1. Bring up
- Meaning:
To mention or introduce a topic.
- Example:
She brought up an interesting point during the discussion.
2. Call off
- Meaning:
To cancel an event or arrangement.
- Example:
They had to call off the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. Come across
- Meaning:
To find or encounter unexpectedly.
- Example: I came across an old friend at the
bookstore.
4. Cut off
- Meaning:
To disconnect or stop the supply of something.
- Example:
The electricity was cut off during the storm.
5. Get along
- Meaning:
To have a harmonious relationship.
- Example:
Despite their differences, they get along well at work.
6. Go on
- Meaning:
To continue or proceed.
- Example:
The lecture will go on as scheduled.
7. Look after
- Meaning:
To take care of or attend to someone or something.
- Example:
Can you look after my cat while I'm away?
8. Put off
- Meaning:
To postpone or delay.
- Example:
The meeting was put off until next week.
9. Take up
- Meaning:
To begin or start a new activity or hobby.
- Example:
She decided to take up painting as a hobby.
10. Turn down
- Meaning:
To reject or decline an offer or request.
- Example:
Unfortunately, they turned down my job application.
11. Run out of
- Meaning:
To exhaust the supply of something.
- Example:
We ran out of milk, so I need to buy more.
12. Bring in
- Meaning:
To introduce or implement something new.
- Example:
The company plans to bring in a new policy.
13. Give up
- Meaning:
To surrender or stop trying.
- Example:
Don't give up on your dreams; keep working towards them.
14. Look forward to
- Meaning:
To anticipate or await eagerly.
- Example:
I look forward to meeting you next week.
15. Set up
- Meaning:
To arrange or establish something.
- Example:
They set up a meeting to discuss the project.
16. Turn up
- Meaning:
To arrive or appear.
- Example:
I hope he turns up at the party.
17. Break up
- Meaning:
To end a relationship.
- Example:
They decided to break up after years of dating.
18. Find out
- Meaning:
To discover or obtain information.
- Example:
I need to find out more about this topic.
19. Show up
- Meaning:
To appear or arrive, especially for an event.
- Example:
Please make sure to show up on time for the meeting.
20. Work out
- Meaning:
To exercise or resolve a problem.
- Example:
I need to work out regularly to stay healthy.
21. Bring down
- Meaning:
To reduce or cause a decrease.
- Example:
The new measures helped bring down the crime rate.
22. Check out
- Meaning:
To inspect or investigate.
- Example:
You should check out the new restaurant downtown.
23. Give in
- Meaning:
To surrender or yield to something.
- Example:
After hours of negotiation, they decided to give in.
24. Hold on
- Meaning:
To wait or hang on.
- Example:
Hold on for a moment; I'll be right back.
25. Log in
- Meaning:
To access a computer system.
- Example:
You need to log in with your username and password.
26. Pick up
- Meaning:
To collect or lift something.
- Example:
Can you pick up some groceries on your way home?
27. Take off
- Meaning:
To remove or start flying.
- Example:
The plane will take off in 30 minutes.
28. Break down
- Meaning:
To stop functioning or analyze in detail.
- Example:
The car broke down on the highway.
29. Come up with
- Meaning:
To produce or create an idea or solution.
- Example:
We need to come up with a plan for the project.
30. Get over
- Meaning:
To recover from an illness or emotional distress.
- Example:
It took her a while to get over the flu.
31. Go through
- Meaning:
To experience or endure something.
- Example:
Everyone goes through challenges in life.
32. Look up
- Meaning:
To search for information.
- Example:
You can look up the definition of that word in the dictionary.
33. Point out
- Meaning:
To identify or highlight something.
- Example:
She pointed out the main features of the report.
34. Run into
- Meaning:
To meet unexpectedly.
- Example:
I ran into my neighbor at the grocery store.
35. Bring back
- Meaning:
To revive or reintroduce something.
- Example:
The company decided to bring back an old tradition.
36. Give away
- Meaning:
To distribute or provide something for free.
- Example:
They decided to give away free samples of the product.
37. Look after
- Meaning:
To take care of or watch over someone or something.
- Example:
Can you look after my dog while I'm away?
38. Put up with
- Meaning:
To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
- Example:
I can't put up with this noise any longer.
39. Turn in
- Meaning:
To submit or hand in something.
- Example:
Make sure to turn in your assignments by Friday.
40. Bring out
- Meaning:
To introduce or release a new product or publication.
- Example:
The company plans to bring out a new edition.
Exercise 1:
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs
from the given list.
--- hand in, clear out, break up, come up with, shut
down---
1. The teacher asked the students to ____ their
essays by Friday.
2. I need to ____ the old clothes; they are taking
up too much space.
3. The party was so loud that I had to ____ early.
4. Let's ____ a plan before launching the new
project.
5. The computer suddenly ____ in the middle of the
presentation.
Answers:
1. hand in
2. clear out
3. break up
4. come up with
5. shut down
Exercise 2:
Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete each
sentence.
1. The manager decided to ____ the new policy next
month.
- a) bring
up
- b) bring
in
- c) bring
out
2. I always ____ my room before guests arrive.
- a) tidy
up
- b) tear
up
- c) turn
up
3. The students were told to ____ when the bell rings.
- a) break
up
- b) break
down
- c) break
off
4. Can you ____ the lights? It's too dark in here.
- a) turn
on
- b) turn
off
- c) turn
up
5. The company plans to ____ a new product next
year.
- a) come
across
- b) come
over
- c) come
out with
Answers:
1. b) bring in
2. a) tidy up
3. a) break up
4. b) turn off
5. c) come out with
Exercise 3:
Complete each sentence with the correct phrasal
verb.
--- go over, ran out of, put off, hand in, went
off---
1. We need to ____ the issues before making a
decision.
2. The children ____ playing in the park until it
got dark.
3. The manager decided to ____ the meeting to next
week.
4. She promised to ____ the report by tomorrow
morning.
5. The alarm clock ____, waking me up suddenly.
Answers:
1. go over
2. ran out of
3. put off
4. hand in
5. went off
Exercise 4:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal
verbs.
---come up with, look into, bring up, call off, turn
down---
1. The company decided to ____ a new advertising
campaign.
2. I need to ____ the contract before signing it.
3. The teacher asked the students to ____ any
questions they had.
4. The rain forced us to ____ our outdoor event.
5. Can you ____ the volume? It's too loud.
Answers:
1. come up with
2. look into
3. bring up
4. call off
5. turn down