to make sure
to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain)
Examples of TO MAKE SURE
- We need to make sure that our files are in order.
- We’re going to make sure that this is the best meal you’ll have in the entire city.
to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain)
To figure out: to solve, to find a solution; to understand Examples of FIGURE OUT I hoped to figure out a better way to get from Chicago to St. Louis, because there was construction on my usual route. I want to be the one to figure out a solution to this impossible math problem.
at all: to any degree (also: in the least) Examples of AT ALL The kids were talking during the movie so I couldn’t understand at all what was going on. Can’t you figure out any way at all to complete the construction on time?
to draw up: to create by drawing, such as a map; to prepare documents or legal papers Examples of TO DRAW UP Draw up the plan with defined timelines to ensure you avoid derailment early on. Draw up a simple monthly balance sheet showing your regular income and expenses.
to be used to: be accustomed to Examples of TO BE USED TO He is used to taking snaps under center and is accustomed to a pro-style offense. I am used to using one hand to punch in names and send e-mails and text messages.
to stop by: to visit or stop somewhere briefly in order to do something Examples of TO STOP BY Stop by and learn how you might be able to make a difference for your neighbors. If we stop by the house at dinnertime, Mom says she’s already eaten and is full.
to hang up: to place clothes on a hook or hanger; to replace the receiver Examples of HANG UP I loved talking to Sam and I didn’t want to hang up the phone. My secretary decided to hang up on the crank caller.