30 Commonly Used Phrasal Verbs
You Must Know
A phrasal verb is a group of words that functions as a verb and is made up of a verb plus a preposition, an adverb, or both. Phrasal verbs are very common in English usage. Therefore it is important to learn about these verbs. Moreover, the meaning of a verb often changes significantly when it is used in a phrasal verb.
1. bring about : cause
2. bring up : rear children
3. call back : return a telephone call
4. call off : cancel
5. catch up : reach the same position or level
6. check in : register at a hotel
7. cut out : stop an annoying activity
8. drop off : leave something
9. drop out : stop going to a school or club or a class.
10. figure out : find the answer by reasoning
11. get over : recover from illness
12. give up : stop trying, quit
13. grow up : become an adult
14. have on : wear
15. kick out : force someone to leave
16. look after : take care of
17. look out : be careful
18. pass away : die
19. pass out : distribute
20. pick out : select
21. point out : call attention to
22. put off : postpone
23. run into : meet by chance
23. shut off : stop a machine or light
24. take over : take control
25. tear down : demolish
26. throw up : vomit
27. turn down : decrease volume or intensity
28. turn on : start a machine or light
29. turn out : extinguish a light
30. turn up : increase volume or intensity
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