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Phrasal Verb

Meaning

Example 1) It's not easy to get around the city without a map. 2) News of their separation soon got about. I get along (well) with my motherin-law. 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. It's time to get down to some serious work! How did the burglar get in? How did the burglar get into the house? 1) Get off the bus at Trafalgar Square. 2) She's trying to get off the stain. You can pay when you get on the bus. Be quiet and get on with your 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. Charlie had the 'flu but he got over it. It's difficult to get rid of old habits. I finally got round to making the list that I promised. Let's get together for lunch one Stranica 2 od 61

1) Move from place to get place about/around 2) Spread, circulate get along (with) get at get away get by (on) get down to get in get into (+ noun) Be on good terms / work well with. Imply Escape Manage to cope or to survive. Start to actually do something. Enter Enter 1) Leave (bus, train, plane). get off 2) Remove from something. get on get on with get on (well) with get out get out of (+noun) get out of (+verb) get over Board (bus, train, plane) Continue to do something / make progress Have a good relationship with Leave Leave Avoid doing something

Recover from (illness, disappointment) get rid of Eliminate Find the necessary time get round (to) to do something. get together Meet each other

12 day. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. 1) He gave away most of his paintings. 2) The names of the witnesses will not be given away. He promised to give back the money he borrowed.. Sarah gave up smoking five years ago. The director glossed over the recent drop in sales. Alex tends to go along with anything his wife says. Children go back to school after the holidays. 1) We decided to go away for a few days. 2) The stain still hasn't gone away. There's a bakery. Let's go in and buy some bread. Go into the bakery and see if they sell croissants. He decided to go into the army when he left school. She doesn't really go in for sports. Many young people go out a lot. Is Julie going (out) with Tom? Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident. The curtains don't go with the carpet. The curtains and carpet don't go together. He grew up in a small village in the mountains.

get up

Rise / leave bed 1) Give something free of charge. 2) Reveal something.

give away

give back give up gloss over go along (with) go back go away go in go into (+ noun) go into (+ noun)

Return something to its owner. Stop ing something. Treat something briefly so as to avoid embarrassing details. Agree with; accept. Return 1) Leave a place 2) Disappear / fade Enter Go inside

Join or enter a profession or organization. Have something as an go in for interest or hobby. Leave one's home to go out attend a social event. Have someone as a go (out) with boyfriend/girlfriend. go through Experience.

go Match; harmonize (with) with/together grow up Spend one's childhood / become an adult

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Get across = cause to be understood

Good communication skills are essential to get your message across.

Get ahead = make progress

I cant get ahead even though I work overtime.

Get ahead of = overcome; surpass

You will have to work twice as hard in order to get ahead of schedule.

Get along / get along with = have a good relationship with. be friendly with.

She doesnt get along with her neighbors. My neighbor and I get along very well. We talk everyday.

Get around = avoid something way to go places.

Do you want to get around paying taxes? You just need to hire a good accountant. I get around by bicycle, but my brother gets around on foot.

Get around to (something)- finally do something.

I finally got around to doing my homework. I didn't do it for several days.

Get away = escape

He was hoping that he would be able to get away after committing such a heinous crime, but they proved him wrong.

Get away with = do something wrong without punishment. do something against the rules and still not get caught

She is very influential. She gets away with everything. The bank robbers got away with robbing the bank. The police never found them.

Get by- have enough to survive, survive without the basic necessities

I have enough money to get by until next week. He doesnt earn enough to get by. Stranica 4 od 61

12 Get by with = manage with Before computers became common people had to get by with the typewriter. Get down to- get serious about a topic, become serious about.

Dinner is finished and now it's time to get down to business When he gets down to business there is no stopping him.

Get off (separable) = remove

Can you get that spider off the piano?

Get off = leave a bus etc.

As there was no room, we got off the bus. We will get off at the next station.

Get on = enter a bus, train; mount a bike

The bus is leaving. Quick, get on. Get on my bike and I will drop you at the railway station.

Get on with (something)- continue with something; have a good relationship with

Listen everyone, it's time to stop talking and get on with our class. She doesnt get on with her mother-in-law.

Get out- leave or move.

