Set on/upon
To attack or to encourage someone to attack (हमला करना)
Example: The dog suddenly set on/upon the intruder without warning.
Set out
To begin with a specific goal in mind (निश्चित लक्ष्य के साथ शुरुआत करना)
Example: He set out to learn a new language before his trip abroad.
Set to
To begin doing something with enthusiasm or determination (दृढ़ संकल्प के साथ लगना)
Example: After the meeting, everyone set to work on their assigned tasks.
Set up
To establish or arrange (स्थापित करना या व्यवस्थित करना)
Example: He set up his own business after years of planning.
Settle down
To become calm or stable in life or a situation (स्थायी होना)
Example: After the wedding, they decided to settle down and buy a house.
Settle for
To accept something less than desired (स्वीकार करना)
Example: She didn’t find her dream job, so she had to settle for a position she didn’t love.
Settle in
To become comfortable in a new environment (नए माहौल में ढल जाना)
Example: She quickly settled in at her new job and made friends with her colleagues.
Shake off
To get rid of something (से छुटकारा पाना)
Example: It took him a while to shake off the disappointment from the failed project.
Shake up
To upset the status quo (मौजूदा स्थिति बदलना)
Example: The unexpected arrival of a new competitor shook up the market dynamics.
Shoot down
To reject or criticize sharply (अस्वीकार या आलोचना करना)
Example: The committee shot down the proposal due to budget constraints.
Shoot up
To increase rapidly (तेजी से बढ़ना)
Example: The prices of groceries have shot up in recent months.
Shop around
To compare prices before buying (तुलना करना)
Example: She decided to shop around before buying a new laptop to find the best deal.
Show off
To display boastfully (दिखावा करना)
Example: He loves to show off his new car to his friends.
Shut down
To turn off; to cease operations (बंद करना; कामकाज रोकना)
Example: The factory was forced to shut down due to safety violations.
Shut off
To stop a machine or supply (कार्य बंद करना)
Example: 1. Please shut off the TV and go to bed. / 2. They shut off the water supply to fix the leak in the pipe.
Shut out
To prevent from entering or being included (बाहर निकालना)
Example: The thick curtains shut out the sunlight.
Shut up
To stop talking; to silence someone or something (चुप रहना)
Example: She asked him to shut up after he kept interrupting her.
Sign in
To register one’s arrival, especially on a computer system (प्रवेश करना)
Example: You need to sign in before accessing your account.
Sign out
To register one’s departure, especially from a computer system (बाहर निकलना)
Example: Don’t forget to sign out of your account when you’re finished.
Sign up
To enroll or register for something (नामांकन करना)
Example: She signed up for the gym membership to start her fitness journey.
Sit back
To relax or take a comfortable position in a chair (आराम करना)
Example: She sat back and enjoyed the movie after a busy day at work.
Sit down
To take a seat (बैठना)
Example: The teacher asked the students to sit down before starting the lesson.
Sit on
To delay or postpone action on something (काम को टालना या स्थगित करना)
Example: She decided to sit on the idea of moving to a new city for a while.
Sit through
To stay until the end of a tedious or long event (अंत तक बैठना)
Example: She sat through the entire lecture without complaining.
Sit up
To rise to a sitting position; to pay close attention (उठ बैठना; ध्यान से सुनना)
Example: 1. We sat up all night talking about our plans for the trip. / 2. The new data made researchers sit up and start investigating.
Sleep over
To stay overnight in someone else’s home (दूसरे के घर रात विताना)
Example: My friend is going to sleep over at my house this weekend.
Slip up
To make a mistake (ग़लती करना)
Example: I had a slip up and sent the email to the wrong person.
Slow down
To reduce speed or rate (धीमा करना)
Example: Please slow down while driving through the neighborhood.
Sneak in/into
To enter secretly or quietly without being noticed (चुपके से प्रवेश करना)
Example: They managed to sneak in/into the concert without tickets.
Sneak out
To leave secretly or quietly without being noticed (चुपके से निकलना)
Example: He tried to sneak out of the house late at night.
Sort out
To organize, resolve a problem, or separate items (हल करना)
Example: 1. We need to sort out the details for the upcoming trip. / 2. The IT department will sort out the network issues.
Space out
To become distracted or unfocused (ध्यान भटकना)
Example: During the long lecture, his mind started to space out.
Speak out
To express one’s opinions openly and frankly (खुलकर बोलना)
Example: It’s important to speak out against injustice.
Speed up
To increase speed or rate (गति बढ़ाना)
Example: The company needs to speed up the production process to meet demand.
Split up
To separate or break up (विभाजित करना)
Example: The couple decided to split up after five years of marriage.
Spread out
To distribute over a wide area or among a number of people (फैलाना)
Example: The soldiers were ordered to spread out to cover more ground.
Stand around
To remain idle in one place (खड़े रहना)
Example: Don’t just stand around; try to make yourselves useful.
Stand by
To support; to be ready for action (साथ देना)
Example: 1. I’ll stand by you through thick and thin. / 2. The medical team had to stand by in case of an emergency.
Stand down
To resign from a position or withdraw; relaxing after a period of readiness (पद छोड़ना; विश्राम करना)
Example: 1. After the controversy, the mayor decided to stand down. / 2. The general ordered his troops to stand down.
Stand for
To represent or signify (प्रतिनिधित्व या समर्थन करना)
Example: The statue is said to stand for peace and unity.
Stand out
To be noticeably different or better (अलग दिखना)
Example: Her bright red dress made her stand out in the crowd.
Stand up
To rise to an upright position (खड़ा होना)
Example: Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom.
Stand up for
To defend or support a cause or person (समर्थन करना)
Example: 1. He decided to stand up for the rights of the employees. / 2. It’s important to stand up for what you believe in.
Start off
To begin or start a journey (शुरू करना यात्रा, आदि)
Example: We’ll start off the meeting with introductions.
Start out
To begin one’s life, career, or existence in a particular way (शुरू करना)
Example: They started out as a small online bookstore.
Start up
To begin operation or cause to begin operating (शुरू करना)
Example: The government is encouraging people to start up new technology companies.
Stay away from
To avoid being near or involved with (पास जाने या शामिल होने से बचना)
Example: 1. You should stay away from people who are negative. / 2. It’s best to stay away from sugary drinks.
Stay out
Staying away from home late at night; not getting involved in something (बाहर रहना)
Example: 1. He stayed out all night after the party. / 2. Try to stay out of trouble.