Phrasal Verbs

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

To calculate a total, or figuratively, to seem logical or consistent.

To share the same opinion as someone, or (of food/climate) to suit someone's health.

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

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

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

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

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

To invite someone to come inside your home or a building.

To invite someone on a date or to a social outing, typically in a romantic context.

To invite someone to come to your home or current location.

To invite someone to come to your home; chiefly British English.

To move a vehicle in reverse into a space, or to return to a previous position or situation.

To reverse a vehicle into something, to collide with something while moving backwards, or to enter a situation indirectly or by chance.

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

To put things into bags, especially for storage, transport, or sale.

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

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

To arrive or come to a place soon.

To be present in a place or available; to exist or remain in use over a period of time.

To have a strong enthusiasm for or active interest in something.

To be happening, functioning, available, scheduled, or (of a person) behaving unusually.

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

To attack and injure someone by hitting them repeatedly.

To be the property of someone, or to be a member of a group or organization

To move your body downward by bending at the waist or knees.

To lean the upper body forward and downward from the waist.

To obstruct or fill a passage, hole, or opening so nothing can get through.

For the wind to knock something over or topple it to the ground.

To direct a stream of air from the mouth onto something.

To extinguish a flame with breath or wind; to fail suddenly; or to defeat someone easily.

To explode or cause to explode; to inflate with air; to become very angry; or for something to suddenly become a major issue.

For a boiling liquid to bubble up and flow over the edge of its container; or (figuratively) for a situation or emotion to become uncontroll

To start up a computer or electronic device so that it is ready to use.

To put things into boxes, especially when packing to move or store them.

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

to explain or divide something into simpler parts

to separate into pieces, end a relationship, or make people move apart

to take air or a smell into your lungs

to send air out of your lungs

to become brighter, happier, or more lively, or to make something like that

to bring someone or something with you, or to help someone improve

to return with someone or something, make something exist again, or make someone remember

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

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

To carry or have something or someone accompany you when you come to a place.

To fasten someone or something securely using a buckle, especially a seatbelt.

To fasten your seatbelt; also used figuratively to mean prepare yourself for something difficult or exciting.

To move along a seat or bench to make room for another person.

To collide with someone or something physically, or to meet someone unexpectedly.

To dress warmly in many layers, or to wrap someone or something in thick material to keep warm.

To destroy a building or structure completely by fire, or to burn until nothing is left.

To allow someone to enter a building by pressing an electronic button that releases a door lock.

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

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

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

To become less upset, angry, or excited, or to help someone else do so.

To sleep outside in a tent or in the open, or to stay somewhere for a long time waiting for something.

To feel that something or someone is important and matters to you

To continue doing something despite difficulties; to behave in an excited or disruptive way; or to have a romantic or sexual affair.

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

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

To fill a battery with electrical power; or to make someone feel excited and full of energy.

To follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them, or to try eagerly to obtain or achieve something.

To force a person, animal, or feeling to leave by chasing or pursuing them.

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

To register your arrival at a specific place, or to investigate something.

To look at or visit someone or something briefly to see if everything is okay.

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

To encourage and support someone actively, especially during a competition or challenge.

To become happier, or to make someone else feel happier after they have been sad or worried.

To relax, become calm, or stop being stressed or angry.

To cut down a tree, post, or other tall object using an axe or similar tool.

To cut something into many smaller pieces

To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from a surface.

To thoroughly remove all contents from a place and clean it; also to take all of someone's money or possessions.

To make a place clean and tidy after a mess; also to make a large profit, or to reform one's behavior.

To clean the mess left behind by another person or animal.

To remove objects from a surface or area to make it tidy and clear.

To remove all unwanted items from a place; or to leave a place quickly.

To make a place tidy; or to resolve a misunderstanding or problem; or (of weather or illness) to improve.

To enter something by climbing, especially a vehicle, bed, or confined space.

