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100

to end a relationship

break up


My partner and I broke up after being in a relationship for two years.

100

to return

get back

We got back very late last night after going to the cinema.


100

to leave home to attend a social event

go out

100

to put what you are holding on a surface or floor

put down


He put down the book he was reading and looked out the window at the passing scenery.

100

to remove something (usually clothing)

take off

I took off my muddy shoes before entering the apartment.

200

to escape

break out


The chimpanzees broke out of their cages and were running loose in the zoo.

200

to get out of bed

get up

What time do you usually get up?


200

to start, proceed

go ahead

The concert went ahead even though the lead singer was still missing.

200

to postpone

put off


I put off doing my laundry until Saturday.

200

to return an item

take back

I took back the air conditioner I had bought since I decided I didn't really need it.

300

to get upset

break down


She broke down and cried after she received the terrible news.

300

to go on vacation

get away

We have decided to get away this weekend. We're going to Paris on Friday after class.


300

to review

go over


The teacher went over the material that was to be included on the exam.

300

to insult, make someone feel stupid

put down


Stop putting yourself down!  You are one of the most talented people I know!

300

to purposely break into pieces

take apart

My father took apart the engine to repair it and clean it.

400

to force entry to a building

break in


The rioters broke into the museum and looted historic treasures.


400

to retaliate, take revenge

get back at


My brother got back at me for teasing him last week.

400

to compete, oppose

go against

Your proposal goes against the very principles of democracy!  I cannot accept it.

400

to tolerate

put up with

I have put up with your insults long enough!  I am leaving!

400

to take control of

take over

My friend took over managing the team while I was ill.

500

to develop a skin condition

break out in


My sister is allergic to shellfish and broke out in a rash after eating a dish that contained shrimp sauce.

500

to become interested in something again

get back into


I've just gotten back into swimming recently.

500

to suffer, lack or deprivation

go without

Many people around the world go without proper food and health care despite the extreme wealth that exists in highly developed nations. 

500

to assemble

put together

We put the jigsaw puzzle together in three days.  

500

to resemble a family member

take after


I take after my father's side of the family more than my mother's.