Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
play back
escuchar o ver algo que fue grabado previamente
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
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play down
hacer que algo parezca menos importante o serio de lo que es
Meaning
to make something seem less important or serious than it is
Example
The minister tried to **play down** the controversy in the media.
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play into
contribuir o apoyar una tendencia o situación particular
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
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play out
suceder o desarrollarse de una manera particular
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
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play up
exagerar o enfatizar algo
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
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play with
pasar tiempo disfrutando de un juego o juguete con alguien
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
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plough back
reinvertir las ganancias en el mismo negocio
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
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plug in
conectar un dispositivo eléctrico a una fuente de energía o red
Meaning
to connect an electrical device to a power source or network
Example
Make sure to **plug in** the router before configuring the settings.
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plug into system
conectar un dispositivo a una fuente de energía o sistema
Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
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plug out
desconectar un dispositivo de una fuente de energía
Meaning
to disconnect a device from a power source
Example
Remember to **plug out** your charger when it’s full.
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point ahead
indicar una dirección hacia adelante; sugerir posibilidades futuras
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
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point around
mostrar varias direcciones o lugares
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
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point at
dirigir la atención o el dedo hacia alguien o algo
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
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point away from
dirigir la atención lejos de algo
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
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point back to
referirse a algo en el pasado como causa o fuente
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
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point behind
indicar algo ubicado en la parte posterior
Meaning
to indicate something located at the back
Example
He **pointed behind** to show the exit door.
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point down
dirigir algo hacia abajo
Meaning
to direct something downward
Example
He **pointed down** to show where the leak was.
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point inside
indicar algo dentro de un área o contenedor
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
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point off
desviar la atención intencionalmente; engañar
Meaning
to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
Example
He tried to **point off** the reporters by changing the topic.
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point out
llamar la atención sobre algo; mencionar algo importante
Meaning
to draw attention to something; to mention something important
Example
He **pointed out** a few mistakes in the final report.
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point out issues
identificar o resaltar problemas o errores
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
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point out to
hacer que alguien sea consciente de algo específico
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
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point over
gesticular o indicar algo a través de un espacio
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
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point someone toward
dirigir a una persona al lugar o recurso adecuado
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.