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

To gather together a number of items that are spread around and bring them to one place.

American English spelling of 'colour in'; to fill a drawn outline with colour using pencils, crayons, or paint.

British English spelling of 'color in'; to fill a drawn outline with colour using pencils, crayons, or paint.

To use a comb to flatten or direct hair in a downward direction.

To use a comb to remove tangles, knots, or unwanted material from hair; also to search through and remove unwanted elements.

To accompany someone somewhere; to arrive or appear; or to make progress.

to return to a place, situation, or earlier state

to move downward, decrease, or lose intensity

to have a place, source, or cause as your origin

to enter, arrive, become involved, or be received

to begin, improve, make progress, or be used to encourage or complain

used to invite someone to enter

used to invite someone to visit, especially your home

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

to visit someone, move from one place to another, or suddenly feel something

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

To be included as part of something, or to accompany someone.

To be made up of particular parts, ingredients, or members.

To become or make something less hot, or to become calmer after anger or excitement.

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

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

To count a collection of things to find the total.

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

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

To move or press close together into a small space, either by choice or necessity.

To sit or lie very close to someone, wrapping your arms around them for warmth, comfort, or affection.

To bring your body into a rounded, compact position, or to become bent and shriveled.

To reduce the amount of something; to fell a tree; or to knock someone down or kill them.

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

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

To have existed since a particular time in the past; to originate from a specific historical period.

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.

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

To eat a meal at home rather than going to a restaurant.

To eat a meal at a restaurant or another place outside the home.

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

To separate something into parts and distribute those parts among people or groups.

To fasten clothing or packaging, or to renovate and redecorate a building.

To fall asleep gradually and unintentionally, usually in a light or brief way.

To cause liquid to flow out of a container, or for liquid to flow out on its own.

To put on special, formal, or costume clothing, or to make something appear more attractive than it really is.

To raise your glass and have a drink in honour of someone or something.

To finish all of a drink, or to urge someone to finish their drink.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to cause someone or something to leave or stay away.

To return somewhere by driving, or to force a person or group to retreat.

To enter a place in a vehicle, or to hammer or push something into a surface.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to force a person or animal to go away.

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

To fall or move to a lower position, or to decrease in value or level.

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

To deliver a person or thing to a place by vehicle; to fall asleep; or to decrease in amount or quality.

To make a brief, informal visit to someone at their home, or to deliver something to someone's house. (British English)

To make something or someone dry by removing surface moisture, or to become dry after being wet.

To lower your body or head quickly, usually to avoid being seen or hit.

To quickly empty the contents of a container by tipping or turning it over.

To have a meal at home rather than at a restaurant.

To have a meal at a restaurant or café rather than at home.

To consume all of something, or to use up resources quickly; also used to encourage someone to finish their food.

To remove all the contents from a container or space, or for a place to become completely empty of people.

To eventually reach a place, situation, or condition, especially one that was not planned or expected.

To drop to the ground, or to fail at a specific point.

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

To lose balance and fall sideways, or to stumble and fall to the ground.

To close or secure something, typically clothing, using a fastener such as a button, zip, or buckle.

Feeling annoyed, frustrated, or dissatisfied because of too much of something unpleasant.

To have the desire or inclination to do something, or to have the sensation of being something

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

To make a container or space completely full, or to become completely full.

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

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

To feel accepted as part of a group, or to find time or space for something.

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

To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly without reading carefully, or to change through TV channels rapidly.

To turn something over quickly to its other side, or to turn completely upside down.

To look through a book, magazine, or set of images quickly by turning pages or scrolling rapidly.

To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly, especially when exhausted.

To arrive somewhere by aircraft, or to transport someone or something by air.

To depart from a place by aircraft; or to transport someone or something away by air.

To fold something into a compact shape and store it out of the way.

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

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

To stop thinking about, remembering, or worrying about someone or something.

To quickly wash and make yourself or something look and feel cleaner and more presentable.

