Phrases & Expressions

To return borrowed money.

• I'll pay you back next week.
• He paid back the loan.

To connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into a socket.

• Could you plug in your phone before the battery dies?
• Did you plug in the laptop?

To enter your details to access an account.

• You need to sign in first.
• Sign in to your account to see your recent orders.

to go more slowly

• Slow down, you're driving too fast.
• The economy is slowing down.

To remove something or someone from a place or from a person.

• The waiter took away our plates.
• Nothing can take away my happiness today.

To look after someone or something.

• Can you take care of the children tonight?
• Take care of yourself.

To be careful.

• Watch out for the steps!
• You need to watch out for scams.

To rely or depend on someone to do something.

• My brother has a great sense of humor, so I can always count on him to cheer me up.
• If I can count on you to wake me up, I won't set my alarm.

To contact someone later to give information or a reply.

• I'll get back to you soon.
• Can I get back to you tomorrow with an answer?

To stop resisting or opposing someone or something, and agree to what they want.

• Don't give in to pressure from your friends.
• After hours of arguing, she finally gave in.