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Phrasal Verb - Lounge Around

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To lounge around means to spend time idly and often in a lazy manner, typically lying down or reclining. It involves a lack of purpose or activity, often enjoying leisure activities without feeling rushed or required to accomplish anything.

Examples​

No.Example
1I like to lounge around the house on Sundays, watching movies and eating snacks.
2After the party, everyone started to lounge around on the couch, chatting and telling jokes.
3My friend loves to lounge around in his favorite spot in the park, reading and people-watching.
4Lounge around with me and enjoy the sunset at the beach.
5She likes to lounge around in her pajamas all day, watching TV and eating junk food.
6I'll lounge around at home instead of going out to a club tonight.
7Lounge around in the backyard and you'll see some amazing wildlife.
8When I'm on vacation, I always like to lounge around on the pool deck.
9Kids love to lounge around in the living room, playing video games and watching cartoons.
10Don't lounge around all day, you have work to attend to.

Phrasal Verb - Putting Away

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To save or store something for future use, usually implying that the action is being done now to prepare for a later time.
  2. To finish or complete something, often implying that it is being moved from a current location or state to a permanent or final one.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to put away the groceries before they go bad.
2After finishing the project, she put away her tools.
3Let's put away the dishes before we watch a movie.
4We should put away some money each month for retirement.
5He put away his emotions and focused on the task at hand.
6The children were told to put away their toys before bedtime.
7I'll put away the leftovers for later.
8The company put away a large profit this quarter.
9She put away her fears and faced the challenge.
10We need to put away the ladder after using it.

Phrasal Verb - Putting Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to return an object or a situation to its original state or position. It can also mean to resume a previous activity or job, or to make amends for a mistake.

Examples​

No.Example
1After accidentally knocking over the vase, she put the pieces back together.
2The manager asked the employees to put back the tools they had taken from the storage room.
3The company put back the implementation of the new project until the following year.
4John put back the clock one hour before going to bed.
5Mary put back the furniture in the living room after the party.
6The teacher put the misbehaving student back in his seat.
7The city put back the deadline for submitting building permits.
8After realizing her mistake, she put back the money she had taken.
9The team put back their training schedule due to injuries.
10The chef put back the sauce that had been left simmering on the stove.

Phrasal Verb - placing or putting something in a particular place or situation

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Put in is a phrasal verb that means to place or put something in a particular position or situation. It can also mean to introduce or add something to a group or system. Put in can be used both transitively and intransitively.

Examples​

No.Example
1Can you put the dishes in the dishwasher, please?
2The new employee was put in charge of the project.
3I put the key in the lock and turned it.
4We put the presents in the attic to save space.
5The teacher put the difficult questions at the end of the exam.
6He put in a lot of effort to pass the exam.
7The company put in a bid for the contract.
8She put in a request for a promotion.
9They put in overtime to finish the project on time.
10The coach put in a new player during the second half.

Phrasal Verb - Seeing to

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

"Seeing to" is a phrasal verb that means taking care of or making sure that something is done. It implies taking responsibility for an action or a task, often implying that the speaker is doing it themselves or supervising someone else doing it.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll see to it that the guests are accommodated comfortably.
2Can you see to it that the reports are finished by Friday?
3She saw to it that her children were well-behaved during the dinner.
4I'll see to it that the car is serviced regularly.
5He saw to it that the project was completed on time.
6The manager saw to it that all the employees were trained properly.
7She saw to it that the bills were paid on time.
8Can you see to it that the windows are cleaned before the guests arrive?
9The butler saw to it that the table was set for dinner.
10He saw to it that the children were fed and bathed before bedtime.

Phrasal Verb - Setting About

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Set about is a phrasal verb that means to begin or start doing something, usually with a sense of determination or purpose. It can also mean to cause something to begin or to arrange for something to be done.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll set about preparing dinner as soon as everyone gets home.
2Let's set about finding a solution to this problem.
3The builder set about constructing the new house early in the morning.
4She set about organizing the party with great enthusiasm.
5The children set about building a sandcastle on the beach.
6My mom set about cooking a big meal for the whole family.
7The company set about implementing new policies to improve efficiency.
8We set about exploring the forest, looking for interesting plants and animals.
9The students set about studying for their exams, determined to pass.
10The teacher set about grading the papers, which would take several hours.

Phrasal Verb - Setting Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To prepare or arrange something before an event or activity,
  2. To install or configure software or hardware,
  3. To provide the necessary conditions or resources for something to occur,
  4. To establish or create a new situation or system,
  5. To cause someone or something to be in a particular position or state in preparation for an action

Examples​

No.Example
1I'll help you set up the table for the dinner party.
2Let me show you how to set up your new computer.
3The coach will set up the team before the game.
4We need to set up a meeting with the client next week.
5The project manager will set up a timeline for the project.
6The construction crew will set up scaffolding around the building.
7The chef will set up the kitchen before preparing the meal.
8The event organizer will set up the stage and sound system.
9The teacher will set up the classroom before the students arrive.
10The IT department will set up the network for the new branch office.

Phrasal Verb - sitting down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

This phrasal verb means to take a seat or to come to a stop, often suddenly or for a lengthy period. It can also imply starting a new activity or task.

Examples​

No.Example
1I asked him to sit down and talk with me.
2The teacher asked the students to sit down and pay attention.
3After a long walk, we finally sat down to rest.
4They sat down to have dinner together.
5He sat down to study for his exams.
6The construction workers sat down on strike.
7She sat down to knit a scarf.
8He sat down to write a letter.
9The passengers sat down for the long flight.
10They sat down to watch the movie.

Phrasal Verb - Come Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To return or come again to a place, situation, or condition that one has left or experienced before.

Examples​

No.Example
1After being away from home for a few weeks, she decided to come back and settle down.
2He agreed to come back and help his brother with the move.
3I tried to come back to the restaurant, but it was already closed.
4They couldn't afford to come back to the city with the high cost of living.
5I'm going to come back to the office for a meeting at 2 PM.
6The chef decided to come back to the oven to remove the roast from the pot.
7She said she'd come back to the store after finishing the project.
8After a few hours, he decided to come back to the battlefield.
9His parents want him to come back and take over the family business.
10They recommended I come back to visit them in the city over summer break.

Phrasal Verb - filtering out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

to intentionally avoid dealing with a person or problem, or to remove or eliminate something from a group or situation, often because it is unwanted or undesired.

Examples​

No.Example
1She had to filter out her grouchy neighbor to get some peace and quiet.
2The manager was forced to filter out the employee who kept spreading rumors.
3It's hard to filter out the distractions in a noisy coffee shop.
4The company filters out employees who fail to meet their sales targets.
5She needs to filter out the irresponsible members of the team to get anything done.
6The school filters out students who plagiarize their homework.
7He had to filter out the news reports that were biased against the government.
8The immigration office filters out applicants who are not eligible for the visa.
9They had to filter out the noisy kids in their art class to get any feedback.
10He's been trying to filter out the negative comments on his social media post.