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to turn off
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come on
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to switch off
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to go off
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to catch on
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to finish off
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to bring on
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to log off
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to put on
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to pay off
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to carry on
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to drag on
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to go on
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to cheer on
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dream on
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to crack on
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to rain off
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to wear off
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to lay off
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to break off
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to call off
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to see off
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to run off
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to sneak up
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to verge
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to back off
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to advance
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to scare off
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to put off
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to join in
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to build on
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to border on
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to cordon off
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to seal off
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to add on
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to partition off
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broad
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beaming
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smile
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grimace
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fake
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tight-lipped
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grin
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smirk
to turn off
to turn off
Verb
uk flag
/tɝːn ɒf/
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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

switch on
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Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it.
It's bedtime; let's turn off the computer and get some rest.

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
turn
phrase's particle
off
come on
come on
sentence
uk flag
/kˈʌm ˈɑːn/

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to switch off
to switch off
Verb
uk flag
/ˈswɪʧ ˈɔf/

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

switch on

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
switch
phrase's particle
off
to go off
to go off
Verb
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ ˈɔf/

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
go
phrase's particle
off
to catch on
Verb
uk flag
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
catch
phrase's particle
on
to finish off
to finish off
Verb
uk flag
/fˈɪnɪʃ ˈɔf/

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
finish
phrase's particle
off
to bring on
to bring on
Verb
uk flag
/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɑːn/

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
bring
phrase's particle
on
to log off
to log off
Verb
uk flag
/lɑɡ ˈɑːf/

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

log in

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
log
phrase's particle
off
to put on
to put on
Verb
uk flag
/pʊt ɑːn/

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

take off

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
put
phrase's particle
on
to pay off
to pay off
Verb
uk flag
/pˈeɪ ˈɔf/

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
pay
phrase's particle
off
to carry on
to carry on
Verb
uk flag
/kˈæɹi ˈɑːn/

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
carry
phrase's particle
on
to drag on
to drag on
Verb
uk flag
/dɹˈæɡ ˈɑːn/

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
drag
phrase's particle
on
to go on
to go on
Verb
uk flag
/ɡoʊ ɑn/

to continue without stopping

discontinue

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
go
phrase's particle
on
to cheer on
to cheer on
Verb
uk flag
/tʃˈɪɹ ˈɑːn/

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
cheer
phrase's particle
on
dream on
interjection
uk flag
/dɹˈiːm ˈɑːn/

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

to crack on
to crack on
Verb
uk flag
/kɹˈæk ˈɑːn/

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
crack
phrase's particle
on
to rain off
to rain off
Verb
uk flag
/ɹˈeɪn ˈɔf/

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
rain
phrase's particle
off
to wear off
to wear off
Verb
uk flag
/wˈɛɹ ˈɔf/

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
wear
phrase's particle
off
to lay off
to lay off
Verb
uk flag
/lˈeɪ ˈɔf/

to stop doing something

continue

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
lay
phrase's particle
off
to break off
Verb
uk flag
/bɹˈeɪk ˈɔf/

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
break
phrase's particle
off
to call off
to call off
Verb
uk flag
/kˈɔːl ˈɔf/

to cancel what has been planned

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
call
phrase's particle
off
to see off
to see off
Verb
uk flag
/sˈiː ˈɔf/

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
see
phrase's particle
off
to run off
to run off
Verb
uk flag
/ɹˈʌn ˈɔf/

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
run
phrase's particle
off
to sneak up
Verb
uk flag
/snˈiːk ˈʌp/

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

to verge
Verb
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
g
ʤ
e

to be on the edge or border of something

to back off
to back off
Verb
uk flag
/bˈæk ˈɔf/

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
back
phrase's particle
off
to advance
Verb
a
ə
d
d
v
v
a
æ
n
n
c
s
e

to cause to move forward

back

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transitive
to scare off
Verb
uk flag
/skˈɛɹ ˈɔf/

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
scare
phrase's particle
off
to put off
to put off
Verb
uk flag
/pˌʊt ˈɔf/

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
put
phrase's particle
off
to join in
to join in
Verb
uk flag
/dʒˈɔɪn ˈɪn/

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
join
phrase's particle
in
to build on
to build on
Verb
uk flag
/bˈɪld ˈɑːn/

to use something as a basis for further development

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
build
phrase's particle
on
to border on
Verb
uk flag
/bˈoːɹdɚɹ ˈɑːn/

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

to cordon off
to cordon off
Verb
uk flag
/kˈɔːɹdən ˈɔf/

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
cordon
phrase's particle
off
to seal off
Verb
uk flag
/sˈiːl ˈɔf/

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

to add on
Verb
uk flag
/ˈæd ˈɑːn/

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

to partition off
to partition off
Verb
uk flag
/pɑːɹtˈɪʃən ˈɔf/

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
broad
broad
Adjective
b
b
r
r
oa
ɔ
d
d

having a large distance between one side and another

narrow
beaming
beaming
Adjective
b
b
ea
i
m
m
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

smile
smile
noun
s
s
m
m
i
l
l
e

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

grimace
grimace
noun
g
g
r
r
i
ɪ
m
m
a
ə
c
s
e

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

fake
Adjective
f
f
a
k
k
e

intentionally misleading or deceptive

tight-lipped
Adjective
uk flag
/tˈaɪtlˈɪpt/

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

grin
grin
noun
g
g
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

smirk
smirk
noun
s
s
m
m
i
ɜ
r
r
k
k

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

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