Phrases & Expressions

To exchange investments, savings or credits for money, or to withdraw money.

• You can cash out at any time.
• Many early investors cashed out when the company went public.

To return to a subject later, usually one that was not finished.

• We're running out of time, let's circle back to this later.
• Can we circle back to the budget after we discuss the project goals?

To return to a topic later, after more information is available.

• Let me check the numbers and circle back to you tomorrow.
• We will circle back to this point at the end of the meeting.

To leave a place quickly, often because someone has rudely told you to.

• The owner shouted at the boys to clear off.
• Clear off and don't come back!

To fasten something into place with a clip, often with a click.

• Clip the battery in until you hear a click.
• Make sure the harness clips in properly before you start.

To block a place so that people cannot enter it.

• The police closed off the street after the accident.
• They closed off part of the museum for cleaning.

To move forward, often used as an instruction to a vehicle or person.

• The marshaller waved his arms to tell the pilot to come ahead.
• The ground crew signalled the truck to come ahead slowly.

To stop taking something for a period to reduce tolerance or allow the body to reset.

• You should cycle off caffeine for a week.
• Some athletes cycle off supplements for a few weeks each year.

To decorate a place or thing to make it look attractive.

• They decided to deck out the room for the party.
• She likes to deck out her new car with accessories.

For members of a group to die one after another over a period of time.

• The trees in the forest are dying off due to drought.
• Many fish died off when the river became polluted.