Destination C1 unit 14 phrasal verb

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if separate amounts add up to a total amount, together they form that total
combine to produce a particular result or effect

add up to
The prices of the items add up to $50. All the clues add up to a surprising conclusion. When you add up the scores, they add up to a perfect game.

divide something such as a total amount into separate parts breakdown (n)
break down
The car broke down on the way to the beach. She broke down in tears after hearing the sad news. Let's break down the project into smaller tasks to make it easier.

increase or make something increase gradually develop talk about someone or something in a very positive way so that people are impressed with them make someone bigger, healthier and stronger, especially by making them eat more build-up (n)
build up
She wants to build up her confidence before the presentation. They are trying to build up a strong team for the project. The company plans to build up its customer base over the next year.

give someone money so that they do not act against you
buy off
He tried to buy off the witness to change his story. The company bought off the competition to dominate the market. She was bought off with a large sum of money to keep quiet.

pay money to your business partner so that you can control all of a business you previously owned together buyout (n)
buy out
After years of partnership, she decided to buy out her friend’s share of the restaurant. The company plans to buy out its competitor to expand its market. He was able to buy out the investors and take full control of the project.

buy large amounts of something or all of it that is available
buy up
The company decided to buy up all the local farms to expand their business. During the sale, many people rushed to buy up the discounted items before they ran out. Investors are trying to buy up shares of the company before the price goes up.

take something that you earn or are given in one year or period of time into the next one carry-over (n)
carry over
I couldn't finish my project, so I will carry it over to next week. We have some unused vacation days that we can carry over to next year. If you don't use your points this month, they will carry over to the next month.

reach a particular number or amount
clock up
She managed to clock up over 100 miles during her training for the marathon. After a year of hard work, he clocked up enough experience to get a promotion. The car clocked up 50,000 miles before it needed any major repairs.

if people club together, each of them gives some money so all the money collected can be used to buy something
club together
We decided to club together to buy a gift for our teacher. The neighbors clubbed together to fix the playground. Let's club together and rent a van for the trip.

try to make people support you or buy something from you
drum up
The team worked hard to drum up interest in the new product before its launch. She organized a fundraiser to drum up support for the local animal shelter. They are trying to drum up more volunteers for the community clean-up event.

get much larger
mount up
The costs of the project began to mount up quickly. As the sun set, the stars started to mount up in the night sky. He decided to mount up on his horse for a ride in the countryside.

give someone the same amount of money that you borrowed from them
pay back
I need to pay back the money I borrowed from my friend. She promised to pay back the favor by helping me with my homework. After I get my paycheck, I will pay back my parents for the loan.

spend or pay money, especially a lot of money provide money from an amount invested over a period of time
pay out
The company will pay out bonuses to all employees at the end of the year. If you win the lottery, they will pay out your prize in installments. After the project was completed, the contractor was paid out for their work.

think carefully and form an opinion about a person or a situation
size up
Before making a decision, I need to size up the options available to me. She quickly sized up her opponent before the match started. He sized up the new car to see if it would fit in his garage.

remove one number or quantity from another number or quantity
take away
Four take away two is two.

make someone heavy and unable to move easily cause problems for someone or something or make someone worried
weigh down
The heavy backpack began to weigh down on her shoulders as she walked. His worries about the exam started to weigh down on him. The extra responsibilities at work can weigh down even the most organized person.
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