Take out (a) — To remove something, like from a pocket or a bag
The children sat at their desks and took out their pens and paper.
(b) — To take someone on a date
He took her out to the most expensive restaurant in the city.
Take off (a): To remove clothing
She was very happy when she finally got home and took off her shoes. They had been hurting her feet all day!
(b) : To leave for a journey
The plane will take off in a few minutes.
Turn on / Turn off : To start a machine or light on or off
Turn off the light, I’m trying to sleep!
Turn around : To move so you’re facing the opposite direction
Sally was about to get on the plane, but she turned around when someone called her name.
Turn up : a) When something that was lost is found unexpectedly
Anything I lose usually turns up under the couch. It’s my cat’s favorite hiding place.
b) increase the volume
Take after: To resemble or have similar traits as someone .
She takes after her mother in terms of looks and personality.
Take apart : To disassemble or dismantle something .
We need to take apart the furniture before moving it.
Take back: a.To retract or withdraw a statement or offer.
I want to take back what I said earlier.
b.To return something to its original location or owner .
Could you please take back this book to the library?
Take down : To write or record something .
Please take down the important points of the meeting.
Take in:To understand or comprehend something .
I couldn't take in all the information at once.
Take on:To undertake or accept a responsibility or challenge.
He decided to take on the project despite the difficulties.
Take over :To assume control or become dominant .
The new manager will take over the department next week.
Take up:To start or begin a hobby, activity, or occupation .
I want to take up playing the piano.
Talk over: To discuss or consider something with others.
Let's talk over the details of the project.
Think over : To consider or reflect on something .
I need some time to think over your proposal.
Throw away : To discard or get rid of something .
She decided to throw away the old magazines.
Try for:To attempt to achieve or obtain something .
He will try for a promotion at work.
Try on: To test or experiment with wearing something.
She wants to try on the dress before buying it.
Try out :To test or evaluate something .
They decided to try out the new software.
Turn down:To reject or refuse an offer or request .
She turned down the job offer because of the low salary.
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