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blow over
1.
blow over
Verb

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

The worry about the project deadline blew over as the team worked diligently.

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bowl over
Verb

to completely impress someone

The breathtaking view from the mountaintop bowled her over.

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change over
Verb

to replace a person in performing a task, typically at a specified time

It's time to change over; I'll take the wheel for the next leg of the journey.

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do over
Verb

to repeat or redo a task, activity, or process, often to improve the outcome

Unhappy with the initial results, the artist decided to do over the painting to capture the intended vision.

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go over to
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go over to
Verb

‌to change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position

After hearing the arguments, she decided to go over to the opposing side of the debate.

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leave over
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leave over
Verb

to set something aside to be used or handled at a later time

Let's leave some of this over for tomorrow's lunch.

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pull over
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pull over
Verb

to guide a vehicle to the side of the road or away from its current lane

When the warning lights on his dashboard lit up, he pulled over to inspect the issue.

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put over
Verb

to convey an idea or message effectively

She has a unique ability to put her ideas over to the team.

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smooth over
Verb

to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.

They decided to smooth over the conflict by quickly changing the topic.

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talk over
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talk over
Verb

to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision

Let's talk the new project over before making any decisions.

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fork over
Verb

to give something particularly one's possessions to someone, often unwillingly

The company demanded that employees fork over their personal cell phone numbers for emergency contact purposes.

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hand over
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hand over
Verb

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

The CEO was forced to hand over his position due to the scandal.

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sign over
Verb

to transfer ownership through a formal signing process

She signed the property over to her son in the inheritance process.

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turn over
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turn over
Verb

to give something to someone

The manager turned the project over to his capable team.

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hold over
Verb

to use information or secrets one knows about an individual to control, threaten, or pressure them into doing what one wants

He discovered a secret about his coworker and decided to hold it over him to gain an advantage at work.

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run over
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run over
Verb

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.

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work over
Verb

to subject an individual to physical punishment or aggression by beating them

The bullies decided to work him over after school for standing up to them.

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preside over
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preside over
Verb

to take on the role of being in charge of an event or situation, often with official responsibility

The headmaster will preside over the school's graduation ceremony.

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take over
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take over
Verb

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success.

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