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Deal with
To take action to do something, especially to solve a problem. (Ex. The government must now deal with the problem of high unemployment.)
Break up
To break something to make smaller pieces. (Ex. Break the chocolate up into squares.)
Run out
To use all of something and not have any left. (Ex. Many hospitals are running out of money.)
Look up to
To admire and respect somebody (Ex. She is an excellent role model that other women look up to.)
Take after
To resemble someone in appearance or habit (Ex. You should take after your sister who is a diligent student.)
Pick (something) up
To learn something (Ex. Don't bother with the computer manual - you'll pick it up as you go along.)
Try (something) out
To use something to discover if it works or if you like it. (Ex. Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.)
Talk (someone) into
To persuade someone to do something. (Ex. He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it.)
put (someone) off
To discourage someone. (Ex. He keeps asking me out, and I keep putting him off.)
