Phrasal Verbs

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

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

To perform or dramatise a situation, or to express emotions through behaviour rather than words.

To behave badly or in a difficult way, or (of a machine or body part) to stop working properly.

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

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

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

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

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

To ask about someone's health, wellbeing, or news, usually as a polite social gesture.

To invite someone to come back to your home or a place after they have left, or to invite someone in return after they have invited you.

To behave in a way that makes something bad or negative very likely to happen to you.

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 move backwards away from someone or something, or to withdraw from a position or commitment.

To withdraw from a position, argument, or confrontation; to stop insisting on something.

To stop pressuring someone, to move away from something, or to reduce an aggressive or intense approach.

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

To rescue someone from trouble, or to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

To bake a batch or supply of something, or to prepare baked goods for a specific occasion.

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

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

To move around noisily, making loud banging or crashing sounds.

To move around a place making loud banging or crashing sounds; also used to mean knocking something repeatedly.

To collide or knock hard against a person or object accidentally.

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

To damage something or someone through impact; in British slang, to imprison; used as an adjective meaning excellent.

To rely confidently on something happening or someone doing something.

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

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

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

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

To break or dent something by hitting it hard; to smash inward.

To attack and injure someone physically; to damage something through hitting.

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

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

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

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

A baseball call announcing that the next batter should come to the plate; broadly, a call to get ready for action.

To compete or struggle intensely against an opponent until one side wins.

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

To be ill with a particular sickness; or in informal slang, to approve of or be enthusiastic about something.

To be about to experience something, usually something unpleasant or surprising and unavoidable.

To repeatedly pester or nag someone about something.

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

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

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

To shine or fall intensely (of sun or rain); to defeat or suppress someone forcefully; or to negotiate a lower price.

To physically attack or harshly criticize someone, especially a weaker or easier target.

To happen to someone or something, especially over time; used to ask about a person's fate or outcome.

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

To press the teeth or jaws together firmly, often on something.

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

To lose consciousness or memory; to extinguish all lights; to censor by covering with black; or to suffer a total power failure.

Of a rocket or spacecraft: to leave the ground with explosive propulsion; figuratively, to start something with great energy.

To become part of a surrounding environment without being noticed; or, in cooking, to mix an ingredient smoothly into a mixture.

To process food or drink ingredients in a blender until they form a smooth, uniform mixture.

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 absorb a liquid by pressing an absorbent material against it.

To impress someone greatly; to defeat someone decisively; or for wind to carry something away.

To arrive suddenly or unexpectedly, or for wind to carry something into a place.

To arrive at a place suddenly and unexpectedly; or to force air into an object.

For a problem, argument, or scandal to come to an end without serious consequences; or for wind to knock something over.

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

To cover windows, doors, or openings with wooden boards, usually to secure an empty or damaged building.

To disappear as steam or vapour through continued boiling, or to continue boiling steadily.

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

To heat a liquid until it boils vigorously; or (figuratively) for a feeling or situation to intensify rapidly.

To fasten something firmly to a surface with bolts; or to eat or drink something very quickly.

To register on arrival at a hotel, or to arrange a reservation for someone in advance.

To make a reservation at or register upon arrival at a specific place, such as a hotel or clinic.

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

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

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

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

To enter a place with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

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

To bend the body forward as a sign of respect or worship, or to submit to someone's power.

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

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

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

to separate into pieces or make something separate into pieces

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

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

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

to escape, begin suddenly, or appear on the skin

to reduce, defeat, make someone sad, or cause something to fall

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

to cause something to happen, make an illness or feeling start, or introduce the next person or thing

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

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

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

To become or make something browned or golden in colour, typically through cooking.

To cover someone or something with bruises, or to become badly bruised.

To remove something with a light sweeping motion, or to dismiss a feeling or memory as if it could be physically swept away.

To pass very close to someone or something, usually making light physical contact.

To clean or groom something by brushing it downward, typically clothing or an animal's coat.

To dismiss someone or something in a curt, dismissive way, or to remove something from a surface by brushing.

To remove something by brushing, or to untangle and smooth hair using a brush.

To move past someone quickly, making brief, light physical contact.

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

To rain very heavily and continuously.

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

To form a pair with someone, either for safety, social, or practical reasons.

To remove a scratch, mark, or dent from a surface by polishing or rubbing it with a buffing tool.

To polish something to make it shine, or to develop a noticeably muscular physique.

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

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 gather or group things or people closely together in one place or category.

To gather into folds or a mass, or for people to crowd together.

To collect several things and tie or wrap them together, or to combine items into one package or group.

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

To remove something by burning, or to use up energy or calories through physical activity.

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

To be completely destroyed by fire or intense heat; to make someone very angry; or (of a spacecraft) to disintegrate from atmospheric fricti

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

To suddenly begin doing something or to suddenly enter a state or place.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To connect equipment, a building, or a system using cables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For two things to neutralize each other so that neither has any effect, or to eliminate something by balancing it with an opposing force.

To tend to someone's physical or emotional needs, or to feel affection for someone, or (in negative/question form) to like something.

To remove something or someone by carrying, or (figuratively) to cause someone to become so excited or emotional that they lose self-control

To transport something to a higher level or floor by physically carrying it.

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 begin to understand something; or (of a trend or idea) to become popular.

To collapse inward; or to yield to pressure and agree to something after resisting.

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

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

To move to a lower gear when driving a vehicle.

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

To force someone or something to leave by chasing them.

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

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

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

To be unfaithful to a romantic partner, or to use dishonest methods during a test or exam.

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

To investigate or monitor someone or something to ensure they are behaving correctly or everything is in order.

To bite and work food or an object repeatedly with the teeth, or to think carefully about a problem or idea.

To chew food thoroughly; to destroy, damage, or consume something by or as if by chewing.

To decide not to do something because you are too scared or nervous.

An expression used to encourage someone to stay positive and brave when facing difficulty.

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

To have difficulty breathing or speaking because something is blocking the airway, or to be unable to accept something offensive or shocking

To become so overcome by emotion that one's throat tightens and one can barely speak.

To remove something by cutting it with a sharp, forceful stroke

To eat heartily, enthusiastically, or in large amounts

To throw something away or discard it, often carelessly or wastefully

To rain very heavily (British English fixed expression)

To throw something away or force someone to leave a place

To throw something across a space to someone

To clean a surface thoroughly, typically from top to bottom.

To go away or leave a place, often used as a rude command; also to remove everything from a surface.

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

To turn something off by pressing or clicking a switch or button; also to deselect a checkbox or option online.

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

To descend from a high place; or to reverse a position or demand, especially under pressure.

To hold onto something or someone tightly, especially because of fear, difficulty, or desperation; to maintain a position with difficulty.

To hold tightly to something or someone; or to refuse to let go of a belief, hope, or feeling.

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 block something gradually with an accumulation of material, making it unable to flow or function properly.

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

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

Of the sky: to become covered with clouds; also of a face or expression: to show sadness or worry.

Of the sky: to become covered with clouds; also of a surface: to become misty or foggy.

To behave in a silly, playful, or comedic way for the amusement of others or simply for fun.

To fill a space with too many unnecessary or untidy objects, making it difficult to use.

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

To wind or twist something into a series of loops, or (of a creature or object) to arrange itself in a spiral shape.

American English: (of a person) to become flushed or red in the face, typically from embarrassment or shyness; also to add colour to somethi

British English: to blush or go red in the face, typically from embarrassment or shyness.

To comb long hair from one side of the head over to the other, typically to conceal baldness; also used as a noun for this hairstyle.

