Verb-Particle Combinations Begin with Q (9)

On this page are 9 Verb-Particle Combinations starting with the letter "Q".

Base Past Verb Past Participle Present Participle Definitions Example
Quarrel out Quarreled out Quarreled out Quarreling out 1. To resolve or settle a quarrel or dispute through discussion, negotiation, or other means of conflict resolution.

2. To continue or prolong a quarrel or disagreement, often by arguing or debating intensely.		 1. They were able to quarrel out their differences and reach a compromise.

2. Instead of quarreling out the issue, they decided to seek mediation for a peaceful resolution.
Quarrel with Quarreled with Quarreled with Quarreling with 1. To have a heated argument or dispute with someone, often involving angry words and emotions. 1. He quarreled with his neighbor over the property boundary.

2. They often quarrel with each other, but they're still close friends.
Queer up Queered up Queered up Queering up 1. (Informal) To make something strange, odd, or suspicious, often by causing confusion or disruption.

2. (Informal) To spoil or ruin something, especially a plan or situation.		 1. Their unexpected arrival queered up our carefully planned surprise party.

2. He didn't want to queer up their chances of success, so he kept the secret to himself.
Queue up Queued up Queued up Queuing up 1. To form or join a line of people waiting for something, such as a service, event, or product.

2. To wait in an orderly line or sequence.		 1. People started to queue up outside the ticket booth hours before the concert.

2. We had to queue up for the new smartphone release.
Quicken up Quickened up Quickened up Quickening up 1. To become faster or increase in speed.

2. To make something become faster or increase in speed.		 1. The car quickened up as it went downhill.

2. He quickened up the pace of his work to meet the deadline.
Quiet down Quieted down Quieted down Quieting down 1. To become or make something less noisy or loud.

2. To become or make someone calmer or less agitated.		 1. After the kids played outside for hours, the house finally quieted down.

2. She tried to quiet down her anxious thoughts before the exam.
Quieten down Quieted down Quieted down Quieting down 1. To become or make something less noisy or loud.

2. To become or make someone calmer or less agitated.		 1. After the kids played outside for hours, the house finally quietened down.

2. She tried to quieten down her anxious thoughts before the exam.
Quip about Quipped about Quipped about Quipping about To make a witty or humorous remark or comment about something or someone. She quipped about the rainy weather, saying it must be the sky's way of crying.
Quit on Quit on Quit on Quitting on To resign from or abandon a commitment, responsibility, or relationship, often abruptly or without warning. She felt like her partner had quit on their relationship when they needed support.