phrasal verbs unit 4 new ideas business result u ...

The company have introduced efficient ways to use water at work. They are taking the energy efficient project forward. (what does take forward mean?)

I've tried to create a new database to solve the problem (create = bring down or come up with)

I tried to avoid the problem (is it get around or pay off)?

Covid has brought about so many problems in society. (what does brought about mean?)

This year I'm going to take up swimming (what does take up mean)

have a good result = pay in or pay off

I set up a new company in the Cameron isles (what does set up mean?)

We performed a research study on the effects of COVID on business! perform (an activity, research) - what is a similar meaning phrasal verb?

I'm going to bring down the prices in this company one way or another!! It is bringing me down. What does bring down mean?