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

To happen or occur, especially as the result of a series of events or circumstances.

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

To follow something in order or sequence; or to pursue or try to catch someone.

To separate into pieces; to break or disassemble; or to lose emotional composure.

To visit someone; to regain consciousness; to change one's opinion over time; or for a scheduled event to arrive.

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

To leave a place or situation, especially with a particular feeling or result; or for a part of something to become detached.

to visit briefly, or to obtain something, especially with some difficulty

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

to start to become ill with a disease or minor sickness

to arrive in order to get, collect, attack, or seek something or someone

to become detached, happen successfully, or give a particular impression

to visit, regain consciousness, or eventually agree after thinking

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

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

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

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.

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

To suddenly stop working, or to fall asleep from exhaustion.

To join or link things together, especially electrically or mechanically, to form a complete system.

To cook food outdoors, typically on a grill or over an open fire; also used as a noun for such an event.

To cook food completely so that the heat reaches the center and no raw parts remain.

To prepare a meal, or to invent a plan, excuse, or story — often one that is clever, cunning, or dishonest.

To become cooler in temperature or to become less angry or emotionally intense.

To manage or deal with a difficult situation, problem, or emotion, often with some degree of difficulty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To conceal something, especially wrongdoing or mistakes, or to place something over an object to hide it.

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

To continue with a task energetically and without delay.

To burst out laughing, to cause someone to laugh, or to suffer a mental or emotional collapse.

To force people or things into a very small space so they are tightly packed.

To experience a sudden, painful muscle contraction, usually during or after physical activity.

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 sleep at someone's home informally and without prior arrangement; or to enter a place suddenly and forcefully.

To fall asleep very quickly due to exhaustion; or to be eliminated from a competition.

To be completely covered with or full of moving creatures, people, or things, creating an unpleasant sense of density.

To apply cream, lotion, or moisturiser generously to the skin.

To enter slowly and gradually, often without being noticed — used of people, abstract things, or influences.

To make someone feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or disturbed in a skin-crawling way; or to leave quietly without being noticed.

To increase or rise gradually and slowly, often without being immediately noticed; or to approach someone quietly.

To approach someone or something slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed; or for something to happen so gradually that you are not aware

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

To move from one side, group, genre, or domain to another, either physically or figuratively.

To press or gather into a space in large numbers; or for thoughts and feelings to enter the mind all at once.

To break or cause to break completely into small dry fragments or crumbs.

To crush something flexible, such as paper or fabric, into an irregular, wrinkled shape; or for a person to collapse or fall.

To have a strong, romantic infatuation with someone, usually without the feeling being mutual.

To cry until the emotion is fully released and you feel better; also used for a baby sleep training method where a baby is left to cry until

To seek emotional comfort or support from someone by sharing one's problems or grief with them.

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

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

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

An informal, somewhat old-fashioned way of telling someone to leave or go away.

To remove something by cutting it; or in film/TV, to switch suddenly to a different shot or scene.

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

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

To make a cut or incision into a surface; or to reduce or take a significant portion from something.

To cut something into pieces; informally, to perform or show off energetically on a dance floor or in a performance.

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

To cut something into small pieces; to upset or distress someone emotionally; to behave in a silly or mischievous way.

To remove a substance (such as a stain or liquid) by pressing and lifting gently with a cloth or similar material.

To absorb or collect a small amount of liquid from a surface using gentle dabbing motions.

To block or restrain the flow of water (or figuratively, of emotions) by creating a barrier.

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

To greet someone with a special handshake, fist bump, or combination of physical greeting gestures.

To move rapidly and repeatedly in different directions with sudden changes of course.

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

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

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

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

To distribute something among several people, or to inflict something such as punishment.

To give cards or deliver a blow to a specific person.

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

To cut food into small, roughly equal cube-shaped pieces.

To gradually become quieter, weaker, or less noticeable until it disappears.

To gradually reduce in strength, intensity, or level until calm or quiet is restored.

To become extinct or completely disappear over time.

To search through things or investigate an area in an unfocused or exploratory way.

To start eating enthusiastically; to establish a defensive position; or to resist firmly.

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

To remove or rescue something or someone from a surrounding mass; or to find and retrieve something after searching.

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

To read part of a book casually; to take money from savings; or to briefly explore a subject.

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

To serve food or present something ready for use or consumption.

To get rid of something by discarding, selling, or dealing with it in an appropriate way.

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

To divide and share something among a group of people, usually informally.

Non-standard spelling of 'divvy up'; to divide and share something informally among a group.

To abolish, eliminate, or get rid of something permanently; informally, to kill someone.

To exhaust someone completely; to injure or harm something; or to kill someone. (Informal)

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

To manage or survive without something that is absent or unavailable.

To report someone to an authority for doing something wrong; to inform on someone. (Australian/NZ English)

To report someone to an authority figure for misbehaviour; to inform on someone. (Australian/NZ English)

To make oneself or someone else look attractive by dressing up smartly and applying make-up.

To turn around and return along the same route you just came from.

To bend sharply at the waist, usually because of pain, laughter, or a physical blow.

To share a space with someone, to bend in pain or laughter, or to increase something twofold.

To make someone or something worse, lower in quality, or more negative.

To continue for much longer than expected or desired, in a tedious way.

To make something last longer than necessary, or to pull someone or something out of a place by force.

To flow away gradually until gone, or for a feeling or quality to slowly disappear.

To move backward, especially suddenly from surprise or fear, or to pull something open or aside.

To attract or involve someone in something, to take a breath in, or for days to get shorter in autumn.

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

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

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

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

To wear informal clothes, or to scold or reprimand someone severely.

For people to gradually lose closeness in a relationship, without any argument or specific event causing it.

To gradually fall asleep, or to lose concentration and stop paying attention.

To teach something by constant repetition until it is thoroughly learned.

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

To swallow a drink quickly or in one go, often something unpleasant.

To drink at a bar, pub, or other venue outside of one's home.

To travel somewhere by driving, or to cause prices, costs, or numbers to decrease.

To force a person, group, or thing to leave a place permanently.

To arrive at a place in a vehicle, or to cause prices, costs, or figures to increase.

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

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 enter a place briefly and informally, or to fall into a state or habit without much conscious effort.

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

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

To become completely dry after being wet or moist, or to help someone stop drinking alcohol.

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

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 clean the inside of something by removing dust, typically by wiping, brushing, or blowing.

To become less intense, severe, or demanding, or to reduce pressure on something.

To relax one's effort or become less harsh, demanding, or intense.

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

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

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

To have a particular result or conclusion, especially an unpleasant one.

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

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

To make two sides, amounts, or scores equal, especially after one has been at a disadvantage.

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

To accept and deal bravely with a difficult, unpleasant, or frightening reality rather than avoiding it.

To gradually become less intense, visible, strong, or noticeable until eventually gone or almost gone.

To gradually decrease in strength, visibility, or volume until disappearing, or to bring something to an end gradually.

To break into pieces or collapse completely, physically or figuratively.

To move backward or retreat, especially under pressure.

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

To become romantically attracted to someone, or to be deceived by a trick or lie.

To collapse inward, or to form a military line on command.

To enter a physical space by falling, or to move into a state, habit, or category naturally or accidentally.

To drop or detach from a container, or to have a disagreement that damages a relationship.

To spread out from a central point in different directions, like the shape of an open fan.

To make something or someone look more attractive, special, or impressive, often by adding decorative touches.

To secure something firmly in place so it cannot move or be lifted.

