KNOW THE MEANING

go through to examine (something) carefully, sometimes in order to search for (something): Ann went through her friend’s entire wardrobe looking for something to wear to the party.

put away to put (something) tidily in its proper place, sometimes where it cannot be seen: Their mother told the children to put their toys away in the cupboard before going to bed.

look for try to find (something), to search for (something): Dave has mislaid his notebook and is looking for it. The visitors are looking for an inexpensive hotel.

ask for to say (to someone) that would like to have (something), to request (something) from (someone): Mark has gone to the bank to ask for a loan. If you want water ask the waitress for it.

hand it to give (something) to (someone) or take (something) to (somewhere) so it can be dealt with: He has gone to the office to hand in his job application.

put off to delay or postpone (something): Because of illness we have decided to put off the meeting until next week. The club has put the match off until the end of the season.

call off to cancel (something that has been arranged): The organizers had to call off the fete because of bad weather. We called the jumble sale off because of lack of support.

turn up to be found or to appear, something after being thought to be lost to be unavailable: The family thought that their cat was dead, but it turned up in the next village alive and well.

talk over (with) to discuss (something) with (someone): We had a meeting to talk over our various experiences. The students were advised to talk their problems over with their teachers.

leave behind not to take (something or someone) with you, sometimes accidentally, sometimes deliberately: Tina left her jacket behind at the office. Jack has gone to work overseas, leaving his wife and children behind until he finds accommodation.