Others (On)

to mark the start of one's work using a clock or some other electronic device

Employees should remember to clock on as soon as they start their workday.

to take a risk on a particular outcome, often with uncertain results

She decided to gamble on investing in the stock market, hoping for significant returns.

to gradually like someone or something more and more

At first, I didn't like the new song, but it started to grow on me after a few listens.

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.

to aim for a goal by taking a negative action, but experience unintended negative consequences

His attempt to frame his colleague for a mistake rebounded on him when the truth was revealed.

to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision

The team lead decided to sit on the feedback for a while, allowing team members to reflect on their own before discussing it collectively.

to risk something valuable, such as money, reputation, etc. based on the outcome of a particular situation

Facing a tough opponent, the coach decided to stake the team's playoff chances on a bold tactical change.

to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way

The tragic incident continues to bear on the community's well-being.

to move from one item or topic to the next in a sequence or discussion

The presenter went on to the next slide in the presentation.

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Come on, we're going to be late if we don't leave now!

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

The new software version improves on the previous one by fixing bugs and adding new features.

to experience a particular situation or outcome

The community had to fall on hard times when the economic recession hit the region.

to find something or someone unexpectedly

While hiking in the woods, we stumbled on an old abandoned cabin.

to find or encounter something without actively searching for it

He happened upon a rare coin while metal detecting on the beach.