To make a person or animal heavier by feeding them more, or to become heavier by eating more.

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

To eat a particular thing as a regular food source, or to draw sustenance and growth from something.

To give a person or animal extra or richer food in order to restore their health or increase their weight.

To search or explore an area using your hands and sense of touch, especially when you cannot see clearly.

To have sympathy or empathy for someone in a difficult situation, or to search for something by touch.

To enclose an area or person with a fence, or to restrict someone's freedom or choices.

To enclose or separate an area using a fence or similar barrier.

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

To go and get something from outside and bring it indoors.

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

To waste time or handle something repeatedly in a small, purposeless way; to tinker without achieving much.

To touch, move, or adjust something repeatedly in a small, often nervous or purposeless way.

To defend yourself by attacking or opposing someone who has attacked you, or to struggle to suppress an emotion.

To defend yourself successfully against an attacker, illness, or an unwanted thing by fighting or struggling against it.

To understand or solve something through thinking and reasoning.

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

To complete the final part of something, to consume the last of something, or to defeat and destroy someone or something completely.

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

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

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

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

To retrieve something from inside a bag, pocket, body of water, or other container, often with some searching.

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

To attach or fasten something securely to a surface or object.

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

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

For a surface material to break away in small, thin pieces.

For fire to suddenly become more intense; for a feeling, illness, or conflict to suddenly worsen or re-emerge.

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

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 turn off a switch, light, or device with a quick, light movement; also to remove something with a flicking motion.

To quickly change to another television channel or to turn something over with a light motion.

To turn off a switch with a flipping motion; or (informal, rude) to make an obscene hand gesture at someone.

To suddenly lose control of one's emotions, either through anger, excitement, or shock.

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

To force people or animals to leave because of flooding; or for a large volume of something to pour out.

To move outward in a steady, continuous stream.

To shake or pat something soft in order to make it fuller, softer, or more comfortable.

To be forced to leave school, college, or a course because of failing grades.

To clean something by pushing water through it; or to force a person, animal, or information out of hiding.

To pass very quickly — used for time, vehicles, or events.

To arrive at a destination by air; or to suddenly enter a strong emotional state.

To detach and move through the air suddenly; to depart quickly; or to lose one's temper.

To move rapidly upward through the air; or to travel by air to a place.

To become covered in a thin layer of condensation or mist that obscures visibility.

To fold or bend a part of something downward or forward.

To open or extend something by unfolding it outward from a folded position.

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

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 behave in a silly, playful, or irresponsible way, or to waste time.

To behave in a silly or irresponsible way, waste time, or engage in casual sexual activity.

To pay money for something, especially reluctantly or when it seems expensive.

To hand over money or something valuable, often reluctantly.

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

To become extremely anxious, frightened, upset, or excited; or to cause someone else to feel this way.

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

For a body of water or surface to become completely covered or solidified with ice.

To suddenly become unable to move, speak, or function — either from cold, fear, or a technical malfunction.

For a surface to become covered with frost or a thin layer of ice.

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

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

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

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

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

To move about in an unnecessarily busy or anxious way, often doing things that aren't truly necessary.

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

An exclamation signalling that a competition, challenge, or situation is active and everyone is ready to engage.

To join together as a group, usually in opposition to someone.

For multiple people to join together to attack, criticise, or oppose a single person or group.

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

To enthusiastically and unashamedly indulge in a deep interest in a technical or niche topic.

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

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

To persistently nag or scold someone, or to begin pursuing someone or something.

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

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

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

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

To do something wrong or risky without being caught or punished.

To take revenge on someone who has harmed or wronged you.

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 to survive or function with limited resources or ability.

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 become fully engaged or enthusiastic, or to start an argument or fight.

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

To complete or finish something unpleasant as quickly as possible.

To organise yourself, your life, or your emotions; to start functioning effectively.

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

To regain emotional composure or organise one's thoughts, appearance, and life effectively.

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

To move beyond a physical obstacle, overcome a barrier, or advance beyond a difficult stage.

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

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

To rise or stand up from a surface or position, usually with some emphasis or effort.

To be involved in an activity, especially one that is secret, mischievous, or surprising.

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

A variant form of 'give in to,' meaning to yield to a temptation, demand, or feeling.

To applaud enthusiastically for someone, or to stop trying at something or to quit a habit.

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

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

To quickly move one's eyes away from something, usually to avoid eye contact or because of discomfort.

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

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

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

To oppose, contradict, or be in conflict with someone or something.

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

To travel or move with someone; or to proceed through a process step by step.

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

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

To become ill with a particular illness.

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

To make a sudden loud noise, to stop liking something, to explode, or for food to become rotten.

To move in a circular path, to visit someone casually, or to be sufficient for everyone.

To regularly spend time socialising with a particular person or group of people.

To do something that was planned or promised, even though it is difficult or you have doubts.

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 manage or exist without having something, often implying sacrifice or deprivation.

To eat food very quickly and greedily.

To eat something quickly and greedily; or to consume, absorb, or use up resources rapidly.

To behave in a silly, playful, or aimless way, often while avoiding serious work.

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

To make a mistake or do something incorrectly.

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

To reduce something to small pieces or powder by grinding.

To disgust or nauseate someone, or to feel intensely disgusted.

To gradually become less close to someone over time as your lives, interests, or values diverge.

To gradually become suited to or capable of something, or to become big enough to fit into something.

To become more pleasing or appealing to someone over time, especially something that was not liked at first.

To allow hair or a dye to return to its natural state by letting it grow; or for a plant or shoot to grow outward.

To become too big or too mature for something, or to stop doing something as a result of growing older.

To shoot and kill or seriously injure someone with a firearm, often suddenly and deliberately.

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

To originally come from or belong to a particular place.

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

To attach or fasten something to a surface by hammering in nails.

To give something to someone else, often permanently or freely.

To pass something from an older or higher source to a younger or lower one, or to officially deliver a judgement.

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

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

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

To give something to the next person in a series, or to pass knowledge, tradition, or objects to others.

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

To pass something upward to someone above, or (slang) to inform against someone to authorities.

To hesitate or be reluctant to move forward or participate, often due to shyness or uncertainty.

To remain in a place after others have left, or to move more slowly than a group.

To persist through a difficult situation; usually used in the expression 'hang in there'.

To dangle from something, often precariously, or (informal) to stop doing something.

To keep hold of something, physically or figuratively; to retain something.

To project or suspend above something, or to be a persistent worry or threat that affects a situation.

To hold tightly to something or to retain something. A less common variant of 'hang onto'.

To find or meet someone or something by chance, without looking for it.

To find or encounter something or someone by pure chance.

To find or encounter something or someone entirely by accident.

Having very little money; in financial difficulty.

To become tougher, stronger, or more resilient, physically or emotionally.

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

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

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

To carry or transport something heavy or bulky from place to place.

To pull or drag something or someone in with effort; to earn a large amount of money.

To pull or drag something out from somewhere, especially with considerable effort.

To have a reason for disliking, opposing, or objecting to someone or something.

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

To invite or arrange for someone to come to your home or workplace, or to keep a supply of something.

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 have something removed from your body, usually by a doctor or dentist.

To invite someone to visit you at your home.

To leave and go somewhere; or to intercept and stop something or someone before it happens.

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

For a wound or injury to close up and form new skin on the surface.

For a wound, injury, or illness to recover and return to a healthy state.

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

To make food warm all the way to the centre, not just on the outside.

To fold and sew the bottom edge of a garment to shorten it or neaten its finish.

