Verb-Particle Combinations Begin with O (18)

On this page are 18 Verb-Particle Combinations starting with the letter "O".

Base Past Verb Past Participle Present Participle Definitions Example
Object to Objected to Objected to Objecting to 1. To express disapproval or opposition to something.

2. To raise an objection or protest against something.		 1. She objected to the new policy implemented by the company.

2. They are likely to object to any changes in the contract.
Occur to Occurred to Occurred to Occurring to 1. To come into one's mind or thoughts.

2. To realize or become aware of something.

3. To happen or take place as a thought or idea.		 1. It didn't occur to me that he might be busy.

2. It occurred to her that she had left her phone at home.

3. The idea occurred to him during the meeting.
Offend against Offended against Offended against Offending against To violate or transgress a law, rule, or moral code, typically resulting in harm, offense, or wrongdoing. His actions offended against the company's code of ethics.
Offer up Offered up Offered up Offering up 1. To present or provide something willingly.

2. To suggest or propose something, often an idea or solution.		 1. He offered up his assistance with the project.

2. She offered up a new approach to the problem.
Open up Opened up Opened up Opening up 1. To start to talk more freely or share one's thoughts and feelings.

2. To become more accessible or available.

3. To make something accessible or available to others.		 1. After a few drinks, he started to open up about his personal life.

2. The new policy aims to open up opportunities for small businesses.

3. She decided to open up her home for the charity event.
Opt for Opted for Opted for Opting for To choose or select a particular option or course of action from among several possibilities. He decided to opt for a healthier lifestyle and started going to the gym regularly.
Opt in Opted in Opted in Opting in To choose to participate in or subscribe to a particular program, service, or system, often by indicating one's preference or consent. Users can opt in to receive email notifications about product updates.
Opt out Opted out Opted out Opting out To choose not to participate in or subscribe to a particular program, service, or system, often by indicating one's preference or consent to not be included. Customers have the option to opt out of receiving marketing emails.
Opt out Opted out Opted out Opting out To choose not to participate in or subscribe to a particular program, service, or system, often by indicating one's preference or consent to not be included. Customers have the option to opt out of receiving marketing emails.
Order around Ordered around Ordered around Ordering around 1. To give commands or orders to someone in a bossy or domineering manner, often expecting strict obedience.

2. To treat someone as if they are subservient or inferior by constantly directing their actions.		 1. He always tries to order people around, telling them what to do.

2. She shouldn't be allowed to order you around like that.
Order in Ordered in Ordered in Ordering in 1. To request or arrange for food or items to be delivered to one's location, typically from a restaurant or store.

2. To request or arrange for something to be brought or delivered to a specific place or person.		 1. We decided to order in pizza for dinner tonight.

2. She prefers to order in groceries instead of going to the store herself.
Order off Ordered off Ordered off Ordering off To instruct or request someone to leave a place or cease participation in an activity, often due to misconduct or a breach of rules. The referee ordered the unruly player off the field after a series of fouls.
Order out Ordered out Ordered out Ordering out To request or purchase food from a restaurant or delivery service to be consumed outside of the establishment, often at one's home or another location. We're too tired to cook tonight, so let's order out for dinner.
Order up Ordered up Ordered up Ordering up 1. In a restaurant or café, to request the preparation and delivery of a specific meal or item from the menu.

2. In a broader sense, to request, arrange, or bring forth something, often with a sense of urgency.		 1. I'll have the pasta; please order it up for me.

2. We need to order up more supplies before the event next week.
Overcome with Overcame with Overcame with Overcoming with To be overwhelmed by a strong or intense feeling, emotion, or sensation. She was overcome with joy when she received the news of her promotion.
Owe to Owed to Owed to Owing to To attribute or credit the existence, origin, or success of something to a particular cause, source, or influence. She owes her success to hard work and determination.
Owe up Owed up Owed up Owing up To admit or confess to a debt or obligation, especially when it is one's responsibility to do so. He finally decided to owe up to his mistake and apologize to his friend.
Own up Owned up Owned up Owning up To admit or confess to a mistake, wrongdoing, or responsibility for something. She finally owned up to breaking the vase.