Phrases & Expressions

To officially leave a job.

• She resigned from her job last week.
• He resigned from his position as manager.

To stop working permanently before the usual or expected age.

• They plan to retire early and travel the world.
• He decided to retire early due to health reasons.

To go back to the starting point or base, especially after an emergency.

• The pilot decided to return to base.
• After the engine trouble, they had to return to base.

To manage a company.

• She runs a small business.
• It's hard to run a business alone.

To be in danger of something bad happening.

• You run a risk of injury if you don't wear a helmet.
• By telling the truth, he ran the risk of losing his job.

To achieve the best result of its kind that has been done so far.

• She set a record for the fastest swim.
• The film set a record for opening-week sales.

To decide on a goal.

• The company set ambitious targets.
• We set new targets every quarter.

To model good behaviour so others follow suit.

• Parents should set a good example for their children.
• He set an example for the whole team.

Very convincing proof.

• There is strong evidence to suggest he is guilty.
• Scientists have strong evidence for this theory.

To give in a written report.

• Please submit the report by Friday.
• She submitted her annual report.