Draw up
To prepare and write out something formally, like a plan, contract, or list (दस्तावेज़ तैयार करना)
Example: The architect will draw up the plans for the new building.
Dream of
To aspire or hope for (सपना देखना, इच्छा रखना)
Example: I often dream of traveling to exotic places.
Dress up
To wear formal or elaborate clothes (शानदार कपड़े पहनना)
Example: She decided to dress up for the party and wore a beautiful red gown.
Drift off
To gradually fall asleep (सो जाना, ध्यान भटकना)
Example: He drifted off during the lecture because he hadn’t slept well the night before.
Drive away
To force to leave or flee (भगा देना)
Example: The loud music was enough to drive away the birds from the garden.
Drive out
To force someone or something to leave (बाहर निकालना)
Example: The new government promised to drive out corruption from the system.
Drive through
To move along or pass by something while driving (ड्राइव करते हुए किसी जगह से गुजरना)
Example: They drove through the town without stopping, eager to reach their destination.
Drop back
To move back in a group or position (पीछे हटना)
Example: He had to drop back in the race after injuring his ankle.
Drop by
To visit casually or unexpectedly (अचानक भेंट करना)
Example: I’ll drop by your office later to pick up the documents.
Drop in
To visit informally (अचानक मिलने आना)
Example: Feel free to drop in anytime if you need help with your project.
Drop off
To deliver something (छोड़ना)
Example: I will drop off the package at your house on my way to work.
Drop out
To withdraw from or quit (से अलग होना या छोड़ देना)
Example: She decided to drop out of the course because it was too difficult for her.
Drum up
To gather or obtain something (इकट्ठा करना या पैदा करना)
Example: 1. The company is trying to drum up support for its new product before the launch. / 2. The team worked hard to drum up excitement for the charity event.
Dry off
To become dry (सूखना)
Example: After the rain, we quickly found shelter and dried off with towels.
Dry out
To dehydrate or become sober (पूरी तरह सूखना)
Example: The wet clothes were left outside to dry out in the sun.
Dry up
To lose all moisture (नमी खो देना)
Example: The lake started to dry up due to the extreme heat.
Duck out
To leave secretly or abruptly (चुपके से बाहर निकलना)
Example: He decided to duck out of the meeting early to avoid the long discussion.
Dwell on
To think or contemplate deeply about something (किसी बात के बारे में विस्तार से सोचना)
Example: She tends to dwell on/upon past mistakes instead of moving forward.
Dying for
Desperately desiring something (बहुत इच्छुक होना)
Example: I’m dying for a cup of coffee after that long meeting.
Ease into
To gradually become familiar with or start doing something (धीरे-धीरे परिचित होना)
Example: She tried to ease into the conversation by asking about his day.
Ease off
To reduce in severity or intensity (धीमा करना)
Example: The doctor told him to ease off the exercise to allow his injury to heal.
Eat into
To consume or deplete gradually (नुकसान पहुंचाना)
Example: The unexpected expenses began to eat into their savings.
Eat out
To dine outside the home (बाहर खाना)
Example: We decided to eat out at a new Italian restaurant last night.
Eat up
To consume completely (पूरी तरह खा जाना)
Example: She told the kids to eat up before they left for school.
Edge out
To gradually defeat or surpass someone (धीरे-धीरे हटाना, प्रतिस्पर्धा में जीतना)
Example: The small company managed to edge out its competitors with a unique product.
Egg on
To encourage someone to do something, often something unwise (उकसाना, प्रोत्साहित करना)
Example: His friends egged him on to take the dare, even though he was nervous.
Embark on/upon
To start a new project or venture (शुरुआत करना)
Example: She decided to embark on/upon a new adventure and moved to a foreign country for work.
Empty out
To remove the contents of something (पूरी तरह खाली करना)
Example: He had to empty out his locker before the end of the school year.
End in
To result in a particular way (परिणाम होना)
Example: Their argument ended in a compromise after hours of discussion.
End up
To find oneself in a situation after a series of events (अंत में होना)
Example: They planned to go to the park, but they ended up watching a movie instead.
End with
To conclude with something specific (के साथ समाप्त होना)
Example: The presentation will end with a question-and-answer session.
Engage in
To participate in an activity (व्यस्त होना, भाग लेना)
Example: She decided to engage in volunteer work to give back to her community.
Enter into
To begin or become involved in (शुरू करना, भाग लेना)
Example: They decided to enter into a partnership to expand their business.
Entitled to
To have the right to something (हकदार होना)
Example: As an employee, she is entitled to paid vacation days each year.
Entrust to
To give someone the responsibility for doing something (सौंपना, जिम्मेदारी देना)
Example: The manager decided to entrust the new project to Sarah because of her experience.
Entrust with
To give someone a thing to look after (के भरोसे छोड़ना)
Example: He was entrusted with the responsibility of managing the team’s budget.
Even up
To make equal or balanced (संतुलन करना)
Example: They decided to even up the workload by dividing the tasks equally.
Expose to
To expose to, or cause to experience (उजागर करना या अनुभव कराना)
Example: 1. The children were exposed to the sun for too long without sunscreen. / 2. The documentary exposes viewers to the harsh realities of climate change.
Face down
To confront with determination or confront defiantly (निडरतापूर्वक मुकाबला करना)
Example: She faced down her fears and spoke in front of the large crowd.
Face up to
To confront or deal with a difficult situation (कठिन परिस्थिति का सामना करना, निपटना)
Example: He had to face up to the fact that he had missed the deadline.
Fade away
To gradually disappear (गायब होना)
Example: The memories of their childhood friendship slowly faded away over the years.
Fall apart
To break into pieces; disintegrate (टूटना; बिखरना)
Example: The old chair started to fall apart after years of use.
Fall back
To retreat or move back (पीछे हटना)
Example: The soldiers were ordered to fall back when they realized they were outnumbered.
Fall back on
To resort to something as an alternative (सहारा लेना)
Example: When his business failed, he had to fall back on his savings to cover expenses.
Fall behind
To lag or be delayed (पिछड़ना)
Example: She fell behind in her studies due to a prolonged illness.
Fall down
To collapse or fail (ढह जाना या असफल होना)
Example: He tripped and fell down while running across the yard.
Fall flat
To fail to impress or amuse (प्रभाव डालने में असफल होना)
Example: His joke fell flat, and no one laughed at the party.
Fall for
To be deceived or develop a romantic interest (धोखा खाना या प्रेम में पड़ना)
Example: 1. They tried to trick me, but I didn’t fall for their scam. / 2. She fell for him instantly because of his charming smile.
Fall in
To get into position in a rank or formation (पंक्तिबद्ध होना)
Example: The soldiers were ordered to fall in before the inspection.
Fall in with
To harmonize with (शामिल होना)
Example: He fell in with a bad crowd and started getting into trouble.