Phrasal Verb 2

Phrasal Verb A Meaning abide by account for add up agree with allow for answer back apply for Example respect or obey. (the law, a decision, a rule) explain, give a reason make sense, seem reasonable have the same opinion as somebody else. take into consideration, include in a calculation reply rudely make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.) take advantage of something (an opportunity) move backwards, in fear or dislike If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules. I hope you can account for the money you spent! Her story just doesn't add up. I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too. You'd better leave early to allow for traffic jams. Don't answer back your mother! He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper. When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares.

avail (oneself) of

back away back down

back up black out block off

blow up boil down to break down

When he saw the dog, he backed away. Local authorities backed down on their plans to withdraw, concede defeat demolish the building. 1) If I tell the boss we've got too much work, will 1) give support or encouragement you back me up? 2) make a copy of (file, program, 2) It is recommended to back up all files in a etc.) secure location. faint, lose consciousness When he fell off the horse he blacked out. The area was blocked off during the Separate using a barrier. demonstration. 1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o'clock. 1) explode; 2) The car blew up but luckily there was nobody 2) be destroyed by an explosion in it. be summarized as The problem boils down to a lack of money. 1) John's car broke down so he had to take the 1) go out of order, cease to function bus. 2) lose control of one's emotions 2) The parents broke down when they heard the bad news. enter by force start suddenly escape from a place by force come to an end (marriage, relationship) Burglars broke into the house around midnight. Rioting broke out as a result of the strike. Three prisoners broke out of jail. After her marriage broke up, Emma went to live in London.

break into break out break out of break up

bring up

raise (a child)

She stopped working in order to bring up her children.

brush up on bump into burn out butt in (on sthg) C call back call off call on/upon sby calm down carry on carry out

improve, refresh one's knowledge of Mary had to brush up on her Spanish before something going to South America. Pedro bumped into his English teacher at the meet by accident or unexpectedly supermarket. 1) stop (something) working 1) The fuse has burnt out. 2) become exhausted from over2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't slow down. working interrupt impolitely It's rude to butt in on a conversation like that! I'll call you back as soon as possible. The meeting was called off because of the strike. I now call upon the President to address the formally invite or request assembly. become more relaxed, less angry or He was angry at first but he eventually calmed down. upset continue He carried on gardening in spite of the rain. 1) do something as specified 1) The plan was carried out to perfection. (a plan, an order, a threat) 2) Tests are carried out to determine the 2) perform or conduct (test, efficiency of a new drug. experiment) For security reasons you have to check in two register at a hotel or airport hours before your flight. 1) Is Mr. Blair still at the hotel? No, he checked 1) pay one's bill and leave (a hotel) out this morning. 2) I don't know if the address is still valid. 2) investigate I'll check it out. refuse to speak When the teacher arrived she clammed up. The government has decided to clamp down act strictly to prevent something on smoking in public places. stop operating (company, When the factory closed down, the employees restaurant, cinema). lost their jobs. 1) Julie came across some photographs of her 1) find by chance grandparents in the attic. 2) appear, seem, make an impression 2) The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the interview. The police have asked any witnesses to come present oneself forward. be faced with or opposed by The project came up against a lot of criticism. 1) stop working 1) The car conked out on the motorway. 2) stop or fall asleep (from 2) He was so exhausted, he conked out in front exhaustion) of the TV. I'm counting on the taxi driver to find the rely or depend on (for help) theatre. In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the remove by drawing a line through incorrect word. reduce in number or size The doctor told him to cut down on cigarettes. return a phone call cancel

check in

check out clam up clamp down on close down

come across

come forward come up against conk out count on cross out cut down on

cut out

1) remove using scissors 2) stop doing something handle, take care of (problem, situation)

1) She cut out a picture in a magazine. 2) I'm going to cut out eating between meals.

