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Phrasal Verb - Order Around

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To instruct or command someone to do something, often in a position of authority or responsibility, and possibly also to arrange or organize the way in which something is done, especially a schedule or a plan.

Examples​

No.Example
1The manager ordered around the team to meet the tight deadline.
2She just orders people around and expects them to do as she says.
3The CEO was known to order around his employees, but in a paternal way.
4After moving into a new management position, John had to learn to order around his new team without offending anyone.
5In the past, I ordered around crews of workers on different construction sites.
6The marine officer of the ship ordered around the crew to prepare for an emergency situation.
7He took charge and began to order around his colleagues.
8Ordering around students in a classroom whenever discipline was a problem became her job touchdown.
9Affordable housing projects have to be ordered around demand instead of supply.
10The construction-dominated battle will have to be ordered around constantly.

Phrasal Verb - Phase In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To gradually introduce or bring something new into a situation or system, often replacing or supplementing something existing, resulting in a smooth transition and minimal disruption.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new management team will phase in the changes over the next six months.
2As usage increased, the company phased in additional production capacity.
3The software update will phase in new features, but old functionality will be maintained.
4We plan to phase in the new working hours to see how it affects the staff.
5The policy aims to phase in stricter regulations over a period of three years.
6The new curriculum will phase in new subjects next year.
7The old building will be phased out once the new one is built.
8The homeowners association plans to phase in new rules and regulations gradually.
9The medical team will phase in the new treatments after consulting with experts.
10The airline company will phase in the new routes after conducting thorough surveys.

Phrasal Verb - Drawing on

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To draw on something means to use knowledge, skills, or resources that you have acquired from a particular source or experience in order to inform or improve your current situation, decision, or activity. It involves applying past learnings or abilities to solve a new problem, complete a task, or gain a new insight.

Examples​

No.Example
1The artist drew on her experience of painting landscapes to create a new series of cityscapes.
2The company's policy was to draw on the skills of its employees to solve complex problems.
3She drew on her knowledge of psychology to understand her child's behavior.
4The writer drew on her travels to write a novel about different cultures.
5The organization drew on the expertise of its consultants to prepare for the project.
6He drew on his experience as a manager to lead the team to success.
7The designer drew on inspiration from nature to create a new fashion line.
8The doctor drew on her knowledge of medicine to diagnose the patient's condition.
9The student drew on their understanding of calculus to solve the math problem.
10The entrepreneur drew on her experience of launching a startup to advise a friend's new business.