Collocations With Other Verbs - Actions, Experiences, & Decisions

to reach a mutual understanding or consensus in a negotiation or discussion

to bring up or introduce a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

to present a formal, spoken presentation or address to an audience on a specific topic or subject

to take or participate in an examination or test

to form an opinion or decision based on the available information, facts, or evidence

to cooperate with others to achieve a common goal

to come to a mutual decision or understanding after negotiations or discussions, typically involving two or more parties

to help negotiate and facilitate a deal or compromise between parties with differing interests or positions

to pay for expenses or expenditures related to a particular item, service, or endeavor

to reduce expenses or spending

to officially establish a new rule or regulation within the legal system

to contribute and be involved in a specific activity, situation, or event

to engage in an occupation as a way of earning money

to start an official investigation or formal examination into a particular matter or issue

to carry out a systematic and organized investigation or examination

to simplify a procedure and enhance efficiency by eliminating unnecessary rules or steps

to formally and mutually agree to specific terms, conditions, or commitments in a contract or arrangement with another party

to strain or injure a muscle by overexertion or sudden movement

to expand the boundaries or limits of knowledge, discovery, or understanding, typically in science, technology, or exploration

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to reach an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation

to come to an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation

to make a sufficient income to support one's basic needs and maintain a comfortable or satisfactory standard of living

to reserve or hold a place for someone in a specific location to ensure that they have a place to sit

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

to fulfill a specific function or role, often in a way that is useful or meaningful

to check or make sure that something is done or is taken care of

to make sure to behave appropriately and politely

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

to manage to stay cool during the period of hot weather

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

to start shooting a weapon, such as a gun in a rapid and continuous manner, often with the intent to harm or kill

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

to reverse the position of something, making what was on top now at the bottom and vice versa

to inhale smoke from a cigarette or another object that produces smoke

to be thought about by someone without much coherence

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment