Verbs for Planning and Scheduling, Verbs for Timing, Verbs for Beginning and 4 More Topics · Verbs: Verbs Of Course Of Events

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

"They plot to take over the company."

"The criminals met in secret to plot how they would rob the bank without getting caught by the police."

to plan something in detail

"We must work out details."

"The project managers will need to work out all the intricate logistics before the event can proceed."

to schedule something for a specific time or purpose

"We slate the meeting."

"The conference organizers slate the keynote speaker to present on the final day of the event."

to refrain from taking immediate action

"Hold off the attack."

"The general decided to hold off the offensive until reinforcements arrived to ensure a strategic advantage."

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

"Do not put off your homework."

"Do not put off your homework until the last minute because you may not have enough time to complete it properly before the deadline."

to move something from one time to another

"Carry over the funds."

"The remaining budget from this fiscal year will be carried over to fund the project next quarter."

to slow down or postpone something

"Do not delay your work."

"The urgent nature of the crisis meant that authorities could not afford to delay any crucial rescue operations."

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

"He intends to visit his parents soon."

"She intends to apply for the manager position because she has the required qualifications and experience."

to be supposed or intended to do a certain thing

"I mean to help you."

"He explicitly stated that he did not mean to cause any offense with his seemingly insensitive remark."

to work toward a specific goal

"We aim at success."

"The company's new marketing strategy is designed to aim at a younger demographic with tailored advertisements."

to create a plan or layout for something

"Design a new building."

"The architect will design the intricate layout for the new museum, focusing on both aesthetics and functionality."

to create a plan, document, or written agreement, often in a formal or official context

"We will draw up plans."

"The legal team will draw up a comprehensive contract outlining all the terms and conditions of the proposed merger."

to extend a process, activity, or situation

"Spin out the time."

"The prolonged negotiations threatened to spin out the entire process, causing significant delays and increased costs."

to delay doing something that needs to be done

"Do not stall the decision."

"Despite the pressure from his colleagues, he chose to stall the final decision until he had gathered all necessary information."

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

"Spend your time wisely."

"She decided to spend her vacation exploring ancient ruins and immersing herself in the local culture."

(of time) to go by

"Time will pass."

"As the years pass, memories of our childhood adventures continue to bring us joy."

to pass a certain point in time

"Time goes by very fast."

"Time seems to go by very quickly when you are enjoying yourself with friends and family."

to come after another thing or person in order or time

"The second car will follow."

"The sequel will follow the original story, continuing the adventures of the protagonist."

to occur at the same time as something else

"The holiday coincides with her birthday this year."

"The date of the wedding coincided with the anniversary of when the couple first met five years ago."

to exist or occur in an earlier period of time

"This style did go before."

"The ancient civilizations' architectural styles clearly go before many modern designs."

(particularly of a time period) to no longer be valid or active

"My ticket will expire."

"Please note that your membership will expire at the end of the month."

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

"Let's start off with introductions."

"Let us start off the meeting with a brief introduction from each team member."

to begin doing something in a manner that is sudden and unexpected

"He will come on stage."

"The comedian will come on stage and immediately begin his hilarious routine."

(of an infectious disease) to start and spread within a community

"The flu will break out."

"Public health officials are concerned that a new strain of the virus might break out."

to start an organized activity or operation

"We launch the new product."

"The company plans to launch a groundbreaking marketing campaign next quarter."

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

"We will embark soon."

"The team will embark on a challenging project with ambitious goals."

to start happening or being

"The ceremony commences at exactly nine o'clock."

"The graduation ceremony will commence promptly at ten o'clock in the morning so please arrive early."

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

"He founds a company."

"The university was founded in eighteen eighty five by a group of wealthy philanthropists and educators."

to begin or initiate something, such as an event, process, or activity

"We introduce the new plan."

"The company will introduce a new initiative to improve employee well-being."

to officially start or introduce something

"They will inaugurate the building."

"The university plans to inaugurate a new scholarship program to support underprivileged students next semester."

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

"Activate the alarm now."

"You need to activate your account before you can access the premium features."

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

"Turn on the television please."

"Please turn on the lights because the room is very dark and I cannot see anything."

to introduce or create laws or policies

"They establish new rules."

"The government decided to establish stricter regulations to protect the environment."

to start to be

"This tradition originates from ancient Greece."

"The idea for the new product originated from a simple conversation between two engineers during a coffee break."

(particularly something unpleasant) to begin to happen, exist, or change

"A problem will develop."

"Unfortunately, a serious complication began to develop during the surgery."