To put something in a secret place, or to go somewhere private and secluded.

To stay in a secret or hidden place in order to avoid being found, usually by people in authority or by enemies.

To raise something such as prices or clothing sharply or by a large amount.

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

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

To immediately like each other and get along well from the very first meeting.

To flirt with or make romantic advances toward someone, or to discover or think of something by chance.

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

To strike someone or something with an object, or to impose something burdensome on someone suddenly.

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

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

To stop yourself from expressing a specific emotion or releasing a bodily urge, especially one that is difficult to control.

To delay doing something, or to keep an opponent, attacker, or unwanted thing at a distance.

To grip something firmly, to keep possession of something, or to maintain a belief, memory, or advantage.

To remain united, intact, or coherent, or to cause something to stay that way

To connect a device or system, or informally to provide someone with something they need or want

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

To go casually and without fuss to a nearby place, often used as a cheerful invitation.

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

To climb quickly onto a surface; or to stimulate or modify something for greater performance.

To play in a boisterous, rough, or silly manner, often when one should be doing something more serious.

To play in a rough, boisterous, or silly way, typically when one should be doing something else.

To wash or drench something thoroughly using a hose or strong jet of water.

To remove dirt, mud, or other substances from a surface using a hose or jet of water.

To resolve a disagreement or emotional tension by hugging each other.

To bend the top of the body forward and round the shoulders, often while focusing on something.

To search for and find someone or something after a determined, persistent effort, especially with the intention of capturing or confronting

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

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

To apply ice to something, especially a body part or drinks, in order to cool or reduce swelling.

For a surface to become covered with a layer of ice.

For a surface, machine, or mechanism to become blocked or coated with ice, often causing problems.

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

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

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

To leave quickly for a trip, especially by plane.

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

To put things or ideas into a disordered, confused state.

To accept or take an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.

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

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

To retain something or keep someone nearby, often out of habit or convenience.

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

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

To maintain a low position, limit an amount or cost, prevent a group from having power, or keep food in the stomach without vomiting.

To prevent someone or something from doing something, or to stop yourself from doing something.

To prevent someone from leaving, to retain something, or to maintain contact with someone.

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

To avoid getting involved in a situation, or to prevent someone from entering or becoming involved in something.

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

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

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

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

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

To relax completely and do nothing; to receive or pay an illegal payment as a bribe; or to recoil from a force.

To destroy or break something open by kicking it; also used figuratively to mean to remove obstacles aggressively.

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

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

To cause something to fall by kicking it; also (of an engine) to turn over and start.

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

To cause the complete or gradual destruction, elimination, or ending of something or a group.

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 lower oneself onto one's knees in front of someone, as an act of respect, worship, or submission.

To spend time in a place without a specific purpose, or to treat someone roughly.

To spend time in a place informally, to socialise casually, or to consider an idea roughly.

To drink something quickly, to reject or discourage someone, or to cost a surprising amount of money.

To drive something into a surface or a position by hitting it, or to score in certain sports.

To collide with something or someone, either accidentally or by force, or to force something into a particular shape or state.

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

To spend time in a place or with someone informally, or to exist somewhere in a vague, unplanned way.

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

A versatile phrasal verb with distinct British and North American meanings, including waking someone, making something quickly, or (informal

To be aware that someone or something exists, without necessarily having detailed knowledge about them.

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

To fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion, or (of a machine or engine) to stop working unexpectedly.

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

To arrive at, settle on, or find something; also, to criticise or punish someone.

To find oneself in a place, situation, or condition as a result of a series of events, often unexpectedly.

To drink by using the tongue (of animals), or figuratively, to accept and enjoy something with great enthusiasm and without question.

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

To apply soap or shampoo and work it into a foam; or figuratively, to become excited, agitated, or worked up.

To recline or lean backwards into a resting position; or to relax and not apply effort.

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

To recline or rest one's body on a surface.

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

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

To put on multiple layers of clothing, especially to stay warm in cold weather.

To spend time relaxing and doing nothing in particular, often in a way that seems lazy or unproductive.

To relax and do nothing useful for a period of time.

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

To turn the pages of a book, magazine, or document casually without reading it thoroughly.

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

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

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

To eagerly and enthusiastically accept an opportunity or offer.

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

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

To allow something to remain unused or undone, so that it is available later.

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

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

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

To move aside or give permission so that someone or something can pass by.

To allow someone or something to pass through a barrier, checkpoint, or obstacle.

To become less intense, severe, or continuous; to stop or relax pressure.

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

To remove or consume liquid or small substances from a surface by licking.

To rest idly in a relaxed position; or for objects to be left untidily in various places.

To stay in bed later than usual in the morning; also (of something) to consist of or exist within something.

To use physical effort to move or carry something from a higher position to a lower one.

For a rocket, spacecraft, or helicopter to leave the ground and rise into the air; also for something to be removed from a surface.

To illuminate, to make someone's face show happiness, or to begin smoking a cigarette.

To become less serious, tense, or strict; to relax and have a more positive attitude.

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

To stretch and warm up the body to become more flexible before physical activity; also figuratively to prepare for any challenging task.

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

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

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

To regard something as the most important source of meaning or joy in your life.

To enjoy life to the fullest, often by spending money freely and having fun.

To depend on someone or something as your main source of food, money, or support.

To survive using a particular amount of money or food, or to continue to exist after death in memory or legacy.

To survive a difficult, dangerous, or historically significant experience.

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 share your home with someone, or to accept and continue to endure a difficult situation.

To become or to make someone or something more lively, exciting, or energetic.

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

To deliberately consume or acquire a large amount of something, especially food, drink, or medicine, in preparation for something.

To spend time lazily doing nothing in particular.

To spend time idly and without purpose, doing nothing useful.

To secure something in a locked place, or to imprison someone for a long time.

To impose strict restrictions on movement or access to a place, especially for security or public health reasons.

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

To feel a deep, emotional desire or yearning for something or someone, especially something absent or difficult to have.

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

To direct your attention toward a specific upcoming event, period, or challenge in the future.

To think about or consider the past, or to literally turn and look behind you.

To regard someone or something as inferior, unimportant, or beneath you socially, morally, or intellectually.

To regard someone or something as inferior or beneath one's own standards — the formal or literary variant of 'look down on'.

To make a brief visit to a person to check on their wellbeing or to see how they are doing.

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

To watch something happen without taking part in it.

To watch over and protect someone, or to be alert so you can help them.

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 admire and respect someone, often wanting to be like them.

To become more relaxed, less tense, or less inhibited, physically or socially.

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

To apply lotion, moisturiser, or sunscreen to one's body.

To experience good fortune; to have things turn out well by chance (American English) — or conversely, to be unlucky (British English).

To carry something heavy or bulky indoors or into a space with considerable effort.

To carry something heavy or bulky out of a place with considerable physical effort.

To eat lunch at home, at one's desk, or indoors rather than going to a restaurant or café.

To eat lunch at a restaurant, café, or public eating establishment rather than at home or at one's desk.

To move toward a destination with purpose; or to contribute to or create a particular result, condition, or atmosphere.

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

To do something good for someone in order to compensate for a previous wrong, disappointment, or favour owed.

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

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

To kiss and physically caress someone in a romantic or sexual way.

To completely transform the appearance or style of a person or place; or (formal/legal) to transfer ownership of property.

To compensate for something lost, missed, or done wrong by doing something positive

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 continue advancing steadily and unstoppably; or to walk in a march toward a destination in protest or military formation.

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

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

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

To increase the price of something, or to add written corrections and notes to a document.

