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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Checking, Considering, or Ignoring (Over)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'
to check over

to inspect something closely to ensure accuracy, quality, or its overall condition

Ex: She spent hours checking over the accounts for any discrepancies. 
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to gloss over

to briefly explain or describe something, often leaving out complex or technical details

Ex: In the meeting, he quickly glossed over the financial report, not delving into the specifics of the budget. 
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to go over

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

Ex: Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it. 
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to look over

to examine or inspect something quickly

Ex: I'm going to look over your proposal before submitting it. 
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to mull over

to think carefully about something for a long time

Ex: I need to mull over my options before I make a decision. 
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to paper over

to hide problems, disagreements, or differences instead of addressing them fully or resolving them

Ex: It's not wise to paper over such a serious problem; it needs to be addressed directly. 
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to pass over

to skip or ignore something or someone

Ex: Let's pass over the details for now and focus on the bigger picture. 
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to pore over

to examine something closely and attentively

Ex: She pored over the old letters, searching for clues about her ancestry. 
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to read over

to review something from start to finish in order to identify errors or gain a better understanding

Ex: Before submitting the report, it's important to read it over for typos and grammatical errors. 
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to run over

to review a text or information

Ex: The researcher had to run over the data to verify the accuracy of the findings. 
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to think over

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Ex: I will think the job offer over during the weekend. 
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to watch over

to be in charge of someone or something and to protect them from any harm

Ex: As a supervisor, it's your job to watch over the team's progress. 
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