the answer to something difficult through careful, patient thinking.

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

To build or increase something through a layered, hierarchical structure, each level larger than the one above.

In typography and printing, to fill remaining space on a line with blank quad characters to align or complete the line.

In typography and traditional printing, to use quoins (wedge-shaped locking devices) to secure type firmly within a printing chase.

To earn or receive large amounts of something, especially money; a less common variant of 'rake in.'

To accumulate a large amount of something, such as points, debts, wins, or costs, often rapidly.

To earn or accumulate a large amount of money, often quickly or easily.

To make a very large amount of money, used without specifying exactly what is earned.

To gather things (especially money or people) with difficulty from various sources.

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

To increase something steadily and significantly, often in response to demand or urgency.

To increase something steadily, step by step, in a way that is difficult to reverse.

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

To extend your hand toward something in order to take it, or to try to achieve something ambitious.

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

To formally brief someone with classified or privileged information; or in computing, to load data into a system.

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

To read something carefully, usually to check it or to familiarise yourself with its contents.

To read something from beginning to end, usually to check it or understand it fully.

To estimate or calculate the likely cost, time, or implications of something; to take something into account.

To expect or plan for something to happen; to depend on something as part of your calculations.

To calculate or add up a total, or to assess and evaluate the full extent of something.

to expect or depend on someone or something

to fail to consider someone or something important in your plans

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

to wind something onto a reel or spool

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

a common nonstandard spelling of 'rein in', meaning to control or limit something

to control, limit, or hold back something

to need or trust someone or something for help, support, or success

to depend on or trust someone or something

to connect to a system or place remotely, in rare technical or ad hoc use

to allow someone to use property or something you own in return for payment

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 be based on, supported by, or depend on something

to cause something to happen or produce a particular result

To dress someone in a particular outfit or equip someone or something with necessary gear.

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

To attack someone or something physically or verbally with great force, or to start on something — food, work, a task — with great energy.

To tear something into small pieces, or to cancel or disregard an agreement, rule, or document.

To move forward very powerfully and quickly, often with a roaring sound; or for something such as an economy or team to make rapid, impressi

To make a strong and impressive comeback after being behind or in difficulty; to respond with great power after a setback.

To rise or increase extremely quickly and dramatically.

To reverse or reduce something, especially prices, laws, or policies, to a previous level.

To introduce or launch something new in a planned, gradual way, or to flatten something by rolling.

To find and remove or eliminate something harmful or unwanted, especially something deeply embedded.

To persuade or pressure someone to join in or help with something, often when they are reluctant.

To persuade or trick someone into doing something they did not originally intend to do.

To officially schedule or assign someone to a duty roster or work schedule.

To produce a quick, unfinished version of a plan, design, or piece of work as a starting point.

To make a surface or texture more coarse, uneven, or rough.

To reduce a number to the nearest whole number or convenient figure below it.

To complete or conclude something in a satisfying way, or to reduce a number to the nearest convenient figure.

To make something more complete, balanced, or well-rounded by adding what is missing.

To gather people or animals together, or to increase a number to the nearest convenient whole figure.

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

To put on rubber protective clothing or gear, particularly in industrial or hazardous material contexts.

to decide that something is possible, relevant, or included

to draw a line to divide part of a page or section

to make an official decision about a case, issue, or request

to decide that something is impossible, not allowed, or not worth considering

to move from place to place, often busily; also to make someone do many unnecessary tasks

to happen or be placed earlier than something else, especially in time or procedure

to be late or slower than planned

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

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 encounter an obstacle, problem, or opposition that prevents you from progressing

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

To leave a place in a great hurry, or to release or publish something very quickly, sometimes without adequate preparation

British slang meaning to decide not to do something, or to dismiss/abandon a plan or commitment.

To put a saddle on a horse in preparation for riding; figuratively, to prepare to begin a task or journey.

To impose an unwanted burden, responsibility, or problem on someone.

British regional slang (especially northern England) for playing truant from school or skipping work.

To complete a task, test, or difficult situation very easily and successfully.

To set out boldly on a journey or undertaking, especially into something challenging; often used with a humorous or literary tone.

To reduce the size, scope, or extent of something, often temporarily.

To reduce something in size, scope, or proportion, often in a planned and proportional way.

To gradually reduce the number of units, resources, or positions in a controlled, stepwise manner.

To increase capacity or reach by adding more parallel units or instances rather than making existing ones larger.

To increase the size, scope, or capacity of something significantly.

To manage to find, gather, or produce something with difficulty or from limited resources.

To apply scientific thinking, research, or methodology to something in order to improve or validate it.

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

To examine, investigate, or survey a place or situation carefully, especially before taking action.

To search thoroughly in order to find or collect something; to gather something with effort.

To explore or investigate a place or option in advance in order to gather useful information.

To manage to collect or assemble enough of something (usually money or people) with great difficulty.

To gather or collect something, especially money, with considerable difficulty.

To manage to gather or collect a small amount of something, especially money or people, with difficulty.

To select or include people or items after an evaluation or screening process.

To exclude people, items, or factors from a group or process through a formal evaluation.

To treat someone very unfairly or dishonestly, causing them significant harm or disadvantage.

To write something quickly and often untidily

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

To manage to find or obtain something with effort, usually by begging, borrowing, or searching

To complete the sterile hand-washing and preparation procedure required before entering a surgical operating room

To find someone or something by searching thoroughly and determinedly

To attend to, arrange, or enquire into something that needs dealing with

To be shown around a building or property in order to inspect it.

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

To take care of or attend to a need, task, or person.

To take personal responsibility for ensuring that something happens or is done.

To try to find or obtain something; a more formal or literary alternative to 'look for'.

To make a deliberate and determined effort to find a specific person or thing.

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 identify and remove or exclude specific items, individuals, or data from a larger group based on defined criteria.

To gradually reduce a financial holding or position by selling portions of it over time.

To sell assets, goods, or shares quickly and often at a reduced price, typically to raise money or clear stock.

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

To sell an asset that someone else was depending on or had an interest in, leaving them without recourse — typically without warning or cons

To sell your entire business, property, or possessions — typically to stop operating or to move on to something else.

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

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 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 divide a mixture or group into distinct components, or to identify something as distinct.

To place someone in a position of authority over others.

To prepare, arrange, or establish something so that it is ready to use or function.

An archaic or dialectal expression meaning to establish oneself independently, especially in business or trade.

To become comfortable and established in a new place, job, or situation.

To gradually become comfortable with a particular role, routine, or situation.

To close something by sewing, or figuratively to complete or secure something so thoroughly that nothing is left uncertain.

To introduce change, excitement, or variety; to do something in a fresh, energetic way rather than following the same routine.

To confirm or seal an agreement by shaking hands with the other party.

To cause major changes in an organisation or system, or to disturb and upset someone, or to mix something by shaking.

To improve your behaviour, fitness, or performance; or to develop or progress in a particular way.

To improve, hone, or make something (a skill, plan, or performance) more precise and effective.

To transfer responsibility, blame, or a burden onto someone else; to get rid of an obligation by passing it to another.

An informal, chiefly British/dialectal expression meaning to leave a place or move out of a position.

To depart by ship or be sent overseas, especially on military deployment; or to dispatch goods for delivery.

To send or transport something (or someone) across the sea or over a long distance, typically by ship or freight.

(Vulgar British slang) To achieve something with effortless, overwhelming ease.

(Vulgar, rare) To make a mess of something; to ruin or spoil something badly.

To bring down an aircraft with gunfire, or to decisively reject an idea or proposal

To support or strengthen something that is weak, failing, or under threat

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

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

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

To move away in a slow, reluctant manner; to escape from or transfer a duty or problem onto someone else; also used in the famous phrase 'sh

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

To separate or identify specific elements from a larger quantity through careful examination or filtering.

To examine a large amount of material carefully in order to find something useful or important.

To record your arrival or gain access by writing your name or entering login credentials.

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

To agree to participate in something; to register for unemployment benefits; or to start work with an employer.

To formally agree to join or participate in a specific project, agreement, or system.

To record your departure by signing a register, or to log out of a digital system.

To register for or commit to something such as a course, service, event, or activity.

to relax, or to avoid taking action while something happens

to temporarily do someone else's role or job

to attend something as an observer without being a full participant

to delay action on something, suppress it, or physically sit on top of it

to delay making a decision until later

to be postponed or carried over to a later time

to sit on top of something; also a formal variant of some figurative uses of 'sit on'

to reduce something in size, amount, or scale

to quickly judge or assess someone or something

to succeed or manage with little effort, often only just

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

To acquire new skills or improve existing ones, especially in a professional or educational context.

To become thinner or to reduce something in size or scope.

To leave a place or situation quietly and without permission, often to avoid a duty or obligation.

To avoid work or school by staying away without a valid reason; to play truant.

To work less hard than usual, to become lazy or less diligent.

To slow down, reduce speed or tension, or ease up on effort.

To become less tight, intense, or busy; to reduce in pace or effort.

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

To make or assemble something quickly and carelessly, with little attention to quality.

To work extremely hard for a long time, especially at something tedious or poorly rewarded.

To delay making a decision until the next day, allowing time for more careful thought.

To avoid a responsibility or commitment in a sneaky, dishonest, or disgraceful way; to behave in a contemptible or morally repulsive manner.

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

To quit, give up, or abandon a job, activity, or plan, especially impulsively.

To quickly and casually erect, build, or put up something.

To make a small, careless mistake

To work hard and persistently at something difficult or tiring over a long period