Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Others (Over)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

Ex: Negative reviews of the movie started to blow over as positive word-of-mouth spread .

to replace a person in performing a task, typically at a specified time

Ex: As the captain , I 'll take the first half , and then we 'll change over so you can lead the team in the second half .

to repeat or redo a task, activity, or process, often to improve the outcome

Ex: After receiving feedback , the team agreed to do over the presentation for a more polished delivery .

‌to change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position

Ex: The prominent scientist went over to the rival research team to contribute to a groundbreaking study .

to set something aside to be used or handled at a later time

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to guide a vehicle to the side of the road or away from its current lane

Ex: Realizing he had taken the wrong exit , he pulled over onto the shoulder to check his GPS .

to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.

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to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision

Ex: The team spent hours talking over the best strategy for the competition .

to give something particularly one's possessions to someone, often unwillingly

Ex: Reluctantly , she forked over her prized necklace as collateral for the loan .

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

Ex: The outgoing president handed over the responsibilities to his successor .

to transfer ownership through a formal signing process

Ex: The business owner signed over the company to the new partners .

to give something to someone

Ex: The previous tenant turned over the apartment 's keys to the landlord .

to use information or secrets one knows about an individual to control, threaten, or pressure them into doing what one wants

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to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

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to subject an individual to physical punishment or aggression by beating them

Ex: The police arrived just in time to prevent the mob from working over the suspect before questioning him .

to take on the role of being in charge of an event or situation, often with official responsibility

Ex: The bishop presided over the wedding ceremony at the cathedral .

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

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