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

To cook food by frying it; also used as a noun to describe a traditional British cooked breakfast of fried foods.

To fill a vehicle with fuel, or to eat and drink enough to have energy for an activity.

To pay excessive and often unnecessary attention to someone or something, especially by trying to help or care for them in an over-the-top w

An expression declaring that a situation has ended, especially in failure or defeat.

To put petrol (gasoline) into a vehicle's fuel tank.

To collect several things from various places and bring them together.

To have a friendly relationship with someone, or to manage and make progress.

To escape from a place, person, or situation, or to go on a short holiday.

To return to a place, or to recover something that was taken or lost.

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

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

To enter a place or vehicle, to be accepted somewhere, to begin to enjoy something, or to involve oneself in a situation.

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

To board a vehicle, have a good relationship with someone, or make progress with an activity.

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

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

To exit a physical space, avoid an obligation, or obtain something from someone.

To recover from illness, loss, or difficulty, or to overcome a problem or obstacle.

To eliminate, discard, or free yourself from something or someone unwanted

To arrive at a place, have the opportunity to do something, or to emotionally affect someone.

To meet socially as a group, or to start a romantic relationship.

To rise from bed or a seated/lying position, or to reach a certain level.

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

To return something to the person it belongs to, or to contribute to a community as a way of expressing gratitude.

To stop trying at something, to abandon a habit or activity, or to surrender someone or something.

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

To leave a place; to take a trip; or (of a problem) to disappear.

To return to a place, person, or state; or to date from a period in the past.

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

To pass, to move past something, or to use something as a basis for judgement or action.

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

To choose, attempt, attack, or be attracted to something or someone.

An encouraging expression telling someone to try something boldly or without hesitation.

To enter a place or space.

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

To leave a place, to be extinguished, to be in a romantic relationship, or to be eliminated from a competition.

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

To move beyond a particular point or place without stopping.

To experience something difficult, examine something carefully, or consume a supply of something.

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

To be compatible, complementary, or well-suited to each other; also, for two people to be in a romantic relationship.

To move to a higher position, for a price or level to increase, for a building to be constructed, or for something to catch fire.

To accompany someone, to choose a particular option, or for one thing to suit or complement another.

An informal way of expressing obligation, necessity, or strong recommendation; also, to have reached a place or situation.

To cook food on a grill, typically for a gathering or meal.

To develop from a child into an adult; also used to tell someone to behave more maturely.

To swallow food or drink quickly and in large mouthfuls.

To distribute or offer something to each person in a group by passing it from one to another.

To return something to the person it belongs to or came from.

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

To distribute something to multiple people, used when the object is already understood from context.

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

To offer or pass something to each person in a group in turn.

To stay in a place doing nothing, or to wait for someone; also used as an exclamation meaning 'wait a moment'.

To spend time idly in a place or with people, or to wait for someone.

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

To spend relaxed, informal time with friends or in a place; also to display something by hanging it in the open air.

To spend time in a place or with people without doing anything in particular. (British English variant of 'hang around'.)

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

To spend casual time with someone, or to keep up with someone's pace or ideas.

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

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

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

To leave a place and go somewhere, usually in a casual or purposeful way.

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

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

To make something hotter, or to become hotter; also used figuratively when a situation becomes more intense or tense.

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

To wait briefly, to grip something firmly, or to persevere through difficulty.

To support something physically, to delay, to endure, or to rob someone at gunpoint

To move around with quick, light jumps or to move busily from place to place

To quickly and casually enter a vehicle or small space.

To enter a vehicle, space, or clothing quickly and with little effort.

To leave or dismount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance quickly and casually.

To quickly board or mount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance.

To hum quietly in accompaniment to music that is playing, or to describe something progressing smoothly.

To move, act, or do something more quickly; also used as an imperative urging someone to go faster.

To start participating in an activity that is already happening.

