Phrases & Expressions

To start living in a new home.

• We moved in last month.
• They moved in next door.

To start living in the same home with someone, often a romantic partner.

• They decided to move in together after a year.
• Are you ready to move in together?

To leave the home where you live and go to live somewhere else.

• He moved out of his parents' house.
• When are you moving out?

To go past a person or place without stopping.

• A bus passed by every ten minutes.
• I pass by the bakery every morning on my way to work.

To return money that one has borrowed from someone.

• Nicole paid her friend back the $10 she had borrowed.
• You can borrow $50, but don't forget to pay me back.

To think about and arrange what will happen in the future.

• You should plan ahead for your holiday.
• It's wise to plan ahead when starting a new diet.

To produce a hard copy of a document or image from a computer using a printer.

• Could you print out the document before the meeting?
• He printed out the email.

To place something where it was before.

• Put it back where you found it.
• Please put the book back on the shelf.

To stretch your arm or body downwards, especially to pick something up.

• Reach down and pick up the dropped pen.
• He reached down to help the toddler.

To stretch your arms or body upwards.

• Reach up and get the box from the top shelf.
• The child reached up to touch the balloon.