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Phrasal Verb - Sending Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'send down' refers to ordering someone or something to come from an upper place to a lower place. It can also mean to punish or dismiss someone from a position or organization. This phrasal verb can be used both literally and figuratively.

Examples​

No.Example
1The principal sent down the troublemaker student from the classroom.
2The manager sent down the new marketing strategy from the board.
3The president sent down the order to retreat from the battlefield.
4The judge sent down a heavy sentence, sending the criminal to prison for 15 years.
5The teacher sent down the homework assignments for the week.
6The boss sent down an email, asking all employees to come to the conference room.
7The parents sent down strict rules for their teenage daughter.
8The officer sent down the rioters, using tear gas and batons.
9The coach sent down the starting lineup for the game.
10The mayor sent down a proposal to reduce traffic congestion in the city.

Phrasal Verb - signing off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To formally end a communication, such as a phone call, email, or broadcast. 2. To leave a place or end an activity. 3. To relinquish responsibility or authority.

Examples​

No.Example
1After wishing me a good night, my grandmother signed off the phone.
2The captain signed off as the ship sailed away from the harbor.
3The CEO signed off on the new marketing campaign.
4I'm signing off for the day. See you tomorrow.
5The late-night talk show host signed off with his famous catchphrase.
6The soldiers signed off their equipment before leaving the base.
7The manager signed off on the project proposal.
8The detective signed off the case file, closing the investigation.
9The astronaut signed off before leaving the space station.
10The pilot signed off the plane's logbook before taking off.

Phrasal Verb - Looking down (phrasal verb)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Looking down (phrasal verb)

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Definition​

  1. To express disapproval or contempt towards someone or something by looking at them with a scornful or disdainful expression or attitude.
  2. To refuse to acknowledge or consider someone or something, often due to their perceived inferiority or insignificance.
  3. To look at something or someone from a higher position with authority or superiority.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite his achievements, the boss still looked down on him because of his humble background.
2She looked down on those who didn't share her political views.
3He looked down from the balcony, surveying his kingdom.
4The teacher looked down on the student who didn't finish his homework.
5They refused to look down on the homeless, recognizing their inherent worth.
6He looked down on her for wearing jeans to the formal dinner.
7The parents looked down on their children for not being academic achievers.
8He looked down on the idea of marriage, believing it to be outdated.
9She looked down on the beggar, ignoring his pleas for change.
10He looked down on the proposal, finding it insufficient.