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phrasal-verb
write in
eine schriftliche Beschwerde oder Meinung senden
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
phrasal-verb
write in about
mit einer Organisation schriftlich in Bezug auf etwas Kontakt aufnehmen
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
idiom
write off
etwas als unwichtig abtun oder nicht in Betracht ziehen
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
idiom
write one’s own story
das eigene Schicksal oder den eigenen Lebensweg gestalten
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
phrasal-verb
write out
etwas in voller Form schreiben
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
phrasal-verb
write to
einen Brief oder eine Nachricht senden, um Dankbarkeit oder Anerkennung auszudrücken
Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to **write to** my old professor to thank him for his support.
phrasal-verb
write up
einen detaillierten schriftlichen Bericht vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
idiom
written in the stars
vorbestimmt zu passieren; schicksalhaft
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.