I don't want you here. Get out of my way!

Get out of = exit a small boat, car etc.

The boy fell into the water while trying to get off the boat.

Get over (something)- stop thinking about something, recover from illness or disappointment

It took her quite some time to get over her breakup with James. I can't get over how hard that test was.

Get through = complete

Do you think we can get through these assignments by 5 pm?

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You can go to the park after you have gotten through with your homework.

Get through to = contact by telephone

It is hard to get through to Mercy. Her cellphone is always busy.

Get up = rise from a lying or sitting position to a standing position

I usually get up at 6 am.

Give away (separable) = to give something away is to give it without asking for anything in exchange

Before joining the convent, she gave away all of her possessions.

Give away = betray; reveal a secret

I had wanted the party to be a secret, but Jennifer gave my surprise away by acting suspicious.

Give back = return something you borrowed

When are you going to give me my money back?

Give in = stop trying

She gave in without even making an attempt.

Give off = emit a smell, light etc.

Roses give off a pleasant fragrance.

Give out (separable) = distribute

He makes a living by giving out newspapers on the street.

Give up (separable) = surrender something

The doctor asked him to give up smoking.

Go by = go past, visit quickly

Did you see the boy who just went by the window?

Go back on = not keep ones word, promise etc.

You can trust Peter. He will never go back on his promises.

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Our team is going for the first prize in the quiz competition.

Go into = discuss in detail

I dont want to go into that at the moment.

Go off = explode

The bomb went off with a loud noise.

Go off = begin, start

The alarm clock went off at 6 am.

Go off = become angry

Peter went off when I told him that I had broken his camera.

Go on = continue

Please, go on.

Go on with = continue a plan, conversation etc.

I think we should go on with the discussion without wasting any more time.

Go out = stop burning

All lights went out.

Go out = take part in social activities

She likes to go out.

Go through = study carefully

I have to go through this contract before I sign it.

Go through = endure difficulties or traumas

She has gone through so much in her life.

Go through with = proceed despite difficulties or fear

There was little chance of success; nonetheless, they decided to go through with the operation.

Go with = match (clothing) Stranica 7 od 61

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Those earrings go well with your dress. Green goes well with red.

Go with = have a boyfriend/girlfriend

He is going with a French girl.

Go without = survive without something you want

We cannot go without food or water for long.

Grow up = mature

That boy needs to grow up.

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Phrasal Verb hand back hand down

Meaning Return Pass on (by tradition, inheritance...)

Example She read the article and then handed it back. My clothes were handed down to me by my older sister. All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month.

hand in

Submit (report, homework)

The minister handed in his resignation when it was known that he was implicated in the scandal. The Guerrilla have agreed to hand in their weapons. You can hand in your homework on Monday

Samples will be handed out at the end of the demonstration. Mary, could you help me hand out the photocopies, please? He was handing out free tickets for the concert.

hand out

Distribute

hand over

Give to someone in authority. Be reluctant to do something Wait

The same as hang around.

The boy was forced to hand over the mobile phone he had stolen.
Have things changed since the hand over of sovereignty from the British to Chinese?

hang back hang on

Hang about/around

All the children rushed towards the clown except one boy who hung back. Hang on a minute. I'm early ready.

There was a group of young people hanging around on the corner of the street. You should allow your son to hang around in the street after dark.

hang on (to)

Keep a hold on something

Hang on to that rope and you'll be ok

Over the course of time, the story was handed on verbally from one generation to another, until the time came when the people were able to read and write. Hang on a minute; I need to talk to you. ( on the phone ) I'm afraid he's busy at the moment; would you like to hang on? I can't hang on any longer; I'm in a hurry.

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hang out

Spend time in a particular place or with a group of friends

Where does he hang out these days? Who does he hang out with?

Don't hang up. I haven't finished yet.

She hung up on me. Don't hang up; I need to speak to your sister. Hang up your coat and come and join us.

hang up

End a telephone conversation

When you hang something up, you put it on a wall or hook.

Have on

wearing

Can you remember what the suspect had on when he ran out of the bank It so nice to have you back, love.

Have back

return after having left. it's switched on and you are using it

Have on [Have you try to make them somebody on) believe something that is not true to have a laugh.

