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Phrasal Verb - putting down

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To cause someone or something to stop being active or existent, especially in a gentle or kind way.
  2. To express disagreement or disapproval, often in a forceful or emphatic way.
  3. To shoot an animal, especially a large game animal, from a close range with a gun.

Examples​

No.Example
1She put down her book when she heard the baby crying.
2He put down his foot and refused to accept any more excuses.
3The teacher put down the misbehaving student in front of the class.
4After a long debate, the committee finally put down their differences and came to a decision.
5The hunter put down the deer with a single shot.
6The soldiers were ordered to put down their weapons and surrender.
7The dog put down a squirrel it had caught.
8The doctor put down the instrument after completing the surgery.
9The manager put down the new project idea due to lack of resources.
10The fire department put down the fire that had broken out in the warehouse.

Phrasal Verb - Side with - Support or agree

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Side with" is a phrasal verb that means to support, agree with, or align oneself with someone or something. It implies taking a position or expressing an opinion in favor of someone or something.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll side with you on this issue.
2Despite their differences, the two friends always sided with each other.
3The jury sided with the plaintiff and awarded her damages.
4When it comes to sports teams, I always side with the underdog.
5He couldn't side with his boss's decision and resigned from the company.
6The students sided with their teacher in the debate about the new curriculum.
7Despite her reservations, she eventually sided with her husband's decision.
8The mayor urged the city council to side with the community and approve the new park.
9The company's shareholders sided with the CEO's proposal to expand into new markets.
10The president's supporters sided with him in his controversial decision.

Phrasal Verb - holding over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To extend or postpone something, especially a deadline or a lease, for a short time. 2. To maintain or keep something, such as a position or a belief, for a period of time.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company decided to hold over the implementation of the new policy until after the holiday season.
2Despite the protestations of the tenants, the landlord chose to hold over their leases for another year.
3The project manager asked the team to hold over their vacation plans until the project was completed.
4The Prime Minister held over a decision on the proposed tax increase until after the election.
5The sales manager held over the top-performing salesperson, despite his resignation notice.
6The committee held over their vote on the proposed budget until they received more information.
7The president held over his decision to declare war until he received a report from his military advisors.
8The teacher held over the students who missed the exam for a make-up session.
9The actor held over his contract for a third season of the popular TV series.
10The engineer held over the design of the new bridge until he was satisfied with the safety features.