Business and Work
The CEO announced he would step down at the end of the year.
Resign from a position.
We need to check in at the hotel before 3 PM.
Register at a hotel or airport.
They fell out over money and haven’t spoken in years.
Have a disagreement and stop being friends.
He passed out from dehydration during the marathon.
Lose consciousness.
She put away the dishes after washing them.
Store something in its proper place.
Due to budget cuts, the company had to lay off several employees.
Dismiss employees due to lack of work.
I went to the airport to see off my best friend before her flight.
Say goodbye to someone at a departure point.
I’m lucky that my roommates and I get along so well.
Have a good relationship.
She felt sick after the ride and almost threw up.
Vomit.
I had to turn down the job offer because of the long hours.
Reduce volume or reject an offer.
Our new marketing strategy is expected to bring in more customers.
Traffic was held up due to an accident on the highway.
Delay or slow down.
After arguing all night, they finally made up this morning.
Resolve a dispute.
I work out at the gym three times a week.
Exercise.
He suddenly hung up in the middle of the conversation.
End a phone call.
A larger corporation is planning to take over our company.
Assume control over something.
We set off early to avoid rush hour.
Begin a journey.
They decided to break up after realizing they had different goals.
End a romantic relationship.
The doctor advised me to cut down on sugar.
Reduce intake of something (e.g., sugar).
Unfortunately, we ran out of eggs this morning.
Have no more of something.
Can you fill in for me at the meeting tomorrow?
Temporarily replace someone.
Our flight gets in at 8 PM local time.
Arrive (train, plane, etc.)
He finally got the courage to ask out his crush.
Invite someone on a date.
It’s important to warm up before exercising.
Prepare the body for physical activity.
Please straighten up your room before guests arrive
Clean up.