figure out[ˈfɪɡ.ər aʊt]
to understand something after thinking about it
Synonymswork out, understand
ExamplesI finally figured out what he meant.
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put off[pʊt ɒf]
to move something to a later time, often because you do not want to do it
Synonymspostpone, delay
ExamplesStop putting off the dentist.
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give up[ɡɪv ʌp]
to stop trying, or to stop doing something you used to do
Synonymsquit
ExamplesShe gave up after the third attempt.
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run out of[rʌn aʊt ɒv]
to have no more of something left
ExamplesWe have run out of milk.
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come across[kʌm əˈkrɒs]
to meet or find something by chance
Synonymsstumble on
ExamplesI came across an old photo.
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look after[lʊk ˈɑːf.tə]
to take care of a person, an animal or a thing
Synonymstake care of, mind
ExamplesWho is looking after the cat?
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turn down[tɜːn daʊn]
to refuse an offer, or to lower a sound
Synonymsrefuse, reject
ExamplesHe turned down the job.
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get on with[ɡet ɒn wɪð]
to have a good relationship with someone
ExamplesThey get on with their neighbours.
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sort out[sɔːt aʊt]
to deal with a problem or put things in order
Synonymsfix, resolve
ExamplesI will sort out the tickets.
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bring up[brɪŋ ʌp]
to start talking about a subject
Synonymsmention, raise
ExamplesDo not bring that up at dinner.
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