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

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

To jump or move energetically in different directions; to jump repeatedly without a set direction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To rise suddenly by jumping; to increase sharply; to get up quickly from a seated position.

To stay at a distance from something, or to prevent someone or something from coming near.

To not go near, not associate with, or not get involved with someone or something.

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

To not step on, touch, or start something; or to prevent rain or other elements from penetrating.

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

To not enter a place, or to prevent someone or something from entering.

To remain as a group without separating, or to maintain the unity of a group.

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 start an event or activity, especially in an energetic or official way; also, to become angry, or to be removed from a place.

To lower your body so that one or both knees are resting on the ground.

To cause something or someone to fall to the ground, to demolish a building, or to reduce a price.

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

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

To cause someone to become unconscious, to eliminate from a competition, to impress greatly, or to produce something quickly.

To cause something or someone to fall by hitting or bumping into it.

To have information, knowledge, or awareness regarding a subject, person, or situation.

To fasten something (typically shoes, boots, or a corset) by threading and tying a lace through a series of holes or hooks.

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

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

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

To jump quickly to a standing or higher position, or to increase suddenly and dramatically.

To forget to take something with you, to progress faster than others so they fall back, or to move on from a past situation.

To allow a device, light, or appliance to remain in its active or switched-on state.

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

To disappoint someone by failing to do what was expected, or to lower something gradually.

To allow someone or something to enter a place, or to allow light, water, or air to pass through.

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

To recline into a relaxed, horizontal or near-horizontal position by leaning backwards.

To move into a horizontal position by placing your body flat on a surface.

This entry appears to be a misspelling or typographical error for 'lift off'. 'Life off' is not a recognized English phrasal verb.

To raise something or someone to a higher position; also to make someone feel more hopeful or happier.

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

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

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

To share the same home, especially as a romantic couple without being married.

To secure a building by locking all doors and windows, or to put someone in jail.

To enter your username and password to access a computer system, website, or app.

To access a specific computer system, account, or website by entering your credentials.

To end a session on a computer system or website by officially signing out.

To connect to and start using a computer system, network, or website.

To access a specific computer system, network, or website by entering your credentials.

To end your session on a website, app, or computer system by officially signing out.

To take care of someone or something, making sure they are safe and have everything they need.

To turn and look in various directions to examine your surroundings, or to visit a place and inspect it.

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

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

To direct your eyes downward, or to lower your gaze.

To try to find someone or something by searching.

To feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen in the future

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

A warning to be alert to immediate danger, or to watch carefully for something.

To turn and look in different directions, or to casually explore a place.

To search for information in a reference source; to raise your eyes; or (of a situation) to improve.

To study a particular subject as your main field of study at university or college.

To create or construct something using a particular material or set of available resources.

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

To intend or plan to do something.

To take a precise, specific quantity of something, usually using a measuring tool.

To arrange to come together with someone in the same place, usually in an informal social context.

To be careful or to move out of the way to avoid a hazard.

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

To change position or location, either within a space or more broadly by relocating frequently.

To continue moving or progressing; also used as a directive to keep walking and not stop or gather in one place.

To change position or location, either physically within a space or by relocating frequently.

To leave a place where you have been living and go to live somewhere else; also to change direction away from something.

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 start living in a new home or place; also to move closer to something or someone, especially in order to take action.

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 leave a place where you have been living and go to live somewhere else.

To shift to one side to make room, or to give up a position to someone else.

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

To give someone or something the same name as a person or thing, in their honour or memory.

To give someone or something the name of another person or place, especially as a tribute; predominantly American English.

Used to express necessity or obligation to do something.

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

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

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

To order food from a restaurant or delivery service rather than cooking at home; chiefly North American.

To put things into a container or storage space, especially by folding or arranging them neatly.

To put all your things into bags or boxes ready to leave, or (of a machine) to stop working.

To move the view on a screen downward by one full page or screen length.

To move the view on a screen upward by one full page or screen length.

