kick off of a soccer or football game (be started or resumed) The game will kick off at 8.30. informal (to start a discussion or an activity) I’d like to kick off the discussion with a few comments. They’ll kick off the festival with a fireworks display. (to force someone to …
Read More »put on (to wear clothes, shoes, or make-up) I’ll put on my best dress for the party. He put on his shoes and went out. Lucy is in front of the mirror and putting on her makeup. envocabulary.com
Read More »plug in (to connect an electrical device to another or to an electrical outlet using a plug) I plugged in the keyboard at the back of the computer. Where can I plug in the vacuum cleaner? I unplug the phone when I’m too busy. Opposite: unplug envocabulary.com
Read More »follow up (to try to find out more about) The CEO decided to follow up on this project as it proceeds. The police never followed up on his complaint. (to do something more to complete or deal with something) I’ll follow up on my letter with phone calls. You just start the work, …
Read More »try on (put on to check if it fits or how it looks) Let me try on the shoes to see if they fit. I never buy something that expensive without trying it on. She tried on dozens of wedding dresses before I found one she liked. envocabulary.com
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