To crush something into a soft mass, or to combine two or more things — especially songs, styles, or ideas — into a creative new whole.

To put on a face mask, especially for health protection or safety.

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

To reach the maximum limit of something, especially a credit card, capacity, or physical effort.

To measure and mark a specific length, distance, or portion of something.

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

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

To gradually disappear or dissolve, either literally (like ice or snow) or figuratively (like stress or a crowd).

To heat a solid material until it becomes liquid; or to experience a severe emotional or systemic collapse.

To waste time, behave in a silly way, or treat someone carelessly.

To waste time, behave in a playful or unfocused way, or treat someone without respect.

To make something untidy, spoil it, or make a mistake.

To interfere with something or someone, or to provoke and challenge a person.

To cut or chop food, especially meat, into very small fine pieces.

To study a subject as a secondary academic focus at university, alongside one's main subject.

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

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

To become covered with condensation or moisture, causing a surface to become unclear.

To behave in a silly, playful, or irresponsible way.

To behave in a silly, playful, or irresponsible way; to waste time playing or fooling around.

To clean a surface thoroughly using a mop, usually working downward or across the entire surface.

To absorb or remove liquid by wiping; to deal with remaining problems, enemies, or tasks after the main action is complete.

To move around slowly and aimlessly in a gloomy or dejected state, feeling sorry for oneself.

To move around in a gloomy, listless way, feeling sad or sorry for oneself.

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

To move the computer cursor so that it rests over a particular element on a screen, often triggering a tooltip, highlight, or preview.

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

To begin moving away from a place, especially for a vehicle or group to start travelling from a stationary position.

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

To behave in a silly, aimless, or time-wasting way, or to treat someone carelessly.

To behave playfully or aimlessly, wasting time, or to treat someone without proper care.

To do something badly, spoil it, or make it dirty.

To confuse two or more things, or to put things into a disordered mess.

To crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass.

To gather or summon an inner resource, such as courage or energy, often with difficulty.

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

To fall asleep unintentionally, especially briefly and in a public or inappropriate place.

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

To apply oil to something or someone, either to lubricate machinery or to coat the body with oil.

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

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

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

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

To send someone somewhere, often quickly and with a sense of dismissal or urgency.

To gain weight or muscle, especially in a noticeable or rapid way.

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

To form pairs, especially for romantic purposes or as part of a group activity.

To spend time with someone as a close friend, especially in a casual, sociable way.

To become close friends with someone, especially quickly or unexpectedly.

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

To wrap and pack something into a parcel ready for sending or storing.

To trap someone's vehicle by parking directly behind or alongside it so they cannot drive away.

To give up or get rid of something, especially something you value or are reluctant to lose.

To celebrate enthusiastically, dance freely, and have a great time at a party or social event.

To continue partying or celebrating, or to encourage others to keep the festive spirit going.

To transfer knowledge, traditions, possessions, or characteristics from an older generation to a younger one.

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

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

to reduce the amount of debt by making payments

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

to give money as part of the cost of something

to pay the money that you owe, especially when someone demands it

To confine a person or animal in an enclosed space, or to suppress feelings.

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

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

To suddenly become more alert, cheerful, or lively, or to make something more attractive.

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 eat food in very small amounts without appetite; to repeatedly touch, scratch, or pull at something.

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

to eat a lot of food in a greedy or uncontrolled way

to enter quickly in a group, especially into a vehicle or room

to leave a vehicle or place quickly and in a group

to accumulate in a heap or to increase until there is too much

to attach something to a wall or surface with pins

to become quieter or to tell someone to stop making noise

To rain very heavily.

To rain extremely heavily (emphatic British slang variant).

To make someone very angry, or to tell someone rudely to leave.

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

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

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

To behave in a playful or unserious way; to experiment with something casually.

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

To spend time doing things in a playful or experimental way; also to be sexually unfaithful to a partner.

To perform, compete, or take part in a game or musical event within a particular place or context.

To continue playing despite an obstacle, pain, or interruption, or in golf to pass through another group of players.

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

To sit or fall down heavily and suddenly, or to place something down carelessly.

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

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

To collide with something with great force, or to start something energetically

To remove something by pulling it sharply with the fingers or a tool

To gather the courage or nerve to do something frightening or difficult

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

To remove an electrical plug from a socket; to disconnect a device from its power supply

To block or seal a hole, gap, or opening to prevent something from flowing through

To enter water or begin an activity suddenly, or to cause someone or something to enter a difficult situation abruptly

To explore or search a place or situation casually, often out of curiosity or to find information

To extend or project out from a surface or container, or to push something outward through an opening

To finish something completely, often quickly and with ease.

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 go somewhere quickly, especially to a place nearby or to a lower floor.

To make a brief, often unplanned visit to a person or place.

To leave a place briefly, or for something to appear or emerge suddenly.

To appear suddenly, unexpectedly, or from nowhere.

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

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

To pour liquid over the surface of something; NOTE: often confused with 'pore over' (to study carefully).

To turn off an electrical device or system in a controlled, safe manner.

To supply power to a device so it becomes operational, or to increase one's own energy and readiness.

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

To apply steady downward pressure on something.

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

to press your lips together in a shape for kissing

to vomit food or liquid from the stomach

to move someone to one side, often to speak privately

to move away from something or become more distant

to move back, retreat, or reduce involvement

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

To support or hope for someone's success, especially when the outcome is uncertain.

To arrive at a place (of a vehicle), to attract or earn something, or to bring someone in for questioning.

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

To regain control of one's emotions and behaviour after being upset, distressed, or scattered.

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

To survive or recover from a serious illness, difficulty, or crisis.

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

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

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

To inflate something using a pump, to increase in volume or intensity, or to energise and motivate someone.

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 bully or treat someone in a domineering way, telling them what to do and giving them no respect.

To move something or someone out of the way, or to deliberately ignore or suppress feelings, problems, or people.

To physically move someone or something away, or to emotionally reject or distance oneself from someone.

To apply downward physical force on something, or to keep prices, levels, or emotions suppressed.

To force your way into a queue, space, or situation ahead of others, often rudely.

To tell someone rudely to go away, or to move away from a place; also used in boating to leave a dock.

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

To force someone or something below a surface, typically water, or to cause someone to fail by applying pressure.

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

To save money or time for a specific purpose, or to temporarily stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or feeling.

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

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

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

To have an angry argument or serious disagreement with someone, or to find fault with something.

To increase in speed or make something go faster.

To leave somewhere very quickly, especially in a hurry or in a competitive spirit.

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

To fall or descend in large quantities from above, like rain.

To cause an outdoor event to be cancelled or stopped because of rain.

To cause an outdoor event to be cancelled or stopped because of rain.

To lift something or someone physically, or to elevate someone's position, spirit, or status.

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 leaves with a rake; or to revive unpleasant memories, scandals, or events from the past.

To come together to support someone who is in difficulty or facing a challenge.

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

To come together to help or support someone who is in trouble or facing difficulty.

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

To secretly inform on someone to an authority, especially betraying a friend or associate.

To inform on or betray someone to an authority, typically breaking loyalty.

To make a rattling noise while moving loosely in a container; or (of a person) to live or move around in a space that is too large.

To make a rattling noise while moving loosely inside a container; or to live or move in a space that is far too large.

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

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

To extend your arm beyond a person or object in order to get something on the other side.

To read a value, measurement, or piece of data directly from a gauge, screen, or list.

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 study a subject by reading about it, especially to prepare for something or to learn more.

