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Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1E in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "fit in with", "turn into", "get up to", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
to run out

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

Ex: The restaurant unexpectedly ran out of the popular dish. 
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to look up

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Ex: I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up. 
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to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom. 
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him. 
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to get away with

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies. 
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to make up

to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities. 
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to make up for

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

Ex: He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday. 
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to get up
to get up
[Verb]

to get on our feet and stand up

Ex: After a long flight, it felt good to get up and stretch my legs. 
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to get up to

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

Ex: We used to get up to all sorts of mischief as children. 
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to go in
to go in
[Verb]

to enter a place, building, or location

Ex: The theater doors will open soon, so you can go in and find your seats. 
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to go back

to return to a previous location, position, or state

Ex: He decided to go back to the old town where he grew up. 
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to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

Ex: She went back on her promise to help with the charity event. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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to turn into

to change and become something else

Ex: The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly. 
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to set off

to start a journey

Ex: We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
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to blow up

to cause something to explode

Ex: The sudden impact blew the car up. 
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to pass out

to lose consciousness

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
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to take up

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

Ex: Let's take up the habit of reading before bedtime. 
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to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren. 
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to live up to

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

Ex: The athlete lived up to his reputation as a champion, delivering a stunning performance that captivated the audience. 
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to walk out

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

Ex: Feeling unheard, he walked out of the discussion abruptly. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Ex: She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work. 
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to sign up

to formally register for a specific group, event, or undertaking

Ex: The employees collectively signed up for the wellness program offered by the company. 
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to catch up

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Ex: She needs to catch up on the work she missed during her absence. 
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to go through with

to complete a planned or promised action, even if it is difficult or undesirable

Ex: Despite the obstacles, they decided to go through with their wedding. 
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to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring. 
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to fit in
to fit in
[Verb]

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Ex: Moving to a new school can be challenging, but she quickly found a way to fit in with her classmates. 
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to [go] back on {one's} word

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: He had promised to help me with the project, but he ended up going back on his word. 
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