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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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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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point out to

Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
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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 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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pray for

Meaning
to express hope or desire for something by praying
Example
We all **pray for** a better future.
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point out

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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put forward

Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
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pick up growth

Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
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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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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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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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put out

Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
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press ahead with confidence

Meaning
to move forward positively despite difficulties
Example
We must **press ahead with confidence** even if challenges arise.
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plan ahead for

Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
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post about

Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
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put aside

Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
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phase out debts

Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
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post up

Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
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push through fear

Meaning
to take action despite being afraid
Example
He learned to **push through fear** and speak with confidence.
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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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push for

Meaning
to try hard to get something done or accepted
Example
The opposition party **pushed for** a new anti-corruption bill.
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pick up steam

Meaning
to start becoming more active or successful
Example
The manufacturing sector began to **pick up steam** after months of stagnation.
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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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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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phase in innovation

Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
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pitch innovations to

Meaning
to present new ideas to a specific audience
Example
Startups **pitch innovations to** potential partners during expos.
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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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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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pull ahead emotionally

Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
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poke around

Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
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partner with

Meaning
to collaborate with another organization or country for a shared initiative
Example
Tech companies **partner with** governments to improve cybersecurity globally.
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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 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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play up

Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
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protect against

Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
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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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put off someone

Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
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prep for

Meaning
to get yourself ready for something
Example
I like to **prep for** big presentations the night before.
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play with

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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pass away

Meaning
to die
Example
Her grandfather **passed away** peacefully last night.
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patch up bugs

Meaning
to fix small errors or issues in software
Example
Developers are working to **patch up bugs** found in the latest release.
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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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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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pop into chat

Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
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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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press toward achievement

Meaning
to put effort and determination into reaching goals
Example
He continues to **press toward achievement** no matter the difficulties.
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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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push up

Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
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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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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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put through

Meaning
to connect someone on the phone
Example
Could you **put me through** to the manager, please?
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pay respect to

Meaning
to show honor or appreciation to someone
Example
They **paid respect to** their teachers during the ceremony.
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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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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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point out issues

Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
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pull through together

Meaning
to survive a hard time by supporting one another
Example
Communities **pull through together** after harsh weather hits.
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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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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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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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pay in

Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
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phase over to

Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
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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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partner across

Meaning
to work with organizations across different regions or sectors
Example
We **partner across** industries to deliver innovative solutions.
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point inside

Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
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push on with

Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.
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pace yourself through

Meaning
to move steadily through a task without rushing
Example
I **pace myself through** long study guides to stay focused.
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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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pump up

Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
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pay back

Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
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peer into

Meaning
to look closely or carefully at something difficult to see
Example
She **peered into** the darkness, trying to see who was there.
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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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push for promotion

Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
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pass down

Meaning
to give something from one generation to the next
Example
The recipe was **passed down** from my grandmother to my mother.
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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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play back

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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pay out

Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to **pay out** millions in compensation.
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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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push forward

Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
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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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point behind

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

Meaning
to indicate or suggest a future possibility
Example
Recent studies **point toward** a rise in electric mobility.
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put into practice

Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
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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 through limits

Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
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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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pin down

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

Meaning
to get clear responses to specific questions
Example
We **pin down answers** during the call so nothing stays vague.
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pour out feelings

Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
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pull up

Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
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point back to

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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partner up

Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
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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 oneself together

Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
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push into

Meaning
to drive adoption or expansion of something
Example
They are trying to **push into** the digital payment market quickly.
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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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pick off

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

Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
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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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pick through

Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
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power through with

Meaning
to continue strongly by relying on a tool or support
Example
He **powers through with** upbeat playlists on long runs.
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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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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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point over

Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
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portion out snacks

Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
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pass on to

Meaning
to give information or a message to someone else
Example
Could you **pass this on to** the manager before lunch?
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push through reforms

Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
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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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put on

Meaning
to organize or present an event or show
Example
The community decided to **put on** a music festival to celebrate their culture.
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pull apart

Meaning
to separate or tear something into pieces
Example
She tried to **pull apart** the stuck pages of the book.
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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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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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put off

Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
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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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point down

Meaning
to direct something downward
Example
He **pointed down** to show where the leak was.
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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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pay someone off

Meaning
to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you
Example
They **paid him off** after ten years of service.