English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage
to disconnect mentally from work or stress
"She switches off from emails after yoga class."
to stop thinking about work or problems for a while
"On weekends, I try to switch off mentally and enjoy time with my family."
to start a device or piece of equipment
"Please switch on the computer before the class starts."
to change from one song, station, or style to another
"Let’s switch over to something more upbeat."
to change to a different option because of a need
"We switch over for winter hours to match customer demand."
to change from one job or career path to another
"He switched over to software development after studying economics."
to start using something different, especially something more sustainable
"Many companies are now switching to renewable energy sources."
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
"They were sworn enemies turned friends after college."
someone who will never be your friend
"They used to be close but now are sworn enemies."
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
"After years of rivalry, they became sworn enemies turned friends."
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
"Since childhood, they’ve been sworn friends."
to study something intensively before an event
"I swot up on statistics before every data review."
to make sure data or actions are consistent across devices or platforms
"All files automatically sync across your devices."
to make sure everyone understands the same plan
"Let's sync expectations up before we send the proposal."
to make systems or devices work together in harmony
"Please sync up your devices before starting the meeting."
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
"Let's sync up on the project timeline this afternoon."
to coordinate or match with something or someone
"The app will automatically sync up with your online account."
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
"Let’s sync with the marketing team tomorrow morning."
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
"The synergy between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product."
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
"The partnership created a synergy effect, benefiting both companies."
to formally present a proposal for discussion
"The ambassador decided to table a proposal for regional cooperation."
to postpone discussing something until later
"They decided to table the discussion until next week."
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
"They decided to table the issue until next week."
to add something extra, especially at the end
"They tacked on a brief Q&A after the session."
to address problems together with someone
"Let's tackle issues with transparency during the review."
to join someone in an online group or conversation
"Feel free to tag along in our group discussion."
to join someone, especially without an invitation, in an online or real-life activity
"He loves to tag along with influencers during live sessions."
to include someone’s username in a post or photo
"Don’t forget to tag in your friends when you upload the group photo."
to stop working for a short time to rest
"I usually take a break around noon."
to rest for a short while to relax
"Let’s take a breather before continuing the meeting."
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
"Hey, take a chill pill! It’s not that serious."
to calm down and relax
"Take a deep breath before reacting."
to take an indirect route
"We had to take a detour because of road construction."
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
"The manager takes a dim view of employees arriving late."
to take a risk in the hope of success
"She took a gamble by quitting her job to travel the world."
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
"Let’s take a hike in the mountains this weekend."
to suffer a financial loss
"The company took a hit after the stock market crash."
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
"Other cities should take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book on eco-friendly transport."
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
"Starting her own company was a leap of faith, but it paid off."
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
"Come in and take a load off."
to decline suddenly and dramatically
"The company's stock took a nosedive after the scandal."
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
"Can I take a rain check on dinner? I am busy tonight."
to try something without knowing the result
"He took a shot in the dark and guessed the correct answer."
to make a firm decision or opinion known
"It’s time to take a stand and support what you believe in."
to pause and reassess a situation
"Sometimes you need to take a step back to see the bigger picture."
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
"Long working hours can take a toll on your health."
to become more ill
"His condition took a turn for the worse last night."
to surprise or shock someone
"I was taken aback by his rude comment."
to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior
"He takes after his mother in both looks and nature."
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
"She suddenly took against her new neighbor."