to turn off
[verb]
to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
Ex:
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to go off
[verb]
(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode
Ex:
The
bomb
was
designed
to
go off
remotely
with
a
single
press
of
a
button
.
to catch on
[verb]
(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular
Ex:
She
introduced
a
unique
fashion
style
that
caught on
,
inspiring
many
to
adopt
a
similar
look
.
to finish off
[verb]
to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner
Ex:
They
were
able
to
finish off
the
project
ahead of
the
deadline
.
to log off
[verb]
to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions
Ex:
I
always
log off
my
social media
accounts
before
closing
my
browser
.
to pay off
[verb]
(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results
Ex:
His
dedication
to
training
paid off
when
he
won
the
gold medal
.
to drag on
[verb]
to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion
Ex:
As
the
negotiations
continued
to
drag on
,
it
became
evident
that
reaching
a
compromise
would
be
challenging
.
to cheer on
[verb]
to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition
Ex:
dream on
[interjection]
used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen
Ex:
He
thinks
his
team
will
beat
ours
in
the
final
—
dream
on
!
to crack on
[verb]
to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm
Ex:
Instead of
dwelling on
setbacks
,
the
entrepreneur
chose
to
crack on
and
find
innovative
solutions
.
to rain off
[verb]
to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions
Ex:
They
decided
to
rain off
the
cricket match
as
the
field
was
soaked
.
to wear off
[verb]
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Ex:
The
polish
on
the
wooden
furniture
tends
to
wear off
with
regular
cleaning
.
to break off
[verb]
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Ex:
They
decided
to
break off
the
negotiations
until
a
later
date
.
to see off
[verb]
to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them
Ex:
The
whole
family
gathered
to
see off
their
son
as
he
left
for
military service
.
to sneak up
[verb]
to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed
Ex:
He
was
careful
not
to
sneak up
on
the
dog
too
quickly
to
avoid
startling
it
.
to verge
[verb]
to be on the edge or border of something
Ex:
They
had
been
verging
on
disaster
before
the
storm
suddenly
shifted
course
.
to back off
[verb]
to move away from a person, thing, or situation
Ex:
The
crowd
was
asked
to
back off
to
give
emergency
responders
room
to
work
.
to advance
[verb]
to cause to move forward
Ex:
With
a
gentle
nudge
,
the
teacher
encouraged
the
students
to
advance
their
desks
into
a
group
formation
.
to scare off
[verb]
to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation
Ex:
The
bright
lights
in
the
garden
are
meant
to
scare off
pests
like
raccoons
.
to join in
[verb]
to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in
Ex:
The
team
is
friendly
,
and
they
encourage
new
members
to
join in
the
activities
.
to build on
[verb]
to use something as a basis for further development
Ex:
The
author
decided
to
build on
the
characters
from
her
previous
novel
.
to border on
[verb]
to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state
Ex:
Her
enthusiasm
bordered on
obsession
during
the
project
.
to cordon off
[verb]
to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier
Ex:
The
fire department
had to
cordon off
the
building
due to
a
gas
leak
,
ensuring
the
safety
of
surrounding
areas
.
to seal off
[verb]
to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving
Ex:
The
entire
neighborhood
was
sealed off
while
the
investigation
took
place
.
to add on
[verb]
to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity
Ex:
They
added on
a
new
section
to
the
website
to
improve
user experience
.
broad
[adjective]
having a large distance between one side and another
Ex:
The
road
widened
into
a
broad
highway
as
we
approached
the
city
.
beaming
[adjective]
filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow
Ex:
smile
[noun]
an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused
Ex:
Her
smile
brightened up
the
room
,
spreading
joy
to
everyone
around
.
grimace
[noun]
a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval
Ex:
The
actor
's
grimace
of
pain
was
so
convincing
that
the
audience
winced
in
sympathy
.
fake
[adjective]
intentionally misleading or deceptive
Ex:
The
website
was
full
of
fake
reviews
to
trick
customers
.
tight-lipped
[adjective]
unwilling to speak freely or disclose information
Ex:
Despite
the
pressure
,
the
manager
stayed
tight-lipped
about
the
company
’s
future
.
grin
[noun]
a broad smile that reveals the teeth
Ex:
Her
grin
was
so
contagious
that
everyone
around
her
started
smiling
.
smirk
[noun]
a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement
Ex:
The
politician
’s
smirk
in
the
interview
made
me
uneasy
.