Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
put through
conectar a alguien por teléfono
Meaning
to connect someone on the phone
Example
Could you **put me through** to the manager, please?
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put together
reunir o crear algo organizando partes
Meaning
to assemble or create something by organizing parts
Example
She helped **put together** the entire presentation.
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put up
proveer alojamiento; levantar algo; mostrar
Meaning
to provide accommodation; to raise something; to display
Example
They will **put up** a tent for the night.
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put up with
tolerar o soportar algo desagradable
Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
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puzzle over
tratar de entender algo que es confuso
Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
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question over
expresar duda o incertidumbre sobre algo
Meaning
to express doubt or uncertainty about something
Example
There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.
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quote from
repetir palabras de una persona o fuente en discurso o escritura
Meaning
to repeat words from a person or source in speech or writing
Example
The news anchor **quoted from** the Prime Minister’s statement.
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rack up
acumular o lograr algo, como puntos o premios
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
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radiate happiness
mostrar claramente felicidad o alegría a través de tu apariencia o comportamiento
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
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raise awareness about
aumentar la comprensión o preocupación pública sobre un tema
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
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raise concern about
expresar preocupación o duda sobre un tema
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
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raise consciousness about
hacer que la gente sea más consciente de un problema o causa
Meaning
to make people more aware of an issue or cause
Example
The campaign aims to **raise consciousness about** climate change.
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rake in profits
ganar una gran cantidad de dinero fácilmente o rápidamente
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
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rally around
unirse para apoyar a alguien o algo
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
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rally around for
reunir apoyo para una persona o causa
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
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rally behind
unirse para apoyar a un líder o causa
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
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rally spirits around goals
alentar a las personas a mantenerse motivadas acerca de metas compartidas
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
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ramp up exports
aumentar el volumen o la tasa de exportaciones
Meaning
to increase the volume or rate of exports
Example
The manufacturing sector aims to **ramp up exports** in the next fiscal year.
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ramp up production
aumentar la cantidad o nivel de producción
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.
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ramp up to
aumentar o intensificar el esfuerzo o la producción para recuperar o satisfacer la demanda
Meaning
to increase or intensify effort or production to recover or meet demand
Example
Factories **ramped up to** meet the rising post-crisis demand.
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rant about
quejarse o hablar ruidosamente con enojo sobre algo
Meaning
to complain or talk loudly in anger about something
Example
He kept **ranting about** the unfair treatment at work.
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rave about
hablar con gran entusiasmo y admiración sobre algo
Meaning
to speak with great enthusiasm and admiration about something
Example
He kept **raving about** the concert for days.
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reach across
conectar o comunicar con personas de diferentes orígenes o creencias
Meaning
to connect or communicate with people from different backgrounds or beliefs
Example
Art has the power to **reach across** cultures and unite people.
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reach across barriers
hacer un esfuerzo por conectar a pesar de las diferencias
Meaning
to make an effort to connect despite differences
Example
Artists often **reach across barriers** through their creative work.