3 posts tagged with "emergencies"

Phrasal Verb - saving from

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

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To prevent something, especially damage or harm, from happening to someone or something.
To rescue or protect someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.

No.	Example
1	The firefighters managed to save the family from the burning house.
2	The coach saved the team from defeat by scoring a last-minute goal.
3	The life jacket saved the swimmer from drowning.
4	The police saved the hostages from the terrorists.
5	My umbrella saved me from getting wet in the rain.
6	The antivirus software saved my computer from a virus attack.
7	The insurance company saved us from financial ruin.
8	The guard saved the priceless artifacts from theft.
9	The doctor saved the patient from a fatal disease.
10	The warning system saved the city from a major disaster.

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

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To be confined or trapped inside a building or a room due to external circumstances such as a power outage, storm, or emergency. 2. To isolate or enclose a place, often metaphorically, to protect or prevent access. 3. In the context of oil and gas production, to prevent the flow of gas or oil from a well by closing the valves or the wellhead.

No.	Example
1	During the severe thunderstorm, the whole neighborhood was shut in for hours.
2	The authorities shut in the rioters in the park to prevent further damage.
3	The family was shut in their house due to the snowstorm.
4	The city was shut in by the military to contain the spread of the disease.
5	The oil well was shut in to prevent further gas leakage.
6	The company decided to shut in its production during the market downturn.
7	The workers were shut in the mine until the rescue team arrived.
8	The police shut in the suspect's house to question him.
9	The refugees were shut in the camp, with no way out.
10	The CEO shut in the boardroom to discuss the merger with the rival company.

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

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To get out of bed or a seated position and take a more upright position. 2. To become alert or attentive, especially in response to a situation or stimulus. 3. To remain awake and vigilant, often through the night.

No.	Example
1	After a long surgery, the patient was finally able to sit up and see their family.
2	The baby started to sit up on its own at around six months.
3	The audience sat up and paid attention when the renowned speaker took the stage.
4	During the storm, the sailors had to sit up and keep a lookout for any danger.
5	The nurse instructed the patient to sit up slowly to prevent dizziness.
6	The students sat up late into the night, studying for their exams.
7	The guard sat up, alert, as he heard a strange noise outside the camp.
8	The firefighters sat up all night, battling the blaze.
9	The fishermen sat up in their boats, waiting for the right moment to cast their nets.
10	The hikers sat up on a rocky outcropping, taking in the breathtaking view.