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

"I will take up tennis."

"She decided to take up painting as a way to relax after work."

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

"We set out to win."

"The explorers will set out on a perilous journey to reach the uncharted island."

to start a journey

"They set off for the airport."

"We plan to set off on our cross-country road trip early tomorrow morning."

to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do

"Keep to your promise."

"You must keep to your promises if you want people to trust you."

to continue to develop or happen

"Things will go along."

"Despite the initial setbacks, the project will go along smoothly from here."

to continue or make progress in a particular course of action

"We will go forward."

"The committee agreed to go forward with the proposed changes to the policy."

to keep something ongoing or unchanged over a period of time

"Carry on with your work."

"Please carry on with your research while we wait for the results."

to start again after taking a break or discontinuing an activity for a while

"I will get back to you."

"After the holiday break, I will get back to my studies with renewed focus."

to stop a meeting, trial, or game in order to resume it sometime later

"The judge adjourned the court session."

"The judge decided to adjourn the court proceedings until the following morning because the key witness was too ill to testify today."

to interrupt someone to say something

"He put in a word."

"During the heated debate, the moderator had to put in a word to calm the participants down."

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

"Suspend the meeting."

"The negotiations were suspended temporarily due to unforeseen circumstances."

to continue without stopping

"The meeting goes on for hours."

"Please go on with your presentation because we are all very interested in what you have to say."

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

"You can go ahead now."

"Despite the initial hesitation from the team, the manager gave them the permission to go ahead with the new project."

to interrupt someone's conversation

"Don't cut in, please."

"It is considered rude to cut in when someone else is speaking."

to start to speak in the middle of a conversation

"He will break in."

"He tends to break in during important discussions, often derailing the conversation."

to make something end

"Finish your homework before dinner."

"I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play with my friends."

to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.

"Let us wrap up the meeting now."

"Let us wrap up the meeting now because we have covered all the important items on today's agenda."

to come to an end

"The show will conclude."

"The delegates will conclude the summit with a joint press conference tomorrow."

to complete a task or activity thoroughly and entirely

"Finish up your homework before dinner."

"Let me finish up this report before I leave for the day so that I do not have to worry about it tomorrow morning."

to stop or end something completely

"The company terminates the employee's contract immediately."

"The company decided to terminate the employee's contract because of repeated violations of workplace safety rules."

to bring an action, activity, or process to an end

"The company ceases production of that model."

"The rain finally ceased after three continuous days of heavy downpour that flooded many low lying areas."

to end a particular action or activity for a short period of time to do something else

"Please stop talking now."

"The driver decided to stop the car briefly to check the map."

to stop and end a process before it finishes

"The mission had to be aborted."

"The mission had to be aborted due to a technical malfunction in the rocket's engine shortly after launch."

to make something no longer active or functional

"Deactivate the alarm system."

"The technician will deactivate the old software before installing the new version."

to end a formal agreement or arrangement

"They will cancel the meeting."

"The organizers decided to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances and low ticket sales."

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

"He will quit his job."

"After years of struggling, she decided to quit the exhausting and unrewarding profession."

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

"She will leave soon."

"Many employees choose to leave their current positions for better opportunities elsewhere."

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

"He will retire after forty years."

"After working for forty years my grandfather finally decided to retire and spend more time traveling with his family."

to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law, a decision, a license, or a privilege

"The government revoked his driver's license."

"The government threatened to revoke the company's operating license if it did not stop polluting the river with toxic waste immediately."

to stop or end an activity or state

"Don't give up hope."

"Despite numerous setbacks, they refused to give up on their ambitious project."

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

"Some students drop out of school early."

"He decided to drop out of college because he could no longer afford the tuition fees."

to play an audio or visual content, or video game again from the beginning

"Replay the song again."

"I want to replay that incredible concert footage to relive the electrifying atmosphere."

to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

"Reconstruct the old bridge."

"The architects used old photographs to reconstruct the historic building after the devastating fire."

to claim and capture something again after losing it

"We will retake the city."

"The army's primary objective was to retake the strategically important fortress from the enemy."

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

"They restore the old house."

"The museum is working to restore the ancient painting to its original splendor."

to renew or update something to improve its appearance or functionality

"Refresh the page now."

"You should refresh your browser to see the latest updates and changes on the website."

to bring something back to life

"Resurrect the old project."

"The philanthropic organization aims to resurrect the ancient traditions of the indigenous community."

to bring new life or energy to something

"Revive the garden."

"The new marketing strategy was designed to revive interest in the flagging brand."