Carry out
Meaning - To perform or execute a task or policy.
Example - The government promised to carry out an investigation into the alleged corruption.
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Stand for
Meaning - To represent or support a particular idea, principle, or group.
Example - The politician stands for equality and social justice.
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Step down
Meaning - To resign or voluntarily leave a position of authority.
Example - The prime minister announced his decision to step down after serving two terms.
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Settle on
Meaning - To reach an agreement or make a decision after discussion or negotiation.
Example - The two parties finally settled on a compromise regarding the controversial legislation.
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Bring about
Meaning - To cause or initiate a change or outcome.
Example - The new government hopes to bring about positive reforms in the education system.
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Carry forward
Meaning - To continue or advance a policy, idea, or plan.
Example - The president aims to carry forward the economic reforms initiated by his predecessor.
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Phase out
Meaning - To gradually remove or discontinue something.
Example - The government plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics to reduce environmental pollution.
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Put forth
Meaning - To propose or present an idea, plan, or argument.
Example - The opposition party put forth a comprehensive healthcare reform proposal.
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Take up
Meaning - To adopt or begin dealing with an issue or problem.
Example - The government decided to take up the issue of unemployment as a top priority.
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Carry on
Meaning - To continue an activity or process.
Example - The negotiations between the two countries carried on for several months.
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Bring down
Meaning - To cause the downfall or removal of a government or leader.
Example - The protests aimed to bring down the corrupt regime.
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Fill in
Meaning - To temporarily assume the responsibilities of a position or role.
Example - The deputy minister filled in for the absent minister during the conference.
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Crack down on
Meaning - To take strict or decisive measures against illegal activities or wrongdoing.
Example - The government vowed to crack down on organized crime and drug trafficking.
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Run for
Meaning - To compete as a candidate for a political office in an election.
Example - She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
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Carry over
Meaning - To transfer or extend something from one situation or period to another.
Example - The new law allowed unused vacation days to be carried over to the next year.
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Back down
Meaning - To withdraw from a position or decision due to pressure or opposition.
Example - Under public pressure, the government backed down from implementing the controversial policy.
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Take over
Meaning - To assume control or responsibility for something from someone else.
Example - The opposition party won the election and took over the government.
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Bring in
Meaning - To introduce or implement a new law, regulation, or policy.
Example - The government plans to bring in stricter regulations to curb pollution.
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Take on
Meaning - To accept or undertake a responsibility or challenge.
Example - The newly appointed minister took on the task of economic reform.
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Hold back
Meaning - To restrain or prevent progress or action.
Example - Political rivalries held back the implementation of vital infrastructure projects.
Meaning - To perform or execute a task or policy.
Example - The government promised to carry out an investigation into the alleged corruption.
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Meaning - To represent or support a particular idea, principle, or group.
Example - The politician stands for equality and social justice.
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Meaning - To resign or voluntarily leave a position of authority.
Example - The prime minister announced his decision to step down after serving two terms.
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Settle on
Meaning - To reach an agreement or make a decision after discussion or negotiation.
Example - The two parties finally settled on a compromise regarding the controversial legislation.
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Meaning - To cause or initiate a change or outcome.
Example - The new government hopes to bring about positive reforms in the education system.
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Carry forward
Meaning - To continue or advance a policy, idea, or plan.
Example - The president aims to carry forward the economic reforms initiated by his predecessor.
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Phase out
Meaning - To gradually remove or discontinue something.
Example - The government plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics to reduce environmental pollution.
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Put forth
Meaning - To propose or present an idea, plan, or argument.
Example - The opposition party put forth a comprehensive healthcare reform proposal.
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Take up
Meaning - To adopt or begin dealing with an issue or problem.
Example - The government decided to take up the issue of unemployment as a top priority.
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Carry on
Meaning - To continue an activity or process.
Example - The negotiations between the two countries carried on for several months.
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Bring down
Meaning - To cause the downfall or removal of a government or leader.
Example - The protests aimed to bring down the corrupt regime.
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Fill in
Meaning - To temporarily assume the responsibilities of a position or role.
Example - The deputy minister filled in for the absent minister during the conference.
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Crack down on
Meaning - To take strict or decisive measures against illegal activities or wrongdoing.
Example - The government vowed to crack down on organized crime and drug trafficking.
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Meaning - To compete as a candidate for a political office in an election.
Example - She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
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Carry over
Meaning - To transfer or extend something from one situation or period to another.
Example - The new law allowed unused vacation days to be carried over to the next year.
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Back down
Meaning - To withdraw from a position or decision due to pressure or opposition.
Example - Under public pressure, the government backed down from implementing the controversial policy.
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Meaning - To assume control or responsibility for something from someone else.
Example - The opposition party won the election and took over the government.
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Bring in
Meaning - To introduce or implement a new law, regulation, or policy.
Example - The government plans to bring in stricter regulations to curb pollution.
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Take on
Meaning - To accept or undertake a responsibility or challenge.
Example - The newly appointed minister took on the task of economic reform.
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Hold back
Meaning - To restrain or prevent progress or action.
Example - Political rivalries held back the implementation of vital infrastructure projects.
