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Word
background
Example
His background helped him.
Translation
خلفية

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stand by

stand+by
Ultra Core

support someone or be ready to help

Example

I will stand by you during the meeting.

العربية
يدعم شخصًا أو يكون مستعدًا للمساعدة سأدعمك أثناء الاجتماع.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Both Particle: by Support

Sense: support or be ready.

look after

look+after
Ultra Core

take care of a person, animal, or thing

Example

She has to look after her younger brother today.

العربية
يعتني بشخص أو حيوان أو شيء عليها أن تعتني بأخيها الأصغر اليوم.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: after Care For

boil down to

boil+down+to
Common

have one main cause, fact, or conclusion

Example

The decision boils down to cost.

العربية
ينحصر في سبب أو حقيقة أو خلاصة أساسية القرار ينحصر في عامل التكلفة.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: down Main Point

try on

try+on
Common

put on clothing to see whether it fits or looks good

Example

You can try on the jacket before buying it.

العربية
يجرب ارتداء الملابس ليرى إن كانت مناسبة يمكنك تجربة السترة قبل شرائها.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: on Try Clothes

dish out

dish+out
Extended

give or distribute something, often in large amounts

Example

The coach dished out plenty of advice.

العربية
يقدم أو يوزع شيئًا، غالبًا بكميات كبيرة قدّم المدرب الكثير من النصائح.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Distribute

burst out

burst+out
Extended

suddenly begin doing something, especially laughing, crying, or speaking

Example

Everyone burst out laughing at the joke.

العربية
يبدأ فجأة في فعل شيء، خصوصًا الضحك أو البكاء أو الكلام انفجر الجميع ضاحكين بسبب النكتة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Sudden Start

make up

make+up
Ultra Core

invent an idea, explanation, story, or plan

Example

We need to make up a better solution.

العربية
يبتكر فكرة أو تفسيرًا أو قصة أو خطة علينا ابتكار حل أفضل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Invent

Sense: invent a story or explanation.

rule out

rule+out
Extended

exclude a possibility, option, or explanation

Example

We cannot rule out that possibility yet.

العربية
يستبعد احتمالًا أو خيارًا أو تفسيرًا لا يمكننا استبعاد ذلك الاحتمال بعد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Exclude Option

come over

come+over
Ultra Core

visit someone informally for a short time

Example

Why don’t you come over after work?

العربية
يزور شخصًا زيارة غير رسمية وقصيرة لماذا لا تزورنا بعد العمل؟
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: over Visit Casually

get away

get+away
Ultra Core

escape from a place, person, or difficult situation

Example

They managed to get away before anyone noticed.

العربية
يهرب من مكان أو شخص أو وضع صعب تمكنوا من الهرب قبل أن يلاحظ أحد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: away Escape

dig into

dig+into
Extended

investigate or examine a subject or problem carefully

Example

The team will dig into the complaint.

العربية
يحقق في موضوع أو مشكلة ويفحصها بعناية سيفحص الفريق الشكوى.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: into Investigate

write down

write+down
Extended

record information in writing

Example

Please write down the address.

العربية
يسجل معلومات كتابةً من فضلك اكتب العنوان.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Record Writing

pull over

pull+over
Ultra Core

move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

Example

The officer asked me to pull over.

العربية
يقود المركبة إلى جانب الطريق ويتوقف طلب مني الشرطي التوقف على جانب الطريق.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: over Pull Vehicle Side

change over

change+over
Common

switch from one system, method, or product to another

Example

The office will change over to the new software next month.

العربية
ينتقل من نظام أو طريقة أو منتج إلى آخر سينتقل المكتب إلى البرنامج الجديد الشهر المقبل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: over Switch System

cash in on

cash+in+on
Extended

gain money or advantage from an opportunity or situation

Example

Some businesses try to cash in on new trends.

العربية
يستفيد ماليًا أو يحقق ميزة من فرصة أو وضع تحاول بعض الشركات الاستفادة ماليًا من الاتجاهات الجديدة.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: in Profit From

sit back

sit+back
Common

relax and avoid becoming actively involved for a time

Example

You can sit back while I handle the details.

العربية
يجلس مسترخيًا ويتجنب التدخل النشط لبعض الوقت يمكنك الاسترخاء بينما أتعامل أنا مع التفاصيل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: back Relax Observe

come in

come+in
Ultra Core

enter a place or vehicle

Example

Please come in and take a seat.

العربية
يدخل مكانًا أو مركبة من فضلك ادخل واجلس.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Enter

fill up

fill+up
Common

make a container, place, or quantity completely full

Example

Can you fill up the tank before we leave?

العربية
يملأ وعاءً أو مكانًا أو كمية بالكامل هل يمكنك ملء الخزان قبل أن نغادر؟
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: up Fill Full

knock down

knock+down
Common

make something fall by hitting it or demolish a structure

Example

They plan to knock down the old wall.

العربية
يسقط شيئًا بالضرب أو يهدم منشأة يخططون لهدم الجدار القديم.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Demolish

break down

break+down
Ultra Core

stop working because of a mechanical or system failure

Example

The car may break down if we ignore that noise.

العربية
يتوقف عن العمل بسبب عطل ميكانيكي أو تقني قد تتعطل السيارة إذا تجاهلنا ذلك الصوت.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: down Machine Fail

Sense: machine or system failure.