to buy out: to purchase a business or company; to purchase all of a person’s chares or stock Examples of TO BUY OUT When the larger scale media companies buy out the more smaller-scaled or local companies they become more powerful within the market. The other directors have offered to buy me out.
to buy up: to buy the complete stock of Examples of TO BUY UP Foreign investors are taking advantage of the housing bust to buy up properties. The Treasury would buy up mortgage securities to stabilize the financial system.
Definitions and samples fascinating (v.) irresistibly attract the interest of – It will be fascinating to see who the Association appoints. horrible (adj.) causing or likely to cause horror; very unpleasant – My eyes lit up because I don’t mind washing dishes, but I’m horrible at cooking. nasty (adj.) very bad or unpleasant – There…
amazing (adj.) causing great surprise – The balance of flavors and the vivid colors against the white plate are amazing. brilliant (adj.) (of light or color) very bright and radiant – This is a brilliant new invention and its now being proven through its findings. boring (adj.) not interesting; tedious – It gets boring just…
Definitions and samples glimpse (n. & v.) a short, quick view – This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline. violent (adj) acting or done with strong rough force – Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds. sacred (adj.) worthy of respect; holy – It was revealed by the journalist that the…
ignite (v.) set on fire – One match can ignite an entire forest. abolish (v.) formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution) – My school has abolished final exams altogether. pollute (v.) make dirty – The Atlantic Ocean is in danger of becoming polluted. adequate (adj.) as much as is needed; fully…
Definitions and samples cruel (adj.) disregarding or taking pleasure in the pain or suffering of others – How could you be so cruel to someone who never did you any harm? dim (adj. & v.) (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly – The room was very dim. cheerful (adj.)…
Definitions and samples graceful (adj.) having or showing grace or elegance – She was a tall girl, slender and graceful. awkward (adj.) difficult to deal with and embarrassing – It’s a bit awkward, because he’s my friend but I’m still his boss. doubt (n. & v.) a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; feel…
to have one’s heart set on: to desire greatly, to be determined to Examples of TO HAVE ONE’S HEART SET ON She has her heart set on taking a trip abroad. She’s been thinking about it for months. Todd has his heart set on going to medical school and becoming a doctor.
to back out: to drive a vehicle out of a parking space; to withdraw support, to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation Examples of TO BACK OUT The parking lot attendant had to back another car out before he could get to mine. We were all ready to sign the contracts when one of…