Mama often had the radio on as she did her housework and almost always sang along. Are you having me on?

head off

Start to go somewhere.

He headed off to the train station. We said our goodbyes and he headed off in the other direction. The United States proposed a compromise to head off a trade war with the EU.

head for hit at hit back hit on/upon

Go/move in a certain direction. Aim a blow at something. Retaliate / reply to an attack Find unexpectedly or by inspiration

The boat was heading for the rocks. He hit at the wasp with a newspaper. When he was attacked, the boy hit back. She hit upon an idea for her new collection.

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Hold back

control it or keep it secret. Keep back

He pressed his lips together, trying to hold back his emotions. We are certainly not in any way trying to hold back any information.

1) Wait hold on 2) Grip tightly

1) Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown. 2) She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge.
Please hold on a moment. All our lines are busy, but please hold on.

She held up the diagram for all to see

The march held up traffic in the city centre but there was no trouble or arrests.

hold up

Show as a example

. She seems to be holding up. I can't

believe she's taking it so calmly.

hook up hook up (with) hurry up

Fasten (a garment) Link broadcasting facilities Be quick / act speedily

I need help to hook up my dress. Many networks are hooked up by satellite. Hurry up! We'll miss the bus

Hurry up! We're going to be late.

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Verb ask someone out

Meaning invite on a date ask many people the same question equal

Example Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie. I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet. Your purchases add up to $205.32. You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out. My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job. The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence. We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party. Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm. The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died. Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts. Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo. The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children. Stranica 12 od 61

ask around

add up to something

back something up

reverse

back someone up

support

blow up

explode

blow something up

add air stop functioning (vehicle, machine)

break down

break down

get upset

break something down

divide into smaller parts

break in

force entry to a building

break into something

enter forcibly

12 wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new interrupt I need to break these shoes in before we run next week. The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death. My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America. The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking. The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking. I broke out in a rash after our camping trip. This sad music is bringing me down. My grandparents brought me up after my parents died. My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports. He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet. We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we needed. I called the company back but the offices were closed for the weekend. Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in Stranica 13 od 61

break something in

break in

break up

end a relationship

break up

start laughing (informal)

break out

escape

break out in something bring someone down

develop a skin condition make unhappy

bring someone up

raise a child

bring something up

start talking about a subject

bring something up

vomit

call around

phone many different places/people

call someone back call something off

return a phone call cancel

12 love with his fianc. call on someone ask for an answer or opinion visit someone The professor called on me for question 1. We called on you last night but you weren't home. Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town. You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car. I don't care for his behaviour. You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty. We will get the hotel keys when we check in. You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM. The company checks out all new employees. Check out the crazy hair on that guy! She cheered up when she heard the good news. I brought you some flowers to cheer you up. If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon. Please clean up your bedroom before you go Stranica 14 od 61

call on someone

call someone up

phone

calm down not care for someone/something catch up

relax after being angry

not like (formal) get to the same point as someone else arrive and register at a hotel or airport leave a hotel look at carefully, investigate look at (informal) become happier make happier

check in check out check someone/something out check out someone/something cheer up cheer someone up

chip in clean something up

help tidy, clean

12 outside. come across something find unexpectedly I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet. The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough. My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend. The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints. The art of origami comes from Asia. I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. Please cross out your old address and write your new one. My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm. Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22C. Stranica 15 od 61

come apart

separate

come down with something

become sick

come forward

volunteer for a task or to give evidence originate in

come from somewhere count on someone/something

rely on

cross something out

draw a line through

cut back on something

consume less

cut something down

make something fall to the ground

cut in

interrupt pull in too closely in front of another vehicle start operating (of an engine or electrical device)

cut in

cut in

12 The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured. The phone company cut off our phone because we didn't pay the bill. My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried. I cut this ad out of the newspaper. He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang. My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic. It's time to do away with all of these old tax records. Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing! It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up. Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike. I might drop in/by/over for tea sometime this week. I have to drop my sister off at work before I come over. I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult. Stranica 16 od 61

cut something off

remove with something sharp

cut something off

stop providing

cut someone off

take out of a will remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper) beat up, ransack (Br.E., informal)

cut something out

do someone/something over

do something over do away with something do something up

do again (N.Amer.)

