break in (enter a place illegally) Someone broke in and made off with my motorcycle. (interrupt) Try not to break in while others are talking. (make something comfortable or less stiff by using it) He went out for a walk to break in his new shoes. (run a new …
Read More »hang over (to threaten or worry) The final exam is hanging over my head. The possibility of losing money hung over the investors. (suspend; remain to be finished or handled) We will let the final decision hang over until next year. Let’s take up the matter that hung …
Read More »take back (return) It was too small, so I took it back to the store. (allow to return) She would never take him back again. (admit a statement wrong) I take back what I just said about you. (make you remember a time in the past) That piece of music …
Read More »take apart (separate something into pieces, dismantle) This bike can be taken apart and put together with ease. (beat someone) If you talk to me that way again, I’ll take you apart. (ruin or damage) The storm took apart the roof and the walls. (criticize someone strongly) He took the …
Read More »work out (calculate) Let me work out the cost of the vacation. (exercise) I work out at the local gym twice a week. (happen, develop, end up) Things didn’t work out the way we planned. (figure out) I’m trying to work out a way to do it. envocabulary.com
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