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1. OUT SOMETHING/ SOMETHING OUT

   • to make something that is burning stop burning
     • They managed to put out the fire.

2. OFF SOMETHING/DOING SOMETHING OR SOMETHING OFF

   • to arrange to do something at a later time
   • I can't put off going to the dentist any longer.

3. BACK SOMETHING/SOMETHING BACK

   • to put something where it was before it was moved
     • I put the book back on the shelf

4. ON SOMETHING/ SOMETHING ON

   • CLOTHES:to put clothes or shoes onto your body
     • And I want you to put on some baggy clothes, so that you'll feel comfortable while working.
   • MAKE UP:to put make-up or cream onto your skin
     • Is there a mirror somewhere? I need to put my make-up on.
   • MUSIC/FILM: to put a CD/DVD, etc. into a machine so that you can see or hear it
     • Would you mind if I put some music on?
   • EQUIPMENT: to make a piece of equipment work by pressing a switch
     • Could you put the light on?
   • WEIGHT: If someone puts on weight, they become heavier.
     • She put on over 4 kilos in a month.

5. UP SOMETHING/SOMETHING UP

   • RAISE : to raise something, or to fix something in a raised position
     • I put my hand up to ask the teacher a question.
     • They've put a few pictures up on the wall.
   • SPREAD: to spread something that is folded or rolled up, such as a tent, umbrella, etc. so that it is ready to be used
     • I'll put my umbrella up.
   • MONEY : to increase the price or value of something
     • I see they've put up the price of fuel again.

6. SOMEBODY THROUGH

   • to connect someone using a telephone to the person they want to speak to
     • Can you put me through to customer services, please?

7. DOWN SOMEBODY OR SOMETHING / SOMEBODY OR SOMETHING DOWN

   • to put someone or something that you are holding onto the floor or onto another surface
     • I put my bags down while we spoke.
   • to write someone’s name on a list or document, usually in order to arrange for them to do something
     • I put you down for the trip next week.

8. DOWN SOMETHING/ SOMETHING DOWN

   • If you put the phone down, you put the part of the telephone that you speak into back to its usual position.
   • "I'll be there in a minute," answered Carla quickly and put the phone down.

9. AWAY SOMETHING/ SOMETHING AWAY

   • to put something in the place or container where you usually keep it
   • Put your toys away now.