To apply a new layer of paint on top of an existing surface, often to change colour or hide something.

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

To bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it parked in a particular spot.

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

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

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

A gentle, respectful way of saying that someone has died.

To move past a person or place without stopping, or for time and opportunities to go unnoticed.

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

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

To move across or travel through a place without stopping or staying, or for something to move from one side of a barrier to the other.

to return money that you owe, or to hurt someone in revenge

To give money in exchange for goods or services, or to suffer the consequences of your actions

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

To telephone someone.

To repeatedly treat someone in an unkind or unfair way; to bully or persistently target someone.

To choose or select something from a group, or to identify or notice something among others.

To lift something from the ground, collect someone or something, learn informally, or improve.

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

To engage with something for amusement, to handle something casually, or to consider an idea without serious commitment.

To connect an electrical device to a power supply or to another device by inserting a plug

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

To quickly put on clothing or to switch on a device.

Used to describe very heavy rain falling continuously.

To switch off an electronic device by cutting its power supply.

To turn on an electronic device by supplying it with power.

to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer

Of a vehicle or driver: to move into and stop at a specific place.

To dress oneself by pulling a garment on, or to pull at something repeatedly.

To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop, or for a police officer to signal a driver to do so.

To cause someone or something to fall by pushing it, or to describe something very easy to do.

To move past someone or something using physical force, often rudely.

To move two or more things or people into contact with each other by pushing.

To return something to its proper storage place; also to eat or drink large amounts, send someone to prison, or save money.

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

To delay something to a later time; or to cause someone to feel discouraged, disgusted, or less interested.

To place clothing or an accessory on your body; to activate a device; to perform or stage something; to pretend or feign.

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

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

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

To tolerate or accept something unpleasant, annoying, or difficult without complaining strongly.

To form or join a line of people or items waiting for something.

To become quieter, or to cause someone or something to make less noise.

To become less noisy or active, or to cause someone or something to be quieter. The British English equivalent of 'quiet down.'

To extend your arm or hand downward to touch or grasp something below you.

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

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

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

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

To return a phone call to someone who called earlier.

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

To remove dirt, soap, or another substance from the surface of something using water.

To clean the inside of a container or fabric by filling or running water through it to remove soap, residue, or dirt.

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

To roll or move in various directions without a fixed course, or to laugh uncontrollably.

To move by rolling in various directions, to laugh uncontrollably, or (of a time or event) to arrive as part of a regular cycle.

To move away from a place by rolling, or to cause something to move away by rolling.

To move downward by rolling, or to lower something by unrolling it.

To support and want someone or something to succeed, especially in a competition or difficult situation.

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

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

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

to leave a place quickly, often because of fear or to escape; also to leave home secretly

to go back quickly to a place

To have no more of something left, or to leave a place by running

To exhaust or completely deplete a supply of something.

A computing command to save a file under a new name, location, or format.

To gradually accumulate money over time, usually for a specific purpose.

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

To cause a person or animal to leave by frightening them.

To deter or cause someone or something to leave by frightening them.

To move a short distance to one side, usually while seated, to make room for someone else.

To lift or gather something using a scooping motion, or to acquire something eagerly.

To move a short distance to one side, especially when seated, to make space.

To try to find someone or something by looking carefully

To look up information using a search engine or device

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

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

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

To prepare, arrange, or establish something so that it is ready to use or function.

To compare prices, options, or offers from different sources before making a decision

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

To move to one side to make room, or to push something across to someone

To move along or closer together to make space for another person

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

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

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

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

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

To stop the flow or supply of something by closing a valve or switch; to isolate oneself or something from outside contact.

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

To record your arrival or gain access by writing your name or entering login credentials.

To enter credentials in order to gain access to a specific account, system, or place.

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 sing at the same time as a recording, performer, or group, joining in with the music.

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

To sleep later than usual in the morning, especially intentionally.

To spend the night at someone else's home as a guest.

