Break
Break up
I want to break up with my girlfriend
To end a relationship
Get back
I needed to get back my bike from my friend who borrowed it.
To return
Go ahead
I'm not ready yet, you go ahead.
To start or proceed
Look for
Can you help me look for my keys?
to try to find
Put down
Put the puppy down! She doesn't want to be held.
To put what you are holding on a surface or the floor
Break out
He broke out of prison.
Escape
Get away
I'd like to get away from work and go to the beach.
To go on vacation/take a break
Go over
Can we go over these questions before the exam?
To review
Look out
Look out! The ball is coming this way!
To be careful of something
Put off
I have to write an essay but I've been putting it off.
Break down
After her mother died, she broke down.
To get upset
Get up
I got up at 7 a.m.
To get out of bed
Go after
Go after him! He took my purse!
To follow/chase someone
Look into
I am going to look into it before I answer your question
To research/investigate
Put together
We have to put together the furniture before the guests arrive.
To assemble
Break in
Someone broke in to my house last night!
To enter a building without permission
Get together
Can we get together at my house?
to meet up (for social reasons)
Go against
I don't want to do drugs. It goes against my personal values.
To oppose
Look forward to
I am really looking forward to my trip to Disney!
Put up with
I can't put up with you crying anymore!
To tolerate
Break out in
I started to break out in hives after I ate the cookies.
To develop a rash or skin condition
Get back at
I wanted to get back at the man who stole my wallet.
To take revenge on someone
Go without
I don't think I can go without sleep for more than a day.
To lack something
Look down on
It is looked down on to drink alcohol when you are very young.
To think less of/disagree with
Put out
Help! Get some water to put out this fire!
Extinguish