to break out

to take over: to assume control or responsibility for; to do or perform again Examples of TO TAKE OVER When the publisher of that magazine retires, his daughter will take it over. Chloe worked on the report for several days and then James took over.

narrow-minded: not willing to accept the ideas of others Examples of NARROW-MINDED – You should be ashamed of yourself for being so narrow minded and short sighted.– But I think it is rather narrow minded to assume that they are without feeling.

to take off: to leave the ground (for airplanes); to leave, often in a hurry Examples of TO TAKE OFF Tens of thousands of airliners take off from airports around the world each day. We are also invited and Jacob plans to take off work for the wedding on Wednesday.

to keep up with: to maintain the same speed or rate as Examples of TO KEEP UP WITH Olivia tirelessly worked her garden because she wanted her yard to keep up with her neighbors’. The inexperienced runner wasn’t able to keep up with the champions, even though he tried really hard.

never mind: don’t be concerned about it; ignore what was just said Examples of NEVER MIND “Just never mind!” mom snapped, when I wouldn’t stop asking her questions. Everything will be fine, so just never mind the people who are criticizing you now.

to break off: to terminate, to discontinue Examples of TO BREAK OFF Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations, and Argentina withdrew its ambassador. Olivia and Alex were once engaged, but they have already broken it off.