To prepare oneself or signal that one is ready, often used in gaming or casual group situations.

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

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

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

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

to rest in order to recover strength or prepare for something

to cause something to happen or produce a particular result

To increase an engine's speed, or to increase energy, excitement, or activity.

To drive a vehicle backwards out of a space or location.

To have something as the central focus or main concern.

To travel with someone as a passenger or companion, often to observe or simply for company.

To pass a place while riding a bicycle, horse, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

To depart on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, moving away from a place.

To continue riding, or for an outcome to depend critically on something.

For clothing to move upward out of position on the body; or to approach a place by riding.

To travel in the same vehicle as someone; to be associated or aligned with a person or group; or to accept and go along with something.

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

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

To end a telephone call by putting down the receiver.

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

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

To wash something downward with a flow of water, or to drink liquid to push food or medicine down the throat.

To tear something into pieces violently, or to criticise something harshly, or to destroy something emotionally or physically.

To remove something from a wall or surface quickly and forcefully, or to demolish something.

To cheat someone by charging too much or stealing from them; to copy someone's idea or work without permission; or to remove something quick

To remove something from its place by tearing or pulling with great force.

To become fully ripe, or to help something reach the right level of ripeness.

To cook something by roasting until it is fully done and ready to eat.

To arrive somewhere, especially casually or without prior warning.

To rise or increase extremely quickly and dramatically.

To arrive in large quantities or with ease, or to arrive casually and often late.

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

To continue moving or passing, or used as an exclamation wishing a future time would arrive sooner.

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

To turn over by rolling; to surrender without resistance; or (finance) to extend a loan, debt, or investment for another term.

To wrap or curl something into a cylindrical shape; to arrive somewhere (informally); or to gather at a place.

To search through a place or collection of things by moving things around energetically, like an animal digging.

To search through something by moving things around, like an animal using its snout.

To decompose or decay completely and slowly over time.

To assault or handle someone roughly, usually as a threat or intimidation rather than to cause serious harm.

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

To remove something by rubbing continuously, or to gradually disappear as a result of rubbing.

To dry, massage, clean, or smooth something by rubbing vigorously.

To apply a substance to a surface by rubbing so that it is absorbed or incorporated.

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

To be removed from a surface by rubbing, or to be transferred to another surface by contact.

Of a quality, habit, or attitude: to be gradually and unconsciously transferred from one person to another through close contact.

To remove a mark or writing by rubbing with an eraser; also criminal slang for killing someone.

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

to move from place to place in a busy or playful way

to find or meet something or someone by chance

to chase someone or something, or to spend a lot of effort trying to please or get them

to move in front of others, or to progress faster than expected

to leave, move on, or continue moving along

to escape from someone or something, or to avoid facing a problem

to be late or slower than planned

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

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

To run as fast as possible to escape from danger or to reach safety

To meet someone by chance, to collide with something, or to encounter a problem

To leave a place quickly and unexpectedly, to print copies of something, or for a liquid to flow away

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

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

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

To accumulate a debt or bill, to sew something quickly, or to raise a flag

To enter a place quickly and urgently, or to become involved in a situation too hastily

To leave a place very quickly, usually because you are busy or in a hurry

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.

Informal American expression meaning to go to sleep or take a nap.

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

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 make a surface smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper or a sanding tool.

Informal computing term for saving a file to a device, especially from the internet or cloud storage.

To save a new version of a file in place of an existing one, replacing it permanently.

To remove something by cutting it with a saw.

To use fear or threats to make someone do something against their will.

To eat food very quickly and often greedily.

To eat food quickly and greedily, or to grab and take something eagerly.

To eat food quickly and greedily.

To gather or draw something into a container or area using a scooping motion.

To move upward, forward, or closer in a quick, light manner.

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

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

To climb up something quickly and awkwardly, typically using both hands and feet.

To have just enough money or resources to manage, with nothing to spare.

To remove something from a surface by scraping it with a hard or sharp tool.

To just barely succeed in passing an exam, test, or difficult situation.

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

To make a serious mistake or ruin something; also to crumple paper or contort a face; informally, to cause someone psychological damage.

To write something quickly and often untidily

To clean a surface or object thoroughly by scrubbing it vigorously

To squeeze or compress something (or part of the body) into a tight, compact shape

To close an area or place completely, preventing access or escape

To close something completely and securely, making it airtight, watertight, or impossible to open

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

To take care of or attend to someone or something (chiefly British and Irish dialectal variant of 'look after')

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

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

To go to a station, airport, or other departure point to say goodbye to someone who is leaving; also, to defeat or get rid of a threat.

To leave a building or room without needing someone to escort you to the exit.

To take care of or attend to a need, task, or person.

To sell all available stock or tickets; to betray one's principles or allies for personal gain.

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

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

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

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

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

To order food or drink from an outside establishment to be delivered or collected.

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

To advance a clock or schedule to a later time.

To reserve something for a specific purpose, or to decide to temporarily ignore something.

To delay progress or development, or to cost someone a specified amount of money.

To begin a journey, to cause something to activate or explode, or to cause a reaction in someone or something.

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

To become calm, or to begin living a stable domestic life.

To accept something that is less than what you really wanted or hoped for.

To become comfortable and established in a new place, job, or situation.

To gradually become comfortable with a particular role, routine, or situation.

To make a final decision or choice after considering various options.

To pay what you owe, especially to divide a shared bill or clear a debt with someone.

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 free yourself from something that is bothering, following, or affecting you, such as an illness, a feeling, or a pursuer.

To confirm or seal an agreement by shaking hands with the other party.

To combine ingredients or items by putting them together and shaking the container.

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 participate in or experience something together with other people, including both positive things (success, joy) and negative ones (respo

To divide something into portions and give each person their fair share.

To improve, hone, or make something (a skill, plan, or performance) more precise and effective.

To remove something by cutting it very close to the surface, or to reduce a small amount from a total.

To pay a large or unwelcome amount of money for something.

To direct light downward onto a surface or person, or figuratively to bestow warmth, favour, or blessings upon someone.

To continue shining or to direct light onto something; figuratively, to continue to excel or be positive; in slang, to ignore or dismiss som

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

To depart by ship or be sent overseas, especially on military deployment; or to dispatch goods for delivery.

To make a person, animal, or annoyance go away by gesturing or making sounds

To make a person or animal go away with gestures or sounds

To practice shooting basketballs casually, or to move/spread rapidly in different directions

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

To bring down an aircraft with gunfire, or to decisively reject an idea or proposal

To leave very quickly, or to fire a weapon/firework

To emerge suddenly and rapidly from somewhere, or to extend outward quickly

To grow or rise very rapidly, to attack a place with gunfire, or (slang) to inject drugs

To fail suddenly due to an electrical short circuit

To reduce the length of something, such as a garment or a piece of writing

To make something shorter in length, or to reduce the duration of something

To push or handle someone or something roughly and without care; to treat a person in a bullying or dismissive way

To treat someone in a bullying or disrespectful way, or to push them roughly

To push or force something downward with force, or to eat or swallow food quickly and without enjoyment

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

To put on clothing, a device, or media quickly or carelessly; or to push something onto a surface

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

To fall or be directed downward in large amounts, like a shower.

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

To become smaller in size, scale, or volume; to reduce something to a smaller state.

To wrinkle and contract, drying out and becoming smaller; often used figuratively to describe failure or disappearance.

To treat something as unimportant and not let it affect you; to dismiss criticism, a problem, or an injury without concern.

