Phrasal verbs

  put down (to put what you are holding on a surface, floor, etc.) You can put the vase down on the table. Let me put this heavy bag down for a while. (to write down; to record something in writing) Put down your name and phone number clearly. I …

  zero out (to reduce something to zero) Paying for the repairs would zero out my savings account. His bank account zeroed out a few weeks ago. envocabulary.com

  zero in (to direct a gun or missile towards a target) The sniper zeroed in on a distant target. This modern aircraft zero in target by computer. (to focus your attention to one particular thing) We must zero in on what’s important. envocabulary.com

  keep off (stay off, keep away from) Keep off the grass. Keep the flies off this food. (abstain from, do without) You should keep off fatty foods. He decided to keep off drugs. envocabulary.com

  set up (to place, build, or prepare something for use) This is where we’ll set up the stage. The crews will set up the equipment they brought with them. (to arrange or plan an event or activity) We should set up a meeting to discuss a solution. I set up my own company 8 years …