deal with die down do without drag on draw up dress up drop in drop off drop out

The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers. When the applause died down, she started to calm down, become less strong sing. The shops are closed so we'll have to do manage without without sugar. We expected a short speech but it dragged last longer than expected on and on! write (contract, agreement, An agreement was drawn up and signed by the document) two parties. 1) Do people dress up to go to the opera in your 1) wear elegant clothes country? 2) disguise oneself 2) Children love to dress up at Halloween. I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on visit, usually on the way somewhere my way home from school. 1) deliver someone or something 1) I'll drop you off at the bus stop if you like. 2) fall asleep 2) Granddad often drops off in front of the TV. She decided to go to art school then dropped leave school without finishing out after the first term. reduce, become less severe or slow down After Christmas the workload generally eases off. (pain, traffic, work) 1) After a long discussion they managed to even 1) eliminate differences of opinion. out their differences. 2) become level or regular 2) The road was evened out to make it safer. fail; doesn't happen understand, find the answer complete (a form/an application) discover or obtain information concentrate on something understand; find a solution imply escape manage to cope or to survive enter enter 1) leave (bus, train, plane) 2) remove board (bus, train, plane) continue to do; make progress Our planned boat trip fell through because of the storm. I'm trying to figure out how to assemble the bookshelves. Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible. I'm going to call the cinema to find out what time the film starts. The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the product. We'll have to figure out a way to deliver the goods faster. What exactly are you trying to get at? The robbers got away in a black car. It's difficult to get by on a low salary. How did the burglar get in? How did the burglar get into the house? 1) You should get off the bus at Trafalgar Square. 2) She can't get the stain off her sweater. You can pay when you get on the bus. Be quiet and get on with your homework.

ease off

even out

fall through figure out fill out find out focus on figure out

get at get away get by get in get into (+noun) get off get on get on with

(something) get on (well) with have a good relationship with (somebody) leave get out get out of (+noun) leave get out of get over get rid of get together get up give up go through grow up avoid doing something recover from (illness, disappointment) eliminate meet each other rise, leave bed stop doing something experience spend one's childhood; develop; become an adult submit (report, homework)

I get on very well with my colleagues. How did he get out? How did he get out of the house? Some husbands manage to get out of doing any housework. My grandmother had pneumonia but she got over it. It's difficult to get rid of old habits. Let's get together for lunch on day. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. Sarah gave up smoking 5 years ago. Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident. He grew up in a small village in the mountains.

hand in hand out hang out hang up hit at hit back hit on/upon hold on hurry up

All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month. Samples will be handed out at the end of the distribute demonstration. spend time in a particular place, Where does he hang out these days? or with a group of friends Who does he hang out with? end a phone conversation "Don't hang up. I haven't finished yet." aim a blow at He hit at the wasp with the newspaper. When he was attacked by the others, the boy hit retaliate; reply to an attack back. find unexpectedly or by inspiration She hit upon an idea for her new collection. - 'Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. -wait Brown." -grip tightly - She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge. be quick, act speedily Hurry up! We'll miss the bus. resolve by discussion, eliminate differences participate -engage in, become a member of - meet and unite with take quick notes The meeting tomorrow will be an opportunity to iron out difficulties. She was too shy to join in the game. - John was in the Army and Tom joined up as soon as he left school. - The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel. I jotted down the address while watching the programme on TV.

I J

iron out join in join up

jot down

keep on keep up with kick off

continue doing something

It told him to be quiet but he kept on making noise. stay at the same level as someone or Bill walks so fast it's difficult to keep up with him. something begin, start The football match kicked off at 3 o'clock.

leave out let down look after look ahead look down on look on look for look forward to look up to

omit, not mention disappoint take care of think of the future consider as inferior be a spectator at an event try to find something await or anticipate with pleasure admire

The child's name was left out of the report. You promised to come to the party, so don't let me down! A babysitter looks after the children when they go out. It's time to forget the past and look ahead. He tends to look down on anyone who is not successful. Billy didn't take part in the fight. He just looked on. Jane went to the shops to look for a pair of shoes. I look forward to seeing you soon. He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked up to him.

make fun of make up mix up move in move out

The old lady dresses so strangely that the kids make fun of her. Some employees make up excuses when they invent (excuse, story) arrive late for work. mistake one thing or person for I don't know my neighbours' names yet. I another keep mixing them up. You've bought a new house? When are arrive in a new home or office you moving in?. leave your home/office for another My neighbour is leaving. He's moving out next one. Saturday. laugh at/ make jokes about fall asleep write something leave a system or decide not to participate admit or confess something die faint My grandfather often nods off in front of the television. I'll call the station and note down the departure times. I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I had to opt out of the tournament. The boy owned up. He said he kicked the ball through the window.

nod off note down

opt out own up

pass away pass out pay back put off put on put out put up pick up

The old lady passed away peacefully. She passed out when she heard the bad news. I'll lend you 20 provided reimburse you pay me back before the end of the week. postpone, arrange a later date The meeting was put off because of the strike. turn on, switch on Could you put on the light please? extinguish It took a long time to put out the fire. We can put you up if you'd like to come for a accommodate, give somebody a bed week-end. collect somebody I'll pick you up at the station when you arrive.