to turn on
to turn on: to start or cause to function (also: to switch on)
Examples of TURN ON
- I called building management because it wasn’t possible to turn on the ceiling fan.
- Do I need to turn on the television for it to record the program?
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to go up to
to go up to: to approach (also: to come up to, to walk up to, to run up to, to drive up to, etc.)The related forms have the same meaning, but the type of movement isdifferent. Examples of TO GO UP TO A woman came up to the pair, and Calipari expected her to ask for…
to think of
to think of: to have a (good or bad) opinion of Examples of THINK OF If you don’t see me, remember to think of me next time you visit. I’ll need to think of a good excuse for getting out of the play tomorrow night.
to call on
to call on: to ask for a response from; to visit (also: to drop in on) Examples of CALL ON I thought it would be fun to call on my friend while I was doing my presentation. The teacher managed to call on me in every class.
to miss the boat
to miss the boat: to lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act Examples of TO MISS THE BOAT There were tickets available last week, but he missed the boat by waiting till today to try to buy some. The precious metals market was looking up several months ago, but unfortunately most…
to make clear
to make clear: to clarify, to explain Examples of TO MAKE CLEAR I want to make clear to you that we won’t start construction until we’re paid in full. You need to make clear to your customers that they’ll regret not buying the extended warranty.
to catch fire
to catch fire: to begin to burn Examples of TO CATCH FIRE Clay would make them less likely to catch fire from a dropped match or cigarette. The wax drips everywhere and I’m always on edge that something will catch fire.