Layer up
To wear multiple layers of clothing (कई परतों में कपड़े पहनना)
Example: It’s cold outside, so make sure to layer up before you leave.
Laze around
To relax and do very little (आलस करना)
Usage: We spent the whole Sunday just lazing around and watching movies.
Lead to
To result in or cause (का कारण बनना, किसी चीज़ की ओर ले जाना)
Example: Poor planning can lead to unexpected problems down the line.
Lead up to
To precede a particular event or time (किसी ख़ास घटना या समय से पहले होना)
Example: The weeks leading up to the exam were filled with intense studying.
Leak out
To become known accidentally or unofficially (अनजाने में फैल जाना)
Example: Details of the confidential report leaked out to the media.
Learn about
To acquire knowledge or information about something (जानकारी प्राप्त करना)
Example: I’m excited to learn about different cultures during my trip abroad.
Leave behind
To go away without taking someone or something; to outperform others (लिए बिना चले जाना; दूसरों से बेहतर प्रदर्शन करना)
Example: 1. She decided to leave behind her old job and start a new career. / 2. The company has left its competitors far behind.
Leave off
To stop doing something (रोकना)
Example: Let’s leave off discussing the project for now and pick it up tomorrow.
Leave out
To exclude (छोड़ना)
Example: He accidentally left out an important detail in his report.
Leave over
To cause to remain unconsumed or undone till a future time (बचा रहना)
Example: I had to leave over the last part of the meeting because of an urgent call.
Leave to
To allow someone to make a decision or take responsibility (निर्णय लेने या ज़िम्मेदारी उठाने की अनुमति देना)
Example: The decision to finalize the project was left to the team leader.
Leave alone
To not disturb or bother (परेशान न करना)
Example: I wish you’d leave me alone while I try to focus on my work.
Let alone
Something is far less likely or suitable than something else (किसी चीज़ की संभावना किसी दूसरी चीज़ की तुलना में बहुत कम है)
Example: He can’t even cook dinner, let alone prepare a full meal for a party.
Let down
To disappoint (निराश करना)
Example: He felt like he had let down his teammates by missing the game.
Let fly
To suddenly express anger or to release something quickly (अचानक गुस्सा व्यक्त करना, फेंकना)
Example: During the heated argument, she let fly with a series of harsh words. / 2. In the middle of the match, the player let fly a powerful shot toward the goal.
Let in
To allow someone to enter (अनुमति देना)
Example: The teacher wouldn’t let in any late students after the bell rang.
Let in on
To share a secret or confidential information (गोपनीय जानकारी को साझा करना)
Example: He finally let me in on the secret about their engagement.
Let into
To allow entry into a group or place (प्रवेश देना)
Example: They let me into the club after verifying my membership.
Let off
To release someone from punishment; to emit (किसी को सजा से माफ़ करना; उत्सर्जित करना)
Example: 1. The police decided to let him off with a warning for the minor offense. / 2. The fireworks let off a loud bang as they exploded in the sky.
Let on
To reveal or disclose information (प्रकट करना)
Example: He tried to keep his promotion a secret, but his smile let on that he was excited.
Let out
To allow someone or something to leave (बाहर निकालना)
Example: He let out a laugh when he heard the funny joke.
Let up
To decrease in intensity (कम होना)
Example: The rain finally let up after hours of heavy downpour.
Lick into shape
To organize or improve something to reach an acceptable standard (सुधारना)
Example: The coach worked hard to lick the team into shape before the big match.
Lie around
To be left untidily around a place; to be lazy (पड़े रहना; आलसी होना)
Example: After the long week, he spent the weekend lying around, doing absolutely nothing.
Lie behind
To be the cause or reason for something (पीछे होना)
Example: There was a lot of hard work that lay behind his success.
Lie in
To stay in bed later than usual (देर तक सोना)
Example: She decided to lie in for an extra hour before starting her day.
Lift up
To raise something or someone (उठाना)
Example: The positive feedback from her team really lifted her up and boosted her confidence.
Light on
To find or think of something unexpectedly (खोजना या जानना)
Example: She didn’t light on the solution until the third attempt.
Light up
To illuminate; to become happy or excited (जगमगाना; खुश या उत्साहित होना)
Example: 1. The sky lighted up as soon as the fireworks went off. / 2. His face will light up when he sees the surprise.
Lighten up
To become more relaxed or easier to deal with (तनावमुक्त होना)
Example: She told him to lighten up and enjoy the party.
Limber up
To warm up and stretch the muscles before exercise (लचीला बनाना)
Example: Make sure to limber up before you start your workout.
Line up
To arrange in a line; to organize (कतार में लगाना; सुव्यवस्थित करना)
Example: The teacher asked the students to line up before entering the classroom.
Live by
To adhere to particular principles (के अनुसार जीना)
Example: They live by the principles of honesty and hard work.
Live for
To exist for a particular purpose (के लिए जीना)
Example: He lives for his work and finds great satisfaction in it.
Live off
To rely on someone for a source of income or support (निर्भर रहना)
Example: They live off the land, growing their own food.
Live on
To continue to exist; to subsist on (जारी रहना; जीवित रहना)
Example: 1. The band’s music lives on despite their disbandment years ago. / 2. They live on a small pension after retirement.
Live through
To survive a difficult situation, period or event (झेलना, अनुभव करना)
Example: They lived through the economic recession of 2008.
Live up to
To meet or fulfill expectations (उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरना)
Example: 1. She worked hard to live up to her parents’ expectations. / 2. The company needs to live up to its promises to its customers.
Live with
To accept and deal with a difficult situation (साथ रहना, साथ जीना)
Example: She had to live with the constant noise from the street.
Load up
To fill with a large amount (अधिक मात्रा में भरना)
Example: They loaded up the truck with camping gear.
Lock down
To secure or confine (सुरक्षित करना या कैद करना)
Example: The city was under lockdown during the pandemic.
Lock in
To put in a locked place; securing something like a price or agreement (बंद करना; सुनिश्चित करना)
Example: 1. He locked himself in his room after the argument. / 2. We need to lock in the current interest rate before it increases.
Lock out
To prevent from entering by locking the door (प्रवेश से रोकना)
Example: I accidentally locked myself out of the house.
Lock up
To secure or imprison (बन्द करना या कैद करना)
Example: 1. Don’t forget to lock up the house when you leave. / 2. The police locked up the suspect after the interrogation.
Log in
To enter a computer system by typing a username and password (लॉगिन)
Example: Please log in to access your account.
Log out
To exit a computer system (लॉग आउट)
Example: Don’t forget to log out of your computer before leaving.
Long for
To desire something greatly (चाहना)
Example: They long for a peaceful and quiet life in the countryside.
Look about
To try to locate someone or something ( पता लगाने का प्रयास करना)
Example: He looked about the crowded market, trying to find his friend.
Look around
To explore or search a place by looking (चारों ओर देखना)
Example: He looked around the room, searching for his keys.