Phrases & Expressions

To feel that someone understands your thoughts and feelings.

• It's good to feel understood by a friend.
• She finally felt understood.

To make a formal request for money or compensation, especially to an insurance company.

• You should file a claim for the damage.
• She filed a claim with her insurance company after the accident.

To clean pipes or a system by passing fluid through them.

• We need to flush the system before adding new oil.
• Flush the system to remove any debris.

To temporarily stop a credit or debit card from being used, often to prevent unauthorized transactions.

• You should freeze your card if you lose it.
• The app lets you freeze your card instantly.

The maximum power output from the engines, usually for takeoff.

• The aircraft accelerated rapidly with full thrust.
• Full thrust is required for short runways.

To show information formally to others.

• She gave a presentation on marketing.
• I have to give a presentation tomorrow.

To agree to something formally or officially.

• Patients must give consent before any operation is carried out.
• Her parents gave their consent for the school trip.

To treat someone or something as more important than others.

• The hospital gives priority to emergency cases.
• We must give priority to safety on this project.

The act of using your success, time or money to help other people or your community.

• She believes in giving back to her community.
• The company is known for giving back to local schools.

Applying the brakes forcefully and suddenly to stop a vehicle quickly.

• Heavy braking is needed to avoid the obstacle.
• The accident was caused by heavy braking.