Phrases & Expressions

To connect to a phone call or online meeting that other people are on.

• Please join the call at 3 PM.
• Everyone needs to join the call now.

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.

Almost; very nearly.

• We are just about finished with the project.
• Just about everyone agreed with the plan.

To remain on the left side, especially when driving or walking on a path.

• Keep left at the fork in the road.
• Keep left to stay on the main road.

To remain on the right side, especially when driving or walking on a path.

• Keep right when you see the sign.
• In this country, you must keep right.

Used to tell a service worker that they can keep the extra money you paid.

• Here's twenty. Keep the change.
• I gave the taxi driver twenty dollars and told him to keep the change.

A polite closing phrase used in letters and emails to express good wishes to the recipient.

• I ended the email with "Kind regards" and my name.
• Kind regards from sunny Spain!

To go down to the ground onto your knees.

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