Set off – To begin a journey.
We set off for the airport at dawn to avoid traffic.
They set off on their vacation with great excitement.

Get away – To go on a vacation or break.

She hopes to get away for a weekend retreat soon.
They managed to get away despite their busy schedules.

Go through – To pass through security or customs.
We went through security without any issues.
He had to go through customs before collecting his luggage.

Get on – To board a plane.
Passengers began to get on the aircraft promptly.
She got on the plane just before the doors closed.

Get off – To disembark from a plane.
We got off the plane and headed to baggage claim.
He got off quickly to catch his connecting flight.

Speed through – To move quickly through a process.
They sped through check-in thanks to online boarding passes.
She managed to speed through security with her priority status.

Catch up – To reach someone ahead.
He ran to catch up with his group at the terminal.
They caught up with their tour guide near the gate.

Look around – To explore or examine surroundings.
While waiting, we looked around the duty-free shops.
She looked around the lounge for a comfortable seat.

Run out of – To deplete a supply.
They ran out of snacks during the long layover.
He ran out of battery on his phone before boarding.

Check over – To inspect carefully.
The agent checked over our passports before stamping them.
She checked over her itinerary to confirm flight times.

Head for – To go in the direction of.
We headed for the boarding gate after announcements.
They headed for the information desk to inquire about delays.

Drop by – To visit briefly.
He dropped by the airport lounge for a quick coffee.
They dropped by the souvenir shop before departure.

Take along – To bring something with you.
She took along a book to read during the flight.
They took along snacks for the journey.

Pull in – To arrive at a station or terminal.
The shuttle pulled in at the departure terminal.
Our train pulled in just as we reached the platform.

Pull out – To leave a station or terminal.
The bus pulled out of the station on time.
Our flight pulled out from the gate after boarding.

Check back – To return for an update.
We checked back at the counter for flight information.
She checked back later to see if her luggage had arrived.

Go ahead – To proceed.
The staff told us to go ahead and board the plane.
He went ahead through security while she finished her coffee.

Hold on – To wait.
Please hold on while we process your boarding pass.
They held on at the gate during the delay.

Take over – To assume control.
The new pilot took over for the second leg of the flight.
She took over the check-in process when her colleague left.

Turn back – To return to the starting point.
Due to technical issues, the plane had to turn back.
They turned back to retrieve forgotten documents.

Bring over – To deliver something.
The bellhop brought over extra towels upon request.
She brought over a welcome basket to our room.

Take off – To remove.
He took off his shoes before entering the room.
She took off her coat and hung it in the closet.

Pull up – To arrive in a vehicle.
The taxi pulled up in front of the hotel.
A limousine pulled up to the entrance for the VIP guest.

Put up – To accommodate someone.
They put us up in a suite due to overbooking.
She put up her relatives in the guest room.

Put in – To install or submit.
They put in a new air conditioning unit last week.
She put in a request for a late checkout.

Take up – To occupy space or time.
The luggage took up most of the closet space.
Checking in took up more time than expected.

Fill up – To become full.
The hotel filled up quickly during the festival.
The parking lot filled up by evening.

Press down – To apply pressure.
She pressed down the button to call the elevator.
He pressed down on the suitcase to close it.

Get on – To have a good relationship.
She gets on well with the hotel staff.
They got on quickly with their new roommates.

Take out – To remove something.
He took out the trash before leaving the room.
She took out her clothes from the wardrobe.

Pull out – To withdraw or remove.
He pulled out his wallet to pay the bill.
She pulled out the chair to sit down.

Put away – To store or tidy up.
She put away her belongings in the drawer.
He put away the dishes after breakfast.

Wash up – To clean oneself.
He washed up before heading to dinner.
She washed up after returning from the pool.

Watch out for – To be cautious of.
Watch out for wet floors in the lobby.
They advised guests to watch out for pickpockets.

Run out of – To have no more of something.
They ran out of clean towels by afternoon.
We ran out of shampoo and requested more.

Look after – To take care of.
The concierge looked after our luggage.
She looked after the children while we dined.

Drop in – To visit unexpectedly.
Our friends dropped in for a surprise visit.
She dropped in to say hello before checkout.

Check into – To register upon arrival.
We checked into the hotel late at night.
She checked into her room and unpacked.

Check out of – To leave and pay the bill.
They checked out of the hotel early.
He checked out of his room and called a taxi.

Turn down – To reject or lower.
He turned down the offer for an upgrade.
She turned down the volume on the TV.

Eat in – To dine at home.
We decided to eat in and cook dinner ourselves.
They often eat in to save money.

