1. to decrease the volume or strength of something (volume, heat, etc.) 2. to reject an offer They _______ _______ our proposal.

to come without an appointment; to visit briefly "John ________ ____ my office to talk about last month's sales figures."

to write information in blanks "Please _______ _____ these forms and bring them on your first day of work."

to eventually reach, do, or decide "At first I thought I wanted to be an accountant. Then, I studied finance. I _____ ____ getting my degree in management, though."

to help

to discard; to put an end to "They ____ _____ _____ bonuses last year because their profits were so low."

ask many people the same question

to support

to arrive and register at a hotel or airport

to reluctantly stop fighting or arguing "Management didn't want to ____ _____ to the union's demands, but in the end they had no choice."

to compare prices We should bid low on this one. They always ______ ______.

to rely on "We have a great team. I can ________ everyone to do their best."