Phrases & Expressions

To make an effort to achieve a particular goal or aim.

• We are working towards a solution.
• She works towards her dream of becoming a doctor.

Used to talk about an imagined past situation or a past action that did not happen.

• I would have helped if I had known.
• She would have come, but she was sick.

A polite way to ask if something can be done.

• Would it be possible to reschedule?
• Would it be possible to get a refund?

To complete or finish a task, meeting, or activity.

• Let's wrap up this meeting.
• I need to wrap up my work.

To prepare a written report.

• I'm writing a report on sales.
• He wrote a detailed report.

A contract that is documented in writing and signed by the parties.

• Always get a written contract.
• The written contract protects both sides.

To make a part of a picture or image appear larger.

• Zoom in on the details of the painting.
• The camera zoomed in on her surprised face.

To make a part of a picture or image appear smaller and show more of the surrounding area.

• Zoom out to see the whole city on the map.
• Zoom out so we can see the entire garden.

An HTTP error message meaning that the server refuses to let you see a page.

• I got a 403 Forbidden error when I tried to open the page.
• A 403 Forbidden message means you do not have permission to see the page.

An HTTP status code indicating that the server is temporarily unable to handle the request.

• Please try again later.
• The server is currently unavailable.