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Phrasal Verb - giving over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To stop resisting or surrendering control to someone or something.
  2. To yield or hand something over to someone else.
  3. To become tired or exhausted, especially after a prolonged effort.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've had enough, I'm giving over to my sister to take care of the children.
2The manager gave over the project to the new team leader.
3I've been working on this report for hours, I'm giving over now.
4The detective gave over the case to his assistant.
5I can't take it anymore, I'm giving over to the police.
6After a long hike, we were all giving over.
7The teacher gave over the class to the substitute.
8The patient finally gave over to the doctor's care.
9The city gave over control of the airport to a private company.
10The farmer gave over his land to the government for a highway project.

Phrasal Verb - Going Over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To examine or check something carefully and thoroughly.
  2. To pass or move beyond a limit or boundary.
  3. To approval or accept something, often with authority or responsibility.
  4. To surpass or exceed a limit or threshold.
  5. To take control or responsibility for something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to go over the budget reports before the meeting.
2The inspector went over the car with a fine-tooth comb.
3We're going over the border into Mexico.
4The boss went over the new project proposal.
5The team went over the finish line in first place.
6I'll go over the plan with you in detail.
7The committee went over the candidate's qualifications.
8The storm went over the city, leaving destruction in its wake.
9The negotiators went over the terms of the agreement.
10The doctors went over the test results with the patient.

Phrasal Verb - Holding Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To maintain or keep something in a stable or controlled state, to keep someone or something from moving or acting, or to support or defend a position or opinion. This phrasal verb can also mean to delay or postpone an action or decision.

Examples​

No.Example
1He held down the fort while his colleagues were away.
2She held down a full-time job and went to school at night.
3The police held down the rioters until reinforcements arrived.
4He couldn't hold down his lunch and had to run to the bathroom.
5The company is holding down production until the new machinery arrives.
6The protesters held down the traffic for hours.
7He held down a grudge against his former boss for years.
8The team held down a 2-goal lead until the final whistle.
9She held down the fort while her husband was away on business.
10The government held down the price of oil to prevent inflation