Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
plan around
Meaning
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
Example
We had to **plan around** the weather when scheduling our trip.
phrasal-verb
plan for
Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
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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.
phrasal-verb
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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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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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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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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play down
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
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
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
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
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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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plough back
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
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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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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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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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point ahead
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
phrasal-verb
point around
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
phrasal-verb
point at
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
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
point behind
Meaning
to indicate something located at the back
Example
He **pointed behind** to show the exit door.
phrasal-verb
point down
Meaning
to direct something downward
Example
He **pointed down** to show where the leak was.
phrasal-verb
point inside
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.