to make something more interesting or lively
etwas interessanter oder lebendiger machen (etwas interessanter oder lebendiger machen)
"The teacher’s stories added color to the history lesson."
"Die Geschichten des Lehrers gaben Farbe in die Geschichtslektion." (die geschichten des lehrers gaben farbe in die geschichtslektion)
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
using influence to get something done
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
to understand the situation
to obey rules or follow the official policy
to become familiar with something new