Phrases & Expressions

To pick up or respond to a ringing telephone.

• She rushed to answer the phone before it stopped ringing.
• He didn't answer the phone during the meeting.

To request the check at a restaurant when you are ready to pay.

• He asked for the bill at the end of the meal.
• Could you ask for the bill, please?

To make a cake by cooking it in an oven.

• She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
• They baked a cake together on Sunday afternoon.

To board a bus.

• They got on the bus just before it left.
• She got on the bus and found a seat by the window.

To pay attention to sound broadcast on the radio.

• He listens to the radio on his drive to work.
• They listened to the radio for the weather forecast.

To prepare a sandwich by putting food between slices of bread.

• She made a sandwich for lunch.
• He makes a sandwich every morning before work.

To create sound, especially loud or disruptive sound.

• Please don't make noise; the baby is sleeping.
• The workers made noise early in the morning.

To press a button so that a bell sounds at someone's door.

• He rang the doorbell twice before anyone answered.
• She rang the doorbell and waited outside.

To write and deliver a short piece of text to a person.

• She sent her friend a message about the plan.
• He sent me a message this morning.

To sit down in your assigned or chosen place.

• Please take your seat before the film begins.
• He took his seat near the front of the plane.