You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for February 27.

Today’s word is double, spelled d-o-u-b-l-e.

double as somebody/something phrasal verb

to have a second use, job, or purpose as a particular thing

Here’s the word used in a sentence:

The school doubled as a hospital during the war.

On weekends, he doubles as a cab driver.

In the corner was an old sofa that doubled as Simon’s bed.

double down (on sth) — phrasal verb

1: to double the original bid in blackjack in exchange for only one more card

2: to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before

Development agencies should double down on efforts to encourage saving and investments in small businesses.

Why double down on these disastrous policies?

Instead of learning from his mistakes, he's doubling down.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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