To start a business or organization.
set up
To discover a fact or piece of information.
find out
To cancel an event or agreement.
call off
To stop functioning (usually for machines or technology).
break down
To increase in price, value, or amount.
go up
To organize or fix a messy problem.
sort out
To postpone or delay doing something.
put off
To refuse an offer or invitation.
turn down
To mention a topic in a discussion.
bring up
To mention or direct attention to something specific.
point out
To end a person's employment due to economic reasons.
lay off
To reduce the amount of something, like operating costs.
cut down
To prepare a formal document or plan, like a contract.
draw up
To resolve the final, small details of an agreement or problem.
iron out
To suddenly become very successful or popular in the market.
take off
To resign from a high-level position, like a CEO.