Eat up – To finish all the food.
The children ate up their vegetables quickly.
She ate up every bite of her dessert.

Pick at – To eat small amounts without interest.
He picked at his food, not feeling hungry.
She picked at the salad while chatting.

Warm up – To heat food.
She warmed up the leftovers for lunch.
He warmed up the stew on the stove.

Order in – To have food delivered.
We were too tired to cook, so we ordered in some pizza.
She ordered in sushi from her favorite restaurant.

Send back – To return food that is not satisfactory.
He sent back the soup because it was cold.
She politely sent back the steak that was undercooked.

Ask for – To request something.
He asked for a glass of water with lemon.
She asked for the menu as soon as she sat down.

Cut down on – To reduce consumption of something.
He's cutting down on sugar, so he skipped dessert.
She’s trying to cut down on fried foods.

Whip up – To prepare food quickly.
The chef whipped up a quick pasta dish for the staff.
She whipped up an omelet in just five minutes.

Tuck in – To start eating enthusiastically.
Everyone tucked in as soon as the food arrived.
She tucked in without saying a word—she was starving.

Clean up – To tidy after eating.
They cleaned up the table after finishing dinner.
She helped clean up the spilled drinks.

Dish out – To serve food onto plates.
The waiter dished out generous portions of pasta.
She dished out the soup for everyone at the table.

Try out – To test or experience something new.
We tried out the new Italian restaurant downtown.
She loves trying out different dishes when she travels.

Run out of – To have no more of something.
They ran out of bread by lunchtime.
We ran out of napkins halfway through the meal.

Stock up on – To buy a large quantity of something.
They stocked up on fresh ingredients for the weekend rush.
He stocked up on wine before the holidays.

Pour out – To serve a drink.
She poured out glasses of champagne for everyone.
He poured out a cup of coffee for himself.

Boil over – To spill over while boiling.
The soup boiled over while she was on the phone.
Watch the pot so it doesn’t boil over again.

Chop up – To cut into small pieces.
He chopped up the vegetables for the stir-fry.
She chopped up some herbs to garnish the dish.

Mix in – To combine one ingredient with others.
She mixed in the spices carefully.
He mixed in the cream at the end.

Fry up – To cook something by frying.
He fried up some bacon and eggs for breakfast.
She fried up the fish with garlic and lemon.

Heat up – To make food warm.
They heated up the leftovers for lunch.
He heated up the soup before serving it.

Slice up – To cut into thin pieces.
The chef sliced up the roast beef for the guests.
She sliced up the cake and served it.

Serve up – To present or offer food.
They served up three different types of dessert.
He served up a beautiful dish of grilled salmon.

Top off – To add the final touch.
She topped off the dessert with whipped cream.
He topped off the meal with a glass of wine.

Clear away – To remove items after use.
The waiter cleared away the dirty plates.
She helped clear away the dishes after dinner.

Lay out – To arrange food or utensils neatly.
They laid out a full buffet for the guests.
She laid out the cutlery before the party.

Send out for – To order food from outside.
We sent out for burgers since no one wanted to cook.
They sent out for Thai food during the meeting.

Go without – To not have something.
They had to go without dessert because the oven broke.
He went without coffee all day.

Help oneself to – To serve oneself freely.
Guests were invited to help themselves to the buffet.
He helped himself to another slice of cake.

Cut out – To stop consuming something.
She cut out dairy for health reasons.
He’s cutting out red meat from his diet.

Throw away – To discard.
They threw away the leftovers after the party.
She accidentally threw away the receipt.

Bite into – To take a bite.
He bit into the burger and smiled.
She bit into the apple with a crunch.

Gobble up – To eat quickly and eagerly.
The kids gobbled up the cookies in seconds.
He gobbled up his lunch before the meeting.

Cut in – To interrupt or serve out of turn.
He cut in while others were still ordering.
The server asked him not to cut in line.

Dip in – To put something briefly into a liquid.
She dipped her bread in the olive oil.
He dipped the fries in ketchup.

Peel off – To remove the outer layer.
He peeled off the skin before eating the fruit.
She peeled off the label before recycling the bottle.

Spice up – To make food more exciting or flavorful.
They spiced up the sauce with extra chili.
He spiced up the dish with some exotic herbs.

Boil down – To reduce a liquid by boiling.
The sauce was boiled down to intensify the flavor.
She boiled the broth down for a richer taste.

Cool down – To allow food to become less hot.
He waited for the soup to cool down before tasting it.
The pie needs to cool down before serving.

Dig in – To begin eating with enthusiasm.
Everyone grabbed their forks and dug in.
She smiled and told us to dig in before the food got cold.