Phrases & Expressions

To give one of a number of things to each person in a group.

• The teacher handed out the exam papers.
• Volunteers handed out blankets to the homeless.

To spend time with someone in a relaxed way.

• I usually hang out with my friends after school.
• She likes to hang out with her family.

To end a phone call.

• Don't hang up, I have more to say.
• She said goodbye and hung up the phone.

To get into water or a vehicle quickly, often by jumping.

• The children jumped in the pool as soon as we arrived.
• Jump in, and I'll drive you to the station.

To quickly get on a vehicle, especially a bus or train.

• Let's jump on the bus before it leaves.
• Jump on the train at the next stop.

To move suddenly upwards by jumping.

• The children jumped up and down with excitement.
• The dog jumped up to catch the ball.

To go down to the ground onto your knees.

• He knelt down to tie his shoelace.
• The children knelt down to pray.

To exit a system or computer, ending your session.

• Don't forget to log off when you finish.
• I need to log off before I leave.

To enter a system or computer using a username and password.

• Please log on to the network.
• I can't log on to my account.

To go away from a place or person.

• The crowd moved away from the accident.
• Please move away from the edge of the platform.