Directions 1 Flashcards
(36 cards)
break in
Enter a building illegally.
Example: ‘Someone broke into my flat and stole my TV and my wife’s jewellery.’
breathe in
Inhale air into your lungs. Example: ‘Air goes into your lungs when you breathe in.’
check in
Register at a hotel or airport.
Example: ‘You can check in any time after 14:00.’
come in
Enter a place or room.
Example: ‘The President came in and everyone stood up.’
fall in
Fall into a particular place. Example: ‘The dog slipped and fell into the river.’
get in
Enter a vehicle or a place.
Example: ‘He got in the car and drove away.’
get into
Enter a place or situation. Example: ‘Russians can’t get into Europe without a Schengen visa.’
go in
Enter a place.
Example: ‘I’m scared. I don’t want to go in.’
let in
Allow someone to enter. Example: ‘The security guard didn’t let me in because I didn’t have any ID.’
log in
Enter your username and password to access a computer or account.
Example: ‘I can’t log into my account because I have forgotten my password.’
move in
Start living in a new home.
Example: ‘We will move into our new flat next week.’
put in
Place something in a particular position.
Example: ‘Please put the cups in the cupboard.’
sign in
Register or write your name on an entry list.
Example: ‘We have to sign in when we get to work.’
breathe out
Exhale air from your lungs.
Example: ‘Air goes out of your lungs when you breathe out.’
check out
Leave and pay for a stay at a hotel or other accommodations.
Example: ‘You must check out before 11:00.’
cut out
Remove something by cutting.
Example: ‘Draw three circles and cut them out.’
fall out
Fall from a place, often used in a context of something falling from a higher position.
Example: ‘We have window bars so that the children don’t fall out of the window.’
fill up
Add more until a container is full.
Example: ‘I need to go to the petrol station to fill up.’
get out
Leave a vehicle or a closed place.
Example: ‘They took the photo when she was getting out of the car.’
Remove something from a place or a position.
Example: ‘My leg is stuck and I can’t get it out!’
get up
Rise from bed or a seated position.
Example: ‘I usually get up at 8am on weekdays.’
go out
Leave a building or enclosed space, often for a social activity.
Example: ‘Do you mind if I go out for a cigarette?’
go up
Increase in value or amount.
Example: ‘I think prices will go up next year, so it is better to buy it now.’
Ascend to a higher level. Example: ‘I am lazy so I prefer to go up to the third floor in the lift.’
heat up
Make something warm or hotter.
Example: ‘If it is too cold you can heat it up in the microwave.’
hurry up
Move or act quickly.
Example: ‘We will miss the train if you don’t hurry up.’