discard

fasten, close

dress up

wear nice clothing move back in a position/group come without an appointment take someone/something somewhere and leave them/it there quit a class, school etc

drop back

drop in/by/over

drop someone/something off drop out

12 I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out. We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre. My new dress fell apart in the washing machine. The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning. The money must have fallen out of my pocket. His hair started to fall out when he was only 35.

eat out

eat at a restaurant

end up

eventually reach/do/decide

fall apart

break into pieces

fall down

fall to the ground

fall out fall out

separate from an interior (of hair, teeth) become loose and unattached

figure something out

I need to figure out how understand, find the answer to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room. to write information in blanks (Br.E.) to write information in blanks (N.Amer.) fill to the top Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number. The form must be filled out in capital letters. I always fill the water jug up when it is empty. We don't know where he lives. How can we find out? We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found it out. I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen. I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my Stranica 17 od 61

fill something in

fill something out fill something up

find out

discover

find something out

discover

get something across/over get along/on

communicate, make understandable like each other

12 sister got along/on. get around have mobility My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair. We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week. Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests. We got back from our vacation last week. Liz finally got her Science notes back from my roommate. My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat. I finally got back into my novel and finished it. We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus. I just got over the flu and now my sister has it. The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations. I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards. Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend. I got up early today to Stranica 18 od 61

get away

go on a vacation

get away with something get back

do without being noticed or punished return receive something you had before

get something back

get back at someone get back into something get on something

retaliate, take revenge become interested in something again step onto a vehicle recover from an illness, loss, difficulty overcome a problem

get over something

get over something

get round to something

finally find time to do (N.Amer.: get around to something) meet (usually for social reasons) get out of bed

get together get up

12 study for my exam. get up stand reveal hidden information about someone take the bride to the altar You should get up and give the elderly man your seat. His wife gave him away to the police. My father gave me away at my wedding. My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident. The library was giving away old books on Friday. I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game. My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in. They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store. I am giving up smoking as of January 1st. My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up. My brother tried to go after the thief in his car. I went after my dream and now I am a published writer. We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight. Stranica 19 od 61

give someone away give someone away

give something away

ruin a secret give something to someone for free return a borrowed item

give something away

give something back

give in

reluctantly stop fighting or arguing give to many people (usually at no cost) quit a habit stop trying follow someone

give something out

give something up give up go after someone

go after something

try to achieve something

go against someone

compete, oppose

12 Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold. I have to go back home and get my lunch. We're going out for dinner tonight. Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter. Please go over your answers before you submit your test. I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two. When I was young, we went without winter boots.

go ahead go back go out

start, proceed return to a place leave home to go on a social event date

go out with someone

go over something

review

go over

visit someone nearby

go without something

suffer lack or deprivation

grow apart

My best friend and I grew stop being friends over time apart after she changed schools. regrow become an adult My roses grew back this summer. When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman. Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones. This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year. I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin. Stranica 20 od 61

grow back grow up

grow out of something

get too big for

grow into something

grow big enough to fit

hand something down

give something used to someone else

12 I have to hand in my essay by Friday. We will hand out the invitations at the door. The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons. Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon. Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes! Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place. He didn't say goodbye before he hung up. I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park. Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral. Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department. Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside. A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning. Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil. We kept our relationship from our parents for two Stranica 21 od 61

hand something in hand something out

submit to distribute to a group of people give (usually unwillingly) stay positive (N.Amer., informal) wait a short time (informal) spend time relaxing (informal) end a phone call

hand something over

hang in hang on

hang out

hang up hold someone/something back hold something back

prevent from doing/going

hide an emotion

hold on

wait a short time

hold onto someone/something hold someone/somethingup keep on doing something keep something from someone

hold firmly using your hands or arms

rob

continue doing not tell

12 years. keep someone/something out keep something up stop from entering Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room. If you keep those results up you will get into a great college. I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time. Can you let the cat in before you go to school? I have to look after my sick grandmother. Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me. I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding. I'm looking forward to the Christmas break. We are going to look into the price of snowboards today. Look out! That car's going to hit you! Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail. Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes? We can look her phone number up on the Internet. Stranica 22 od 61