To confine a person or animal inside a space by closing it; also used as an adjective for someone housebound.

To prevent someone from entering or being included; to block something from one's mind; in sport, to prevent the opposition from scoring.

To vomit; to bring food or liquid back up from the stomach through the mouth.

To support or agree with a particular person or group in a disagreement or conflict.

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 become calmer and less angry or excited after a period of heightened emotion.

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

For information, a fact, or a feeling to be gradually and fully understood or emotionally absorbed.

To spend time sitting somewhere doing nothing useful or productive.

to spend time sitting and doing very little

to relax, or to avoid taking action while something happens

to remain seated and not take part until something is over

to stay until the end of something, especially something long or unpleasant

to move into an upright sitting position, or to become suddenly alert and interested

to sit together with someone, remain in the mind, or feel acceptable to someone

To acquire new skills or improve existing ones, especially in a professional or educational context.

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

To work less hard than usual, to become lazy or less diligent.

To put something down with great force and noise, usually expressing anger or strong emotion.

To work extremely hard for a long time, especially at something tedious or poorly rewarded.

To recover from something unpleasant, such as a hangover, illness, or bad mood, by sleeping.

To delay making a decision until the next day, allowing time for more careful thought.

To sleep outside, away from one's home, or in the open air rather than indoors.

To have a sexual relationship or to have sex with each other.

To have sex with someone, or (literally) to share a bed with someone.

To smooth hair backward away from the face, usually with a gel, oil, or wet hands to create a flat, shiny look.

To become thinner by losing body weight, or to reduce the size or scope of something.

To throw something away or to forcibly remove someone from a place.

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

To leave or disappear quietly, or to gradually pass or diminish.

To return to a previous place, state, or habit quietly or without being noticed, often undesirably.

To pass without being noticed, caught, or taken advantage of — said of time, chances, mistakes, or people.

To move downward unintentionally by slipping, or (of food or drink) to be very easy and pleasant to swallow.

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

To move into a state, habit, or garment smoothly and often without deliberate effort

To remove clothing easily, or to leave a place quietly without being noticed

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

To make a small, careless mistake

To reduce speed or progress, used interchangeably with 'slow down' though less frequent

To hit someone repeatedly, or to treat someone in a rough or domineering way.

To improve one's appearance, behaviour, or performance to a smarter or higher standard.

To destroy or force open something by hitting it very hard.

To damage or destroy something completely by hitting or crashing.

To fill a space with a strong or unpleasant smell.

To smoke cigarettes or other substances in the presence of others or in a shared space.

To stroke or press something downward to make it flat and neat.

To remove wrinkles or unevenness from a surface, or to resolve minor difficulties to make something run more easily.

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

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

To fit or fasten something into place with a snapping or clicking sound.

To suddenly stop being in a negative or unproductive mental state.

To buy or take something quickly and eagerly, especially before others can.

To move or behave secretly, often to hide something from others.

To move past a person, guard, or obstacle without being detected.

To look through someone's private things or a private place in a secretive and intrusive way.

To be prevented from leaving a place because of heavy snowfall.

Describes liquid gradually dispersing or being absorbed into the ground or surrounding material.

To be gradually absorbed into a surface, or to spend time slowly absorbing an experience or environment.

To absorb liquid, energy, or information, or to fully enjoy and take in an experience.

To thoroughly cover a person, animal, or object with soap in preparation for washing.

To remove a substance from a surface by washing it with soap.

To recover from the effects of alcohol and return to a normal, clear-headed state.

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

To organise your own affairs, solve your personal problems, or improve your life situation.

To examine a collection of things methodically, usually in order to organise, classify, or find something specific.

To lose concentration and become mentally unfocused, or to arrange things with equal gaps between them.

to mention, discuss, or suggest something

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

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

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

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

to make something more interesting, exciting, or flavorful

to flow, fall, or come out of a place in an uncontrolled way

to turn around quickly, often in a circular movement

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

To expel saliva onto someone or something, literally or as an expression of deep contempt

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

To spend a large amount of money on something as a treat or indulgence

To end a romantic relationship, or to divide a group into smaller parts

To absorb a liquid using a sponge

To serve or distribute something by scooping it out with a spoon

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

To return quickly to an original position or shape due to elasticity; or to recover quickly from difficulty

To move suddenly and quickly outward from a hidden or confined position

To appear, develop, or grow quickly and suddenly, especially in large numbers

To grow or appear quickly, like a plant pushing through soil

To make something or someone look cleaner, neater, or more attractive

To make something or someone look cleaner, neater, and more attractive, especially with small improvements

To secretly watch or gather information about a person or group

To fit into a small space or to find time for something in a busy schedule

To fit into a tight space or an item of clothing that is barely large enough

To fit or move beneath something by compressing oneself, due to limited space

To move closer together to make room for someone else, especially on a seat

To move to the side to allow passage, or to withdraw from a role or situation.

To move away from something or to distance oneself mentally in order to get a better view or perspective.

To support or endorse a person, decision, or action.

To remain loyal to someone, to keep a promise, or to be ready to act when needed.

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

To act as a substitute or replacement for someone who is absent.

To temporarily replace a specific person in their role or position.

To be clearly noticeable or more impressive than others.

To be united in purpose, opinion, or action, especially during a challenge.

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

To begin the return journey to a place, or to recoil suddenly in surprise or fear.

To begin doing something, especially eagerly, abruptly, or without much preparation

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

To begin operating, or to cause something to begin operating; also to establish a new business

To hide or store something, especially money or valuables, secretly or for later use

To remain in a place, job, or situation longer than planned or after others have left

To become covered in condensation or steam, or to make someone very angry or excited.

To move to one side to make room, or to give up a role or position so someone else can take it.

To move physically backwards, or to pause and reconsider a situation from a wider perspective.

To leave an official position or role, or to move to a physically lower level.

To become involved in a situation, especially to help, intervene, or take someone's place.

To enter a place or assume a role, position, or new situation.

To move from a surface, vehicle, or platform by stepping; or (slang) to back off or stop bothering someone.

To go faster, especially when driving; used as an urgent command to hurry up.

To leave a place briefly, to go out socially, or (dated) to have a romantic relationship.

To take on more responsibility, improve your efforts, or come forward to do something when needed.

To remain in a place or situation, especially to wait or to continue being present.

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

To attach something to a surface using adhesive, or to put music or a TV programme on to play.

To protrude beyond a surface, to be very noticeable, or to endure something unpleasant.

To remain committed to a decision, plan, or rule; or to physically adhere to a surface.

To remain united and support each other, or to be physically joined by adhesive.

To protrude upward, to fasten something to a surface, or to rob someone at gunpoint.

To defend or support someone who is being criticized or treated unfairly.

To continue with something or remain loyal to someone or a choice.

To become stiff, rigid, or tense, especially in muscles or posture.

To fill a place with a very unpleasant smell (chiefly British English).

To fill a place with an unpleasant smell (chiefly American English).

To cause trouble, strong emotions, or conflict, or to physically mix something by stirring.

To bring the foot down heavily and forcefully on something, or to suppress or dominate someone aggressively.

To block or plug a hole or passage; or (British English, informal) to stay awake late.

To accumulate something over time, either deliberately (supplies) or as a consequence of one's actions (problems, resentment).

To enter a place angrily and forcefully.

To leave a place or person suddenly and angrily.

To leave a room or building suddenly and in an angry, dramatic way.

To store something carefully in a space, or to hide on a vehicle to travel without paying.

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

To attach equipment or gear to your body using straps.

