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perk up

Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
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pick out

Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
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phase over into

Meaning
to transition gradually from one state into another
Example
We'll **phase over into** hybrid work across the spring.
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push back against

Meaning
to resist pressure or negativity with determination
Example
He decided to **push back against** the unfair criticism.
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put up with

Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
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pay tribute to

Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
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play around with

Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
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push aside

Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
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phase out late nights

Meaning
to gradually stop staying up very late
Example
I'm **phasing out late nights** so morning workouts feel better.
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push on through

Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even when tired, she decided to **push on through** the pain.
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pass around

Meaning
to distribute or share something among people
Example
They **passed around** the trophy for everyone to see.
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pick up after

Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
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pay down

Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
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put down to

Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
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phase out restrictions

Meaning
to gradually remove limitations on trade
Example
The country plans to **phase out restrictions** on foreign imports over five years.
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pick apart

Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
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prioritize over

Meaning
to give more importance to one thing than another
Example
You should **prioritize over** urgent tasks before anything else.
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patch over differences

Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
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puzzle over

Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
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push through difficulties

Meaning
to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
Example
Great leaders **push through difficulties** instead of giving up.
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plug out

Meaning
to disconnect a device from a power source
Example
Remember to **plug out** your charger when it’s full.
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play into

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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put aside funds

Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
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pair program through

Meaning
to work on code together until a problem is solved
Example
We **pair program through** tricky bugs to keep velocity steady.
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power through

Meaning
to complete something difficult with strong effort and confidence
Example
She managed to **power through** the challenge with determination.
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play along with

Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
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psych yourself up

Meaning
to get yourself mentally ready and enthusiastic
Example
He **psyched himself up** before pitching the idea to the board.
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project out

Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
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pour out

Meaning
to express all your feelings freely
Example
She **poured out** her heart to her best friend.
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pull in

Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
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pull ahead of

Meaning
to move in front of someone or something in a race or competition
Example
Our car finally **pulled ahead of** the others on the highway.
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pitch ideas to

Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
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phase in

Meaning
to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Example
The school plans to **phase in** bilingual education over the next few years.
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plan around

Meaning
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
Example
We had to **plan around** the weather when scheduling our trip.
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pick off

Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
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pick up

Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
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push boundaries

Meaning
to go beyond limits or expectations
Example
Innovators constantly **push boundaries** to discover new possibilities.
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pay out on

Meaning
to give money as a result of an insurance claim or bet
Example
The insurance company **paid out on** the fire damage claim.
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push for change

Meaning
to strongly demand or advocate for transformation
Example
Many organizations **push for change** in government policy.
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pull back from

Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
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phase in greener tech

Meaning
to introduce environmentally friendly technology gradually
Example
Factories **phase in greener tech** so upgrades don’t disrupt output.
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pine over

Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
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pause within

Meaning
to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reacting
Example
He learned to **pause within** before saying something hurtful.
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pivot around

Meaning
to reorganize or refocus strategy around a central idea or goal
Example
The company decided to **pivot around** customer satisfaction as its new priority.
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prototype on paper

Meaning
to sketch a quick version of an idea
Example
Designers **prototype on paper** before they open any software.
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pour into

Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
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point over

Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
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preserve up

Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
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pivot into

Meaning
to shift your focus or strategy toward something new
Example
The startup **pivots into** digital services after losing retail clients.
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phase out of

Meaning
to gradually stop using or producing something
Example
The company decided to **phase out of** non-profitable divisions.
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plough back

Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
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pave the way for

Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
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point behind

Meaning
to indicate something located at the back
Example
He **pointed behind** to show the exit door.
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pass out

Meaning
to lose consciousness
Example
He **passed out** from exhaustion after the marathon.
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put away your phone

Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
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pack for

Meaning
to prepare luggage for a particular destination or purpose
Example
She’s **packing for** her summer vacation in Thailand.
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pull out of

Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
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plug into system

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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pitch ideas in

Meaning
to contribute ideas or suggestions in teamwork
Example
Everyone was encouraged to **pitch ideas in** during the meeting.
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point up to

Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
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pass through

Meaning
to go through an official process or approval in parliament or committee
Example
The bill **passed through** both houses before becoming law.
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pull together for

Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
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pull out

Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you **pull out** from a parking space.
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point away from

Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
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put by

Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
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pour out your heart

Meaning
to express all your emotions and thoughts freely to someone
Example
She **poured out her heart** to her best friend after the breakup.
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pig out on

Meaning
to eat too much of something
Example
We **pigged out on** pizza last night.
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pay someone out

Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
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pull into

Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
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pay into

Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
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pick apart from

Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
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pig out

Meaning
to eat too much food in one sitting
Example
We **pigged out** on pizza last night.
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pool together

Meaning
to combine resources or efforts for a shared goal
Example
The organizations decided to **pool together** their expertise for a larger impact.
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pick at

Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
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pour down

Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
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protest against

Meaning
to show opposition to something through public action
Example
Thousands of people **protested against** unfair laws.
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pull back up

Meaning
to improve or recover after falling or dropping
Example
The national currency has started to **pull back up** against the dollar.
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pay off someone

Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
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park ideas for later

Meaning
to set suggestions aside for future review
Example
We **park ideas for later** when the sprint board is already full.
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pull at

Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
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participate in festivals

Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
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pull in investment

Meaning
to attract investors or funds
Example
The government hopes to **pull in investment** through new policies.
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power up

Meaning
to turn on or start an electronic device
Example
You should **power up** the computer before connecting peripherals.
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pull up

Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
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pay in

Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
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pick up speed

Meaning
to gain momentum or progress faster
Example
Sales have **picked up speed** since the new campaign launched.
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ping back to

Meaning
to send a quick reply to someone electronically
Example
I'll **ping back to** you once the security patch finishes installing.
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pick out of

Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
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pull back on

Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
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phase in recovery

Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
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plug in

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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prepare for

Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should **prepare for** possible cyber attacks.
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pull in revenue

Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
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pass stories down

Meaning
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
Example
Grandparents **pass stories down** during long festival evenings.
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push past

Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
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pick up where you left off

Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
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pull down

Meaning
to demolish a building; to reduce someone’s confidence
Example
They decided to **pull down** the old factory and build a new one.
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point someone toward

Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
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put in for

Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.
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point to

Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
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play up

Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
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pull out of the deal

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
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pull out of markets

Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
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put out

Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
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protect against downturns

Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
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phase out subsidies

Meaning
to gradually stop providing financial support or benefits
Example
The government plans to **phase out subsidies** for fossil fuels over the next five years.
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put in

Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
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pick up on traditions

Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
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price in

Meaning
to include expected future events in the current price of an investment
Example
Traders have already **priced in** the expected interest rate hike.
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push beyond

Meaning
to go further than one’s limits or fears
Example
You need to **push beyond** your comfort zone to grow.
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put back

Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
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plan out

Meaning
to carefully think about and arrange the details of something
Example
Let’s **plan out** the schedule so that everything runs smoothly.
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point up

Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
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phase in innovation

Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
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press on with

Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
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pin down

Meaning
to identify or determine something exactly
Example
We finally **pinned down** the project’s main objectives.
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pivot to

Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to challenges or new opportunities
Example
When their initial product failed, the startup decided to **pivot to** a new market.
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print out

Meaning
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
Example
I need to **print out** the report for tomorrow’s meeting.
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pack up for travel

Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
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plant out

Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
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push back on

Meaning
to resist or challenge a proposal or action
Example
Citizens **push back on** the policy until leaders revise it.