B1 — IntermediatePhrasal Verbs

Common Phrasal Verbs

Master the most frequently used English phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.

18 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
give up	/ɡɪv ʌp/	phrasal verb	To stop trying; to quit an activity or habit	She gave up smoking last year and feels much healthier now.
look up	/lʊk ʌp/	phrasal verb	To search for information, especially in a dictionary or online	If you don't know the word, look it up in the dictionary.
turn down	/tɜːrn daʊn/	phrasal verb	To refuse or reject an offer or request	He turned down the job offer because the salary was too low.
put off	/pʊt ɒf/	phrasal verb	To postpone or delay something to a later time	They put off the meeting until next week because the manager was ill.
come across	/kʌm əˈkrɒs/	phrasal verb	To find or encounter something by chance	I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
figure out	/ˈfɪɡər aʊt/	phrasal verb	To understand or solve something after thinking about it	It took me a while to figure out how to use the new software.
run out of	/rʌn aʊt əv/	phrasal verb	To use all of something so that none remains	We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the shop.
get along with	/ɡɛt əˈlɒŋ wɪð/	phrasal verb	To have a friendly relationship with someone	She gets along with all her colleagues at work.
break down	/breɪk daʊn/	phrasal verb	To stop working (for a machine); to become very upset emotionally	The car broke down on the motorway and we had to call for help.
carry on	/ˈkæri ɒn/	phrasal verb	To continue doing something	Please carry on with your work while I make a phone call.
set up	/sɛt ʌp/	phrasal verb	To establish or start something, such as a business or system	They set up a small business selling handmade jewelry.
look forward to	/lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tuː/	phrasal verb	To feel excited and happy about something that is going to happen	I am looking forward to the summer holidays.
take up	/teɪk ʌp/	phrasal verb	To start doing a new activity, hobby, or sport	He took up painting after he retired.
bring up	/brɪŋ ʌp/	phrasal verb	To mention a topic in conversation; also, to raise a child	She brought up an interesting point during the discussion.
call off	/kɔːl ɒf/	phrasal verb	To cancel a planned event or activity	The football match was called off due to heavy rain.
point out	/pɔɪnt aʊt/	phrasal verb	To draw attention to something; to indicate or mention	The teacher pointed out several errors in my essay.
work out	/wɜːrk aʊt/	phrasal verb	To exercise; also, to find a solution or have a good result	I work out at the gym three times a week.
put up with	/pʊt ʌp wɪð/	phrasal verb	To tolerate or endure something unpleasant	I cannot put up with the noise from the construction site.

Flashcards

phrasal verb

give up

/ɡɪv ʌp/

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Definition

To stop trying; to quit an activity or habit

“She gave up smoking last year and feels much healthier now.”

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Practice Exercises

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What does 'give up' mean?