Catch up with - 1. to reach the same level or position as someone ahead; 2. to bring up to date, to make up for the lack of something 1. She was too fast, I couldn't catch up with her. She is always trying to catch up with the richer neighbors. He has to study harder to catch up with the other students. 2. I need to catch up with my studies. 1. , -; 2. ,
cave in - to fall inwards The roof caved in during the fire. ,
Change for - to exchange something for something, to trade for Can I change this bag for that one? Could I change these dollars for euros, please? - -
Change into - 1. to put on a different set of clothes; 2. to turn into, to convert into something different 1. I need to change into warmer clothes. 2. The little boy in the fairy tale was changed into a monster. I'd like to change these dollars into pounds, please. 1. ; 2. -
Change to - to make a change to something different She changed her name to her husband's name when they got married. Autumn changed to winter. I'd like to change these dollars to pounds, please. , -
Charge at - to attack someone The bull charged at her. -
Charge for - to ask as a price for service or goods.How much do you charge for a single room?
Charge with - to accuse of something He was charged with murder. -
cheat into - to talk someone into doing something by a trick He cheated her into giving him the money. - -
cheat on - to be unfaithful to one's wife (husband) He's been cheating on his wife for years. ()
cheat out of - to trick someone out of something He cheated her out of her money. - -
check in - to register (at the hotel at arrival, at the airport for the flight) He reserved a room in advance and checked in quickly. She went to the airport, checked in (for her flight) and went to a cafe for a cup of coffee and a sandwich. ( , )
Check into - 1. to register at a hotel or a hospital at arrival; 2. to analyze, investigate something 1. We checked into the River Hotel at night. She checked into a hospital 2 days ago. 2. He checked into the matter and discovered several interesting things. 1. ( , ); 2. , -
Check (new words, etc.) in / with a dictionary or reference book Check this word in the dictionary. You'd better check this information with an encyclopedia. ( .) ,
check off - to mark an item on a list (usually with a check).Check my name off the list. ( )
Check on / check up on - to inspect, to examine, to investigate We need to check on her work regularly. The detective is checking up on her former connections, maybe he'll find something there. They checked up on him and decided against hiring him. , , -
Check out - 1. to pay the bill and leave (the hotel); 2. to verify something; 1. He checked out at noon. 2. The information that he gave us checks out fully. 1. ( ); 2. ,
