Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
seek out
nach etwas oder jemandem mit Mühe suchen und finden
Meaning
to look for and find something or someone with effort
Example
She loves to **seek out** new experiences when she travels.
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sell off
Vermögenswerte oder Aktien schnell verkaufen, oft zu einem niedrigen Preis
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
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sell out
nichts mehr zu verkaufen haben
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
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sell out of
alles von etwas verkauft haben
Meaning
to have sold all of something
Example
The store **sold out of** the latest sneakers within hours.
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send across
eine Nachricht oder ein Gefühl klar an andere vermitteln
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
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send back
einen gekauften Artikel für eine Rückerstattung oder einen Umtausch zurückgeben
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
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send out
Einladungen an Personen verteilen oder verschicken
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
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send over
etwas digital an eine andere Person oder Gruppe übertragen oder liefern
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
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serve up
Essen oder eine Mahlzeit anbieten oder bereitstellen
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
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set about
etwas mit Entschlossenheit anfangen
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
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set against
etwas mit etwas vergleichen; jemanden dazu bringen, sich etwas zu widersetzen
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
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set an example for
sich auf eine Weise verhalten, dass andere es nachahmen sollten; mit gutem Beispiel vorangehen
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
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set apart
etwas oder jemanden einzigartig oder besonders machen
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
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set apart from
etwas oder jemanden anders oder unverwechselbar machen
Meaning
to make something or someone different or distinctive
Example
Their unique approach **set them apart from** competitors.
phrasal-verb
set aside differences
Unstimmigkeiten ignorieren, damit die Zusammenarbeit fortgesetzt werden kann
Meaning
to ignore disagreements so cooperation can continue
Example
Partners **set aside differences** to finish the joint project.
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set aside for
eine bestimmte Zeit für virtuelle Meetings oder Arbeit reservieren
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
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set aside funds
Geld für einen bestimmten Zweck reservieren
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
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set aside time
eine bestimmte Zeit für etwas Wichtiges reservieren
Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should **set aside time** for personal reflection every day.
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set back
den Fortschritt verzögern oder ein Problem verursachen
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
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set boundaries
Grenzen festzulegen, was du tun wirst oder nicht tun wirst, besonders bei der Arbeit
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
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set clear goals
klare Ziele oder Vorgaben definieren
Meaning
to define specific objectives or targets
Example
A good manager always sets clear goals for the team.
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set deadlines
spezifische Fristen für Aufgaben festlegen
Meaning
to establish specific time limits for tasks
Example
The manager **set deadlines** for each phase of the project.
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set forth
eine Idee oder einen Vorschlag klar präsentieren oder erklären
Meaning
to present or explain an idea or proposal clearly
Example
The president **set forth** his vision for the nation’s economic future.
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set goals
entscheiden, was du oder dein Team erreichen möchten
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.