To make something last longer or extend its duration, or to physically elongate something.

To attack or respond with force after being attacked, criticized, or challenged.

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

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

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

To remove a layer, covering, or clothing quickly and completely.

To extinguish a cigarette or similar item by pressing the burning end firmly against a surface.

To study or research a topic intensively, especially in preparation for something.

To ruin or bungle something (Australian/NZ); or to fill a hole or space by pushing material tightly into it.

To find or discover something by accident, without looking for it.

To enter a place or situation accidentally and without intention.

To discover something by chance, or to trip on something while walking.

To discover something or arrive somewhere by accident.

To discover or encounter something completely by chance.

To put a substitute player, ingredient, or element into a game, recipe, or system in place of another.

To remove a player, ingredient, or component and replace them with a substitute.

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

To endure a difficult, painful, or unpleasant situation without complaining.

To remove liquid, air, or another substance from a place by using suction.

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

To put on a suit, uniform, or specialized outfit in preparation for an activity.

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

To force something down your throat by swallowing, especially something difficult or unpleasant to swallow.

To introduce or substitute one person, component, or item in place of another that has been or will be removed.

To remove something that is currently in use and replace it with something else.

For two people or things to exchange positions, roles, or items with each other.

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

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

An informal, playful phrase meaning to put on a sweater or warm clothing, often used as a light-hearted instruction.

To remove, destroy, or carry something away completely with a powerful force, or to overwhelm someone emotionally.

To become swollen, enlarged, or inflamed, especially a part of the body after injury or illness.

To swing continuously or with full effort, or to move away in a swinging arc.

To make a brief, informal stop at a place, usually as a detour while travelling somewhere else.

To replace one thing with another, or to substitute one person or item for a different one.

To change something, especially a routine or style, for the sake of variety

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

To accompany someone or a group informally, often without a specific invitation

To disassemble something into its component parts; also, to thoroughly criticize or defeat someone

To remove something from a higher position; to dismantle a structure; to write something down; or to defeat or overpower someone

To absorb, understand, or include something; to provide accommodation; or to be deceived.

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

To unfairly direct your anger, frustration, or stress at someone who is not responsible for it.

To accept a responsibility, hire an employee, challenge an opponent, or acquire a characteristic.

To unfairly direct your anger, frustration, or stress at someone who is not responsible for causing those feelings.

To assume control of something, replace someone in a role, or gradually dominate something.

To naturally develop a liking for someone or something, or to begin doing something as a habit.

To begin a new hobby or activity, occupy space or time, shorten a garment, or accept an offer.

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

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

To persuade someone to do something through conversation.

To persuade someone not to do something through conversation.

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

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

To calculate or count up the final total of something.

To enter data by lightly pressing a touchscreen or keypad, or to score easily by tapping a ball into a goal.

To cover or fasten something with tape, or to record new content over an existing recording.

To fasten, repair, or cover something securely using adhesive tape.

To destroy something completely, to cause great emotional pain, or to criticise harshly.

To remove something by tearing, or to force yourself or someone else to leave a place or activity reluctantly.

To demolish a structure, or to destroy someone's confidence, reputation, or beliefs.

To remove something by tearing it, or to leave or move somewhere very quickly.

To remove something by tearing it out from where it is contained or bound.

To destroy a document or object by ripping it into pieces, or to become tearful and emotional.

To be able to see or identify the differences between two or more very similar things or people.

To become physically stiff or emotionally anxious and guarded, usually in response to stress or fear.

To try something in order to assess whether it works, is suitable, or is effective.

To become thicker in consistency, volume, or density, or to make something thicker.

To make a substance less thick by adding liquid, or to lose weight and become thinner.

To direct your thoughts to something that happened in the past; to recall or reminisce.

To consider something carefully, usually before making a decision.

To invent or create something new through thought, especially an idea, plan, or excuse.

To include something extra at no extra cost; to add something casually to a conversation or situation; or to give up (in the set phrase 'thr

To put on clothing quickly and casually; also to add fuel to a fire.

To make or assemble something quickly and without much care, or to cause people to meet by chance.

To disapprove of or reject something, typically by gesture or informal vote.

To turn the pages of a book, magazine, or document quickly and casually without reading in detail.

For time to pass steadily, often with a sense of urgency or increasing pressure.

For time to pass steadily and measurably, often with an implication of waiting or slow progress.

For a timer, clock, or counter to decrease steadily toward zero.

To secure something physically with ties, or to restrict someone's freedom of movement or commitment.

To tether an animal outdoors to a fixed point with a rope or lead, allowing it to move within a limited area.

To fasten something to a fixed point with a rope or tie; or to connect or make something dependent on something else.

To bind with rope, to block or occupy something fully, or to finalize remaining details.

To pause activity for a rest or penalty, or for a system to stop due to exceeding its time limit.

To make someone feel very tired and lacking energy, usually through physical or mental activity.

Used to describe the final, often ironic or extreme, addition to a series of events.

To add a small amount to something that is nearly full, or to finish something with a final touch.

To consider or discuss ideas casually, or to throw something about in different directions.

To discard or get rid of something carelessly.

To add something casually or as an extra, either in a conversation or as part of a deal.

To discard something, reject an idea, or remove someone from a place.

To combine ingredients or items quickly and informally, especially for food preparation.

To throw something upward, to decide something by flipping a coin, or to describe a situation where two options are equally likely.

To add together a series of numbers or costs to find the final total.

To calculate or add together a set of figures to find the overall sum.

To use a contactless card or device to register entry on public transport.

To mention or discuss a topic briefly without going into detail.

To use a contactless card or device to register your exit from public transport.

To make small improvements or repairs to the appearance of something, or informally to inappropriately touch someone.

to become stronger, less easily hurt, or more able to deal with difficult situations

to dry yourself, someone, or something with a towel

to find someone or something after a difficult search

to give an old item to a seller as part payment for a new one

to exchange something for a better, larger, or more valuable one

to come after someone or something at a distance or lower level

to step on something, or to offend someone by treating them insensitively

To reduce something in size, quantity, or weight by cutting away the excess.

To cause someone to make a mistake, or to make a mistake yourself; also to physically cause someone to stumble.

To put something in a hidden, safe, or out-of-the-way place; also used of places that are remote or hard to find, and informally of eating h

To eat something eagerly and with obvious enjoyment.

To make someone comfortable and snug in bed, or to draw one's legs up into a tucked position.

To exhaust someone completely, leaving them too tired to continue.

To fall or collapse in a rolling, uncontrolled manner, often in pieces.

To stop paying attention to something, either deliberately or because it has become boring or irritating.

To adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch, or to perform maintenance on an engine to improve its performance.

To become hostile or disloyal toward someone or something one previously supported or liked.

To refuse to allow someone in or to help them; to rotate so as to face away from something.

To submit or hand over something; to report someone to the police or authorities; to go to bed.

To flip something to the other side, or to transfer control/possession to someone else.

To face or move in the opposite direction, or to reverse a situation.

To seek help or comfort from someone, or to start doing something different.

To arrive, especially unexpectedly; or to increase the level of something like volume or heat.

To type something in full, especially to transcribe or reproduce text by typing every word or character.

To remove something by vacuuming, or metaphorically to absorb or collect something eagerly and completely.

To relax in a very passive, mindless way, typically sitting in front of the television and doing nothing.

To expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth, or figuratively to say something unpleasant suddenly.

To reject a proposal, motion, or bill through a formal vote.

To elect someone to a position or pass a measure through voting.

To remove someone from a position of power or membership by voting against them.