Stay up
To remain awake, especially later than usual (जागते रहना)
Example: I had to stay up late to finish the project.
Step aside
To move out of the way; to resign from a position (रास्ते से हट जाना; पद से इस्तीफा देना)
Example: 1. Please step aside so I can pass. / 2. The mayor decided to step aside after 10 years in office.
Step down
To resign from a high position or responsibility (पद छोड़ना)
Example: The CEO decided to step down after many years of service.
Step in
To intervene or become involved (हस्तक्षेप करना)
Example: When the argument got heated, a mediator had to step in.
Step on
To place one’s foot on something (पर पैर रखना)
Example: Be careful not to step on the broken glass.
Step out
To leave a place for a short time (बाहर जाना)
Example: I’m going to step out for a few minutes to get some fresh air.
Step up
To increase or improve; to take action (बढ़ाना या सुधारना; कदम उठाना)
Example: 1. The company needs to step up its marketing efforts to meet the rising demand. / 2. He decided to step up and take responsibility for the mistake.
Stick around
To stay in a place or be nearby (रुकना)
Example: You can stick around after the meeting if you have any questions.
Stick out
To protrude or extend beyond a surface; to be noticeable (बाहर निकलना; ध्यान देने योग्य होना)
Example: 1. His ears stick out a little, but he doesn’t mind. / 2. The new logo really sticks out.
Stick to
To adhere to a plan, rule, or decision (योजना, नियम, या निर्णय का पालन करना)
Example: She decided to stick to her plan despite the challenges.
Stick up
To rob, especially at gunpoint (लूटना)
Example: The robber stuck up the bank and took all the money.
Stick up for
To defend or support (समर्थन करना)
Example: She always sticks up for her friends when they’re in trouble.
Stick with
To continue with or remain loval to (जारी रखना या वफादार रहना)
Example: If you want to improve, you should stick with this method.
Stop off
To make a brief visit somewhere during a journey (रास्ते में रुकना)
Example: We stopped off at a café on our way to the airport.
Stop over
To stay at a place briefly while on the way to somewhere else (ठहर जाना)
Example: We decided to stop over in Paris for a few days before heading to Rome.
Storm out
To leave angrily (गुस्से में निकलना)
Example: He stormed out of the meeting after hearing the bad news.
Straighten out
To resolve a problem or sunderstanding (ठीक करना)
Example: He promised to straighten out his finances by the end of the year.
Stress out
To feel very anxious, stressed, overwhelmed (तनाव में डालना)
Example: The upcoming exams are starting to stress me out.
Strike down
To officially annul or invalidate (रद्द करना)
Example: The court decided to strike down the new law as unconstitutional.
Strike off
To remove a name or item from a list or record (सूची से हटाना)
Example: The company decided to strike him off the list of approved vendors.
Sum up
To summarize or give a brief statement (संक्षेप में बताना)
Example: Let me sum up the meeting: we decided to move forward with the new project.
Switch off
To turn off a device or light (बंद करना)
Example: Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.
Switch on
To turn on a device or light (चालू करना)
Example: She switched on the television to watch the news.
Take after
To resemble in appearance, behavior, or character (सदृश होना)
Example: He really takes after his father in both looks and personality.
Take apart
To disassemble (अलग करना)
Example: 1. The mechanic took apart the engine to fix the issue.
Take away
To remove or subtract (ले लेना या घटाना)
Example: 1. The waiter will take away your plate once you’re finished. / 2. The ice cream helped to take away the heat.
Take back
To retract a statement or to accept something/someone back (वापस लेना)
Example: 1. She decided to take back her comment after realizing it was hurtful. / 2. I need to take back the dress I bought; it doesn’t fit properly.
Take care of
To look after or be responsible for (देखभाल करना)
Example: 1. I will take care of the arrangements for the party. / 2. She will take care of the children while we’re away for the weekend.
Take down
To dismantle or defeat; note down (गिराना, हराना; लिख देना)
Example: 1. We need to take down the old banner. / 2. The boxer took down his opponent. / 3. She asked him to take down the notes during the meeting.
Take for
To assume or mistake someone/something for another (गलत समझना)
Example: 1. He took her for a doctor because of her white coat. / 2. She took the movie for a comedy, but it turned out to be a drama.
Take in
To absorb; to deceive (अवशोषित करना; धोखा देना)
Example: 1. She took in all the details of the lecture. / 2. Don’t be taken in by his promises; he’s not trustworthy.
Take off
To remove; to leave the ground (aircraft); to become successful; taking a break (दूर करना; उड़ान भरना; सफल हो जाना; छुट्टी लेना)
Example: 1. He took off his jacket because it was hot inside. / 2. The plane will take off in 10 minutes. / 3. The new app has really taken off. / 4. I’m taking Friday off to rest.
Take on
To accept responsibility or work; to compete against (स्वीकार करना; प्रतिस्पर्धा करना)
Example: 1. She took on a new project at work. / 2. The boxer took on a bigger opponent in the ring.
Take out
To remove; to go on a date (बाहर निकालना; डेट पर जाना)
Example: 1. He had to take out two teeth at the dentist. / 2. My boyfriend is going to take me out to dinner tonight.
Take out on
To unleash one’s emotions or frustrations on someone (अपनी भावनाएं या गुस्सा प्रकट करना)
Example: He was having a bad day and took it out on his family.
Take over
To assume control of something (नियंत्रण लेना)
Example: The vice-president will take over the responsibilities while the CEO is away.
Take someone for
To assume someone is a certain kind of person (किसी को समझना)
Example: 1. I took him for his twin brother; they look so alike. / 2. Don’t take her kindness for weakness.
Take to
To develop a liking for; to begin to do (आदत डालना; शुरू करना)
Example: 1. He took to waking up early to enjoy the quiet. / 2. After the accident, she took to staying indoors.
Take up
To start a new hobby or challenge; to occupy space or time (शुरू करना; स्थान या समय घेरना)
Example: 1. He decided to take up painting as a hobby. / 2. The new sofa will take up a lot of space in the living room. / 3. The meeting is going to take up most of the afternoon.
Talk back
To reply rudely or defensively (बेरूखी से जवाब देना)
Example: The student was sent to the principal’s office for talking back to the teacher.
Talk down to
To talk to someone as if they are less intelligent than you (कम बुद्धिमान समझना)
Example: Please don’t talk down to me; I understand the issue.
Talk into
To persuade someone to do something (मनाना)
Example: He managed to talk her into going to the party.
Talk out
To discuss something thoroughly until an agreement is reached (बातचीत से हल करना)
Example: They need to talk out their differences to resolve the conflict.
Talk out of
To persuade someone not to do something (मना करना)
Example: I tried to talk him out of quitting his job.
Talk over
To discuss something in detail (चर्चा करना)
Example: We need to talk over the details of the plan before we proceed.
Talk to
To speak with someone (बात करना)
Example: I need to talk to you about something important.
Tear apart
To destroy or criticize harshly; to upset greatly (आलोचना करना; बहुत परेशान करना)
Example: 1. The angry dog tore apart the newspaper. / 2. The arguments are tearing their friendship apart. / 3. The critics tore apart his latest movie in their reviews.
Tear off
To remove by tearing (फाड़कर अलग करना)
Example: She tore off a piece of paper to write down the phone number.
Tear up
To rip into pieces; to become very emotional (टुकड़े-टुकड़े करना; बहुत भावुक हो जाना)
Example: 1. The puppy loves to tear up newspapers. / 2. The emotional speech tore up the audience.