Tell apart
To distinguish between two or more things (अंतर बताना)
Example: It’s difficult to tell apart the identical twins.
Tell off
To scold or reprimand (डांटना)
Example: The teacher told off the students for misbehaving.
Tell on
Report someone’s wrongdoing or secrets to an authority figure (शिकायत करना)
Example: My classmate told the teacher on me for starting a fire.
Tell upon
To have a noticeable effect on someone (प्रभाव डालना)
Example: Years of hard labor began to tell upon his body.
Think about
To consider (के बारे में सोचना)
Example: Please think about the consequences before you act.
Think ahead
To plan for the future (आगे की सोचना)
Example: It’s important to think ahead and plan for the future.
Think back
To recall or remember (याद करना)
Example: Let me think back to when I first heard that song.
Think of
To consider or have an opinion about something (के बारे में सोचना या राय बनाना)
Example: 1. I can’t think of her name right now. / 2. She’s always thinking of others.
Think over
To consider carefully before making a decision (विचार करना)
Example: Please think over my proposal carefully.
Think up
To invent or imagine something (सोचकर निकालना)
Example: The marketing team is trying to think up a catchy slogan.
Throw away
To discard; to waste (फेंकना; बर्बाद करना)
Example: Please throw away the empty wrappers.
Throw out
To discard; to eject from a place (फेंकना, किसी जगह से बाहर कर देना)
Example: 1. The judge had to throw out the case due to lack of evidence. / 2. He was thrown out of the bar for causing a disturbance.
Throw up
To vomit; producing something (उल्टी करना; उत्पादन करना)
Example: 1. The food poisoning made him throw up. / 2. The unexpected news threw up some new challenges.
Tidy up
To clean or organize (साफ़-सफ़ाई करना या व्यवस्थित करना)
Example: Before the guests arrive, we need to tidy up the living room.
Tie up
To bind or secure with a rope or cord; to engage or occupy (बांधना)
Example: 1. We need to tie up the boat securely to the dock. / 2. He’s tied up in a meeting all morning.
Tone down
To make something less forceful or offensive (कम करना, आपत्तिजनक बनाना)
Example: Could you please tone down your language? It’s a bit harsh.
Touch on
To mention or refer to something briefly (संक्षेप में उल्लेख या संदर्भ देना)
Example: The speaker briefly touched on the topic of climate change.
Touch up
To improve or repair small details (सुधारना)
Example: She decided to touch up her makeup before the photos.
Toy with
To consider something casually or without seriousness (बिना गंभीरता के विचार करना)
Example: She was toying with the idea of quitting her job.
Track down
To find something or someone after a search (ढूंढना)
Example: The librarian helped her track down a rare first edition.
Trade in
To exchange something as part of a transaction for something else (अदला-बदली करना)
Example: I decided to trade in my old car for a new one.
Trick into
To deceive someone into doing something (धोखा देना)
Example: The con artist tricked the elderly woman into giving him her life savings.
Try on
To wear something to see if it fits or looks good (पहनकर देखना)
Example: Could I try on this jacket, please?
Try out
To test or use something to see if it works or is suitable (आजमाना)
Example: I’m going to try out the new software.
Turn around
To change direction; to improve significantly (दिशा बदलना; काफी सुधार करना)
Example: The company managed to turn around its failing business.
Turn away
To refuse entry or service (मना करना)
Example: The company had to turn away potential clients due to high demand.
Turn back
To return to a starting point; to revert (वापस जाना)
Example: We had to turn back because the road was blocked by fallen trees.
Turn down
To refuse or reject an offer or request (अस्वीकार करना)
Example: She turned down the job offer because it didn’t match her career goals.
Turn in
To submit; to go to bed (सौंपना; सोने जाना)
Example: 1. She turned in her assignment just before the deadline. / 2. He decided to turn in early after a long day at work.
Turn into
To transform into something else (में बदलना)
Example: The caterpillar turned into a butterfly after a few weeks.
Turn off
To deactivate or stop a device or light (बंद करना)
Example: Please turn off the lights before you leave the room.
Turn on
To activate or start a device or light (चालू करना)
Example: He turned on the TV to watch the news.
Turn out
To develop or result; to attend or produce (विकसित होना या परिणाम निकलना; भाग लेना या उत्पादन करना)
Example: 1. It turned out that she was right about the meeting being canceled. / 2. A large crowd turned out to watch the parade.
Turn over
To flip; to transfer control or possession (पलटना; नियंत्रण करना)
Example: 1. She turned over the card to reveal the hidden message. / 2. The lawyer turned the documents over to the client.
Turn up
To arrive unexpectedly; to increase volume or intensity (प्रकट होना; तीव्रता बढ़ाना)
Example: 1. I’m sure they’ll turn up soon. / 2. My missing keys turned up in the washing machine.
Urge on
To encourage or motivate strongly (प्रोत्साहित करना)
Example: His friends urged him on to finish the race, even when he felt exhausted.
Use up
To consume or deplete entirely (इस्तेमाल करना)
Example: I accidentally used up all the milk while making breakfast.
Verge on
To approach closely; to be on the edge of (करीब पहुंचना; किनारे पर होना)
Example: The situation verges on disaster if we don’t act quickly.
Vote in
To elect into office or accept by voting (वोट देकर चुनना)
Example: Citizens will vote in the upcoming election to choose their new leader.
Vote off
To remove from consideration or participation by voting (मतदान द्वारा विचार या भागीदारी से हटाना)
Example: They decided to vote off the weakest player from the game.
Vouch for
To confirm the truth or reliability of someone or something (सच्चाई या विश्वसनीयता की पुष्टि करना)
Example: I can vouch for his honesty; he’s always been trustworthy.
Wait around
To remain in one place waiting for someone or something (इंतज़ार करना)
Example: We had to wait around for over an hour before the meeting started.
Wait on
To serve or attend to someone (सेवा करना)
Example: The waiter will wait on you as soon as a table becomes available.
Wake up
To arise from sleep; to awaken someone (नींद से जागना; किसी को जगाना)
Example: I usually wake up at 7 a.m. to start my day.
Walk out
To leave a place in protest or as part of a strike (बाहर निकल जाना)
Example: She decided to walk out of the meeting after the discussion became heated.
Ward off
To avert or prevent something (टालना या रोकना)
Example: Garlic is believed to ward off colds and other illnesses.
Warm up
To prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising lightly (गरम करना, हल्की शुरुआती कसरत)
Example: The players warmed up before the match to avoid injuries.
Wash away
To remove or carry off by the action of water (बहा ले जाना)
Example: The heavy rain caused the mud to wash away from the road.
Wash off
To clean something by washing (धोकर साफ़ करना)
Example: She had to wash off the dirt after gardening all afternoon.
Wash out
To be removed by washing; to cancel due to bad weather (धोने से निकल जाना; खराब मौसम के कारण रद्द होना)
Example: 1. The paint started to wash out after it rained heavily. / 2. The game was washed out by the heavy rain.