continue at the same rate

let someone down

fail to support or help, disappoint allow to enter take care of think less of, consider inferior try to find be excited about the future

let someone in look after someone/something look down on someone look for someone/something look forward to something look into something

investigate be careful, vigilant, and take notice be especially vigilant for

look out look out for someone/something

look something over

check, examine search and find information in a reference book or database

look something up

12 My little sister has always looked up to me. Josie made up a story about why we were late. We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast. My sisters made me up for my graduation party. I mixed up the twins' names again! His uncle passed away last night after a long illness. It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out. The professor passed the textbooks out before class. I passed up the job because I am afraid of change. Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday. That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother. I picked out three sweaters for you to try on. I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by. You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter. Stranica 23 od 61

look up to someone make something up

have a lot of respect for invent, lie about something

make up

forgive each other

make someone up mix something up

apply cosmetics to confuse two or more things

pass away

die

pass out

faint give the same thing to many people decline (usually something good)

pass something out

pass something up

pay someone back

return owed money

pay for something

be punished for doing something bad choose indicate with your finger put what you are holding on a surface or floor

pick something out point someone/something out put something down

12 The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short. We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane. The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived. I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives. I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car. Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party. I ran into an old schoolfriend at the mall. I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway. Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show. The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days. We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap. My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp. Our boss set a meeting up Stranica 24 od 61

put someone down

insult, make someone feel stupid

put something off

postpone

put something out

extinguish

put something together assemble

put up with someone/something put something on run into someone/something run over someone/something run over/through something

tolerate put clothing/accessories on your body meet unexpectedly drive a vehicle over a person or thing

rehearse, review

run away

leave unexpectedly, escape

run out

have none left

send something back set something up

return (usually by mail) arrange, organize

12 with the president of the company. set someone up trick, trap The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera. I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots. He always shows off on his skateboard You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home. We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month. You will lose weight if you stick to the diet. The light's too bright. Could you switch it off. We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio. I take after my mother. We are both impatient. He took the car brakes apart and found the problem. I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. My plane takes off in five minutes. Stranica 25 od 61

shop around

compare prices act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully) stay somewhere for the night (informal)

show off

sleep over

sort something out

organize, resolve a problem continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing stop the energy flow, turn off start the energy flow, turn on resemble a family member

stick to something

switch something off

switch something on

take after someone

take something apart

purposely break into pieces

take something back

return an item

take off

start to fly

12 Take off your socks and shoes and come in the lake! Can you take the garbage out to the street for me? My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie. I tore up my exboyfriend's letters and gave them back to him. When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder. I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision. We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery. Please turn the TV down while the guests are here. I turned the job down because I don't want to move. Your mother wants you to turn the TV off and come for dinner. It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on. Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song. Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood. Stranica 26 od 61

take something off

remove something (usually clothing) remove from a place or thing pay for someone to go somewhere with you

take something out

take someone out

tear something up

rip into pieces

think back

remember (often + to, sometimes + on)

think something over

consider

throw something away

dispose of decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc) refuse

turn something down

turn something down

turn something off

stop the energy flow, switch off start the energy, switch on increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)

turn something on

turn something up

turn up

appear suddenly

12 I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit. I am going to try this new brand of detergent out. The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more. We have to wake up early for work on Monday. You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace. I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run. Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party. I work out at the gym three times a week. Our plan worked out fine. We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house.

try something on

sample clothing

try something out

test

use something up

finish the supply

wake up warm someone/something up warm up

stop sleeping increase the temperature

prepare body for exercise

wear off

fade away

work out work out work something out

exercise be successful make a calculation

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break break down fail to function have a physical or mental collapse break in interrupt a discussion burgle soften with use (shoes) break off discontinue (therapy, relationship) escape from prison, begin suddenly end a relationship

break out

break up bring bring about bring forth bring forward bring on

cause to happen give birth to draw attention to sth

cause to happen or appear

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bring bring round persuade cause to recover consciousness bring up rear, educate a child mention