Give a definition
achieve
To successfully complete something or get a good result, especially after working hard.
If a machine, car, or relationship stops working properly, it does this
break down
get on with
get on with your work / get on with your life / get on with your colleagues
He stopped trying to learn French because it was too hard.
He gave up learning French because it was too hard.
Even though it's hard, you must _____ trying."
"The teacher told us to _____ working until the end of the lesson."
"If you _____ practicing, you will definitely improve.
keep on
fail
To not succeed in what you are trying to do or to not pass a test or exam
If you stop trying to do something because it's too difficult, you do this
give up
reach
reach a goal / reach an agreement / reach the top
She delayed making a decision about the job offer.
She put off making a decision about the job offer.
I need to _____ how to solve this math problem."
"He goes to the gym every day to _____ ."
"Don't worry, I'm sure everything will _____ fine in the end.
work out
improve
To make something better, or to become better
If you continue to do something without stopping, you do this
keep on
improve
improve your skills / improve the situation / improve performance
He didn't succeed in passing his driving test.
He failed his driving test.
She hopes to _____ her goal of becoming a doctor."
"Hard work is the best way to _____ success."
"What do you want to _____ in your life?
achieve
manage
To succeed in doing something difficult, especially after trying hard
If you delay doing something to a later time because you don't want to do it now, you do this.
put off
succeed
succeed in business / succeed in life / succeed in your career
She succeeded in fixing the computer all by herself.
She managed to fix the computer all by herself.
I want to _____ my English speaking skills."
"The government is trying to _____ the public transport system."
"Your grades will _____ if you study more.
improve
reach
To get to or arrive at a particular place, level, or goal
If you find the solution to a problem or do physical exercise, you do this.
work out
aim
aim to do your best / to develop your skills / to win
The project manager thoroughly examined every part of the budget to understand where the money was going.
The project manager broke down the budget to understand where the money was going.
'It took them three hours to _____ a final decision on the matter.'
'I've been trying to _____ customer service all morning, but the line is busy.'
'The temperature is expected to _____ 40 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
reach