Jam into
To force into a small or insufficient space (में अटकना)
Example: Commuters jammed into the crowded train during rush hour.
Jam up
To become or make something blocked or stuck (फंसाना)
Example: The broken-down truck jammed up traffic for miles.
Jockey for position
To maneuver or compete for a better position (बेहतर स्थिति के लिए प्रतिस्पर्धा करना)
Example: The candidates were jockeying for position ahead of the upcoming election.
Join in
To participate in an activity with others (भाग लेना)
Example: The children invited me to join in their game of tag.
Join up
To enlist in the military; to connect (शामिल होना)
Example: Several small companies joined up to form a larger corporation.
Jot down
To write something quickly (संक्षेप में लिख देना)
Example: I always jot down ideas in my notebook whenever inspiration strikes.
Juice up
To make something more lively or exciting (रोमांचित बनाना)
Example: He juiced up the presentation with some exciting animations and visuals.
Jumble up
To mix things together in a disorganized way (अस्त-व्यस्त करना)
Example: The papers got jumbled up in the wind, making it hard to find the right one.
Jump at
To quickly accept a chance or opportunity (बिना सोचे स्वीकार करना)
Example: She jumped at the opportunity to work abroad when it was offered.
Jump in
To enter suddenly or join in spontaneously (कूद पड़ना)
Example: When the debate got heated, he decided to jump in with his opinion.
Jump on
To criticize or attack someone quickly (आलोचना या हमला करना)
Example: She always jumps on her kids for the slightest mistake.
Jump to
To arrive at a conclusion hastily (नतीजे पर पहुंचना)
Example: Let’s jump to the conclusion and discuss the next steps.
Keel over
To fall down or faint (बेहोश होना)
Example: He keeled over from the intense heat while working outside all day.
Keep at
To continue doing something, especially work (काम में लगे रहना)
Example: Even though the task was difficult, she decided to keep at it until it was done.
Keep away
To avoid getting near (दूर रखना)
Example: The teacher told the students to keep away from the chemicals in the lab.
Keep back
To stay at a distance; to withhold information (दूरी बनाए रखना; जानकारी न देना)
Example: 1. The fire department instructed everyone to keep back from the burning building. / 2. she might be willing to give me the details she had kept back from Ann.
Keep down
To control or suppress (नियंत्रण या दबाव में रखना)
Example: The doctor advised him to keep down his salt intake for better health.
Keep from
To prevent someone from doing thing (रोकना)
Example: She couldn’t keep from laughing when she heard the joke.
Keep in
To avoid expressing an emotion, or to make someone stay indoors (भावना को व्यक्त न करना, अंदर रहने के लिए बाध्य करना)
Example: 1. We had to keep the dog in because of the storm outside. / 2. She decided to keep her emotions in during the meeting to appear professional.
Keep off
To not go onto or touch something (दूर रहना)
Example: Please keep off the grass to help it grow properly.
Keep on
To continue doing something (जारी रखना)
Example: She kept on studying despite feeling tired.
Keep out
To prevent from entering (बाहर रखना)
Example: They put up a fence to keep out the wild animals from the garden.
Keep out of
To stay away from or not get involved (दूर रहना या शामिल न होना)
Example: She decided to keep out of the argument to avoid conflict.
Keep to
To stick to a path, decision, or rule (पालन करना)
Example: Let’s keep to the original plan and avoid any changes.
Keep up with
To stay at the same level as someone or something (साथ बनाए रखना)
Example: She worked hard to keep up with the fast-paced project deadlines.
Kick against
To resist or oppose (विरोध करना)
Example: She kicked against the restrictions placed on her freedom by the new rules.
Kick around
To discuss casually (विचार-विमर्श करना)
Example: They kicked around ideas for the new project during the meeting.
Kick back
To relax; to pay someone illicitly as a bribe (आराम करना)
Example: After a long week of work, he liked to kick back and watch a movie.
Kick off
To start or initiate (शुरू करना)
Example: The event will kick off with a welcome speech at 9 AM.
Kick out
To force someone to leave (बाहर निकालना)
Example: The school will kick out any student found cheating on the exam.
Kill off
To completely eliminate or destroy (समाप्त करना)
Example: The new technology could kill off traditional methods of communication.
Knock about/around
To travel without a clear purpose (फिरना)
Example: They knocked about/around the city all day, exploring new places.
Knock down
To demolish or reduce in price (ध्वस्त करना या गिर पड़ना)
Example: 1. The storm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood. / 2. She was knocked down by a bus.
Knock off
To stop working; to reduce the price (समाप्त करना; कीमत कम करना)
Example: 1. She decided to knock off work early to meet her friends. / 2. They knocked off the price of the jacket during the sale.
Knock out
To defeat and remove from competition; to render unconscious (प्रतियोगिता से हराकर बाहर करना; बेहोश कर देना; पीटना)
Example: 1. The boxer knocked out his opponent in the third round. / 2. The sudden news of the accident really knocked him out emotionally.
Knock over
To accidentally hit and cause to fall (गिरा देना)
Example: The child knocked over the stack of books while running through the room.
Know about
To be informed about something (जानकारी होना)
Example: She knows a lot about ancient history and loves to share her knowledge.
Know of
To be aware of something or someone (पता होना)
Example: I know of a great restaurant downtown that serves amazing pizza.
Laid up with
To be confined to bed due to illness (बीमार पड़ना)
Example: He was laid up with a sprained ankle and couldn’t go to work for a week.
Lash into
To attack or criticize severely (आलोचना करना)
Example: The coach lashed into the players for their poor performance in the game.
Lash out
To suddenly attack verbally or physically (गुस्से में प्रतिक्रिया देना)
Example: The employee lashed out at his boss during the heated argument.
Latch on to
To understand or adopt an idea quickly (समझ जाना, झपटना)
Example: 1. He latched on to the new technology and became an expert in just a few months. / 2. She latched on to the opportunity to travel abroad for work.
Laugh at
To make fun of someone or something plans (हंसी उड़ाना)
Example: She couldn’t help but laugh at his silly dance moves.
Laugh off
To dismiss something by laughing (हंसकर समाप्त करना)
Example: She laughed off the criticism, knowing it wasn’t worth getting upset over.
Launch into
To start something with enthusiasm (शुरू करना)
Example: He launched into a long speech about politics as soon as we sat down.
Lay aside/by
To save or put away for future use (अलग रखना; बचत करना)
Example: She lays aside some money every month for emergencies.
Lay down
To establish rules or principles; to lie down (निर्धारित करना; लेट जाना)
Example: 1. The manager laid down strict rules for the team. / 2. The soldiers were ordered to lay down their weapons.
Lay in
To acquire and store a supply of something (जमा करना)
Example: We should lay in enough firewood before winter arrives.
Lay off
To temporarily or permanently dismiss from employment (नौकरी से निकालना)
Example: The company had to lay off 50 workers due to budget cuts.
Lay out
To arrange or design (रचना करना)
Example: The architect will lay out the plans for the new building tomorrow.