Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
seek out
buscar y encontrar algo o a alguien con esfuerzo
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
vender activos o acciones rápidamente, a menudo a un precio bajo
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
no tener más de algo para vender
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
vender todo de algo
Meaning
to have sold all of something
Example
The store **sold out of** the latest sneakers within hours.
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send across
transmitir un mensaje o sentimiento claramente a otros
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
devolver un artículo comprado para obtener un reembolso o un reemplazo
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
distribuir o enviar invitaciones a personas
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
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send over
transmitir o entregar algo digitalmente a otra persona o grupo
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
ofrecer o proporcionar comida o una comida
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
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set about
comenzar a hacer algo con determinación
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
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set against
comparar una cosa con otra; hacer que alguien se oponga a algo
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
comportarse de una manera que los demás deben copiar; liderar con el ejemplo
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
hacer algo o alguien distintivo o único
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
hacer algo o a alguien diferente o distintivo
Meaning
to make something or someone different or distinctive
Example
Their unique approach **set them apart from** competitors.
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set aside differences
ignorar los desacuerdos para que la cooperación pueda continuar
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
reservar un tiempo específico para reuniones virtuales o trabajo
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
reservar dinero para un propósito particular
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
reservar una cantidad específica de tiempo para algo importante
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
retrasar el progreso o causar un problema
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
establecer límites sobre lo que harás o no harás, especialmente en el trabajo
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
definir objetivos específicos o metas
Meaning
to define specific objectives or targets
Example
A good manager always sets clear goals for the team.
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set deadlines
establecer límites de tiempo específicos para tareas
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
presentar o explicar una idea o propuesta claramente
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
decidir lo que tú o tu equipo quieren lograr
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.