To cut something into slices or portions, or to divide something (abstractly) into sections.

To move smoothly off a surface or to leave a place quietly and unobtrusively.

To reduce speed or pace, or to become less busy or active

To drink or eat something noisily by making a sucking sound.

To act quickly, either to speed up what one is doing or to take an opportunity before it disappears.

To enter a place quietly and secretly, especially without permission.

To leave a place secretly, especially without permission or without being seen.

To approach someone quietly and without warning so as to surprise them.

To settle into a warm, comfortable position close to someone or something.

To apply soap to the body or a surface and work it into a lather.

To organise, resolve, or deal with a problem, situation, or collection of items.

to speak more loudly or to express your opinion more clearly

to go faster or make something happen faster

To regurgitate a small amount of liquid, especially used of babies bringing up milk

To move noisily and playfully in water, scattering it in all directions

To move energetically and playfully in water, scattering it in all directions

To extend over a large area, or to arrange things over a wide surface

To remain in a place without doing anything useful or productive.

To be physically positioned below something.

To rise to a vertical position, to withstand scrutiny, or to fail to meet someone as planned.

To begin something, or to begin in a particular way; also to cause something or someone to begin

To begin a journey, career, or process, especially at a humble or specific starting point

To begin something again from the beginning, especially after a failure or setback

To not go near a place or person; to keep one's distance

To remain at a distance from something or someone; to not move forward

To remain in a place after others have left; to not go with others

To remain at home or inside, rather than going out

To remain outside or away from home; also to not become involved in something

To spend the night at someone else's home or at a different location than one's own home

To remain as a couple, family, group, or unit without separating

To remain awake and not go to bed, especially later than usual

To place your foot on something, or (figuratively) to treat someone with disrespect or cruelty.

To lift your foot and move it over an obstacle or person, or to ignore/bypass something intentionally.

To buy or gather a large supply of something, often in preparation for future need.

To make a brief, informal visit to a place or person.

To make a brief visit somewhere, or to stay at home instead of going out (British English).

To make a brief, casual visit to a specific place.

To make a brief stop at a place during a longer journey.

To make a longer pause or overnight stay at a place during a journey.

To put something in a safe place for future use, especially for longer-term keeping.

To make your posture upright, to tidy a space, or to improve your behavior.

To fasten yourself or someone else into a seat using straps or a seatbelt.

To feel or cause someone to feel extremely anxious, worried, or overwhelmed.

To extend your body, limbs, or something else to its full length, or to spread over a large area.

To experience or be affected by a disease, condition, problem, or disadvantage.

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

To clean a space by sweeping all dirt and debris out of it, or to exit in a confident and dramatic way.

To gather and remove dirt, debris, or loose material using a broom, or to scoop someone or something up with a swift motion.

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

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

To transport or guide someone or something to the other side of something

To resemble a parent or older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior

To remove something or someone from a place; to subtract a number; or to carry food home from a restaurant

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

To be responsible for someone or something by protecting, managing, or attending to their needs.

To leave the ground, remove clothing, depart quickly, or become suddenly successful.

To remove something from a place, take someone on a date, obtain something officially, or destroy a target.

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

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

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

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

To join together with one or more other people to work toward a common goal.

To form a partnership or working group with a specific person or organisation.

To reprimand or scold someone sharply for doing something wrong.

To report someone's bad behaviour to a person in authority, or to have a visible negative effect on someone.

To become unfrozen, or to cause something frozen to return to a normal temperature; also to become more relaxed and friendly.

To direct your thoughts towards something; to consider or reflect on something.

To have a particular idea, image, or memory come to mind; to consider or regard someone or something.

To dispose of something; or to waste an opportunity, advantage, or resource carelessly.

To discard something, reject an idea, or expel a person.

To vomit; also, to produce or raise something suddenly, or to abandon something.

To mark an item on a list as done; to reprimand someone; or (especially AmE) to annoy or anger someone.

To make a place or thing neat and organized by putting things in their correct positions.

To fasten or secure something (especially hair or curtains) away from the front using a band, ribbon, or tie.

To (cause to) fall sideways or overturn from an upright position.

To add more of something to bring it back to a full or satisfactory level.

To fall over, especially when tall and unstable, or to cause something to fall.

Of an aircraft, to land or make contact with the ground; in American football, to score a touchdown.

To catch your foot on an object and lose your balance, nearly or actually falling.

To put on a piece of clothing or accessory temporarily to see if it fits or looks good before deciding whether to buy or keep it.

To test something to see how well it works, or to participate in a trial to see if you are good enough for a team or role.

To make someone comfortable in bed by pulling the covers around them, or to start eating enthusiastically.

To watch or listen to a broadcast, or to become aware of and connected to what is happening.

To rotate to face the opposite direction; to reverse a negative situation; to process and complete something.

To stop going forward and return in the direction you came from; to prevent someone from proceeding.

To reduce the level of something (volume, heat, etc.); to refuse or reject an offer, request, or person.

To change and become something different in nature, form, or character.

To stop a device or supply by using a switch or tap; to cause someone to lose interest or attraction; to leave a road by turning.

To start a device by operating its switch; to suddenly attack or become hostile; to excite or arouse interest or desire.

To result in a particular way; to attend or gather at an event; to produce or manufacture something; to switch off a light.

To produce a clean, complete typed version of something, usually from handwritten notes or rough information.

The form of 'used to' that appears after auxiliary verbs in questions and negative sentences.

To consume or exhaust the entire supply of something so that none is left.

A semi-modal verb used to describe a past habit, situation, or state that no longer exists.

To stay in a place doing nothing while waiting for someone or something, often with a sense of impatience or wasted time.

To stay in a place or delay action until a person, event, or thing arrives or occurs.

To delay going to bed in order to wait for someone; or to ask someone to slow down or pause so you can catch up.

To stop sleeping and become conscious; also used figuratively to become aware of a truth or situation.

To walk in an area or around a place; also, to avoid dealing with something directly.

To walk in a position behind another person or group.

To walk in a downward direction, along a street or path, or toward a lower point.

To enter a room or building by walking.

To enter a place, encounter a situation (often by accident), or collide with something while walking.

To gradually become warmer, to prepare the body for exercise, to prepare a machine or engine, or to make someone feel more comfortable and r

To remove a substance from a surface by washing, or for a substance to be removed by washing.

To wash the dishes after a meal (British English), or to wash one's hands and face (American English), or for something to be carried by wat

To be alert and careful, especially to avoid danger.

To use something so much that it is damaged or no longer functions, or to make someone extremely tired.

To remove something by wiping; especially to dry tears or eliminate a mark, memory, or emotion.

To clean a surface thoroughly by wiping it all over with a cloth or sponge.

To remove a substance or mark from a surface by wiping.

To remove a spill or liquid by wiping it up with a cloth or paper.

To spend time and effort improving, developing, or completing something.

To exercise; to calculate or solve something; or for a plan or situation to succeed or reach a satisfactory conclusion.

To combine effort with others to achieve a shared goal.

To feel anxious, uneasy, or troubled about something that may happen or a situation that is uncertain.

To bring something to a conclusion; to cover something in paper or material; or to dress in warm clothing.

To record something in writing so you do not forget it, or to reduce the official value of something in accounting.

To say something very loudly and suddenly, often to be heard from a distance or to express surprise.

To close a zipper by pulling it upward, or to tell someone to stop talking

To open a zipper by pulling it downward — the American English equivalent of 'zip down'

To close a zipper by pulling it upward — American English informal for 'zip up'

To use a camera, app, or lens to make the subject of an image appear larger and closer

To reduce magnification on a camera, screen, or map to show a wider area, or figuratively to take a broader view of something