to make use of sth
21bring sth about phrasal — verb (T) to make something happen: Computers have brought about many changes in the workplace. bring sb/sth around/round phrasal verb (T) 1 bring the conversation around/round to to deliberately and gradually introduce a new subject into a… …
22ˈbase sth on sth — phrasal verb 1) to use particular ideas or facts to make a decision, do a calculation, or develop a theory Her theories are based largely on personal experience.[/ex] 2) to use something as a model for a film, piece of writing, or work of art The …
23push sth through — UK US push sth through Phrasal Verb with push({{}}/pʊʃ/ verb ► to make a plan or suggestion be officially accepted or put into use: »We are trying to push this deal through as quickly as possible. »The president is trying to push through various… …
24put sth in — UK US put sth in Phrasal Verb with put({{}}/pʊt/ verb (putting, put, put) ► to fix a machine, piece of equipment, or system in a place and make it ready to use: »Choose the bathroom you want, and we will put it in for you within three days. ► to… …
25run with sth — UK US run with sth Phrasal Verb with run({{}}/rʌn/ verb (running, ran, run) INFORMAL ► to use or try an idea: »I d like to thank my managers for allowing me to run with this proposal and make the most of it …
26type sth up — UK US type sth up Phrasal Verb with type({{}}/taɪp/ verb [I or T] ► to use a keyboard to make a printed copy of something that was written by hand: »Could you type up the report by Monday? …
27ˌput sth ˈin — phrasal verb 1) to spend time or effort doing something Wendy has been putting in more hours at the office recently.[/ex] 2) to put equipment somewhere and make it ready to use We re having a burglar alarm put in.[/ex] 3) to make an official… …
28inˈvest in sth — phrasal verb 1) to buy something that you will use a lot I finally invested in a new computer.[/ex] 2) to spend money on something in order to improve it or to make it more successful This government believes in investing in education.[/ex] …
29ˌput sth ˈout — phrasal verb 1) to make something stop burning 2) to switch off a light 3) to put something in a place where someone will see it, so that they can use it or take it I put out food for the birds in cold weather.[/ex] …
30ˌround sth ˈoff — phrasal verb 1) to end something in a satisfactory way They rounded off their six match tour with a brilliant victory.[/ex] 2) to make an angle or surface curved and smooth Use a sharp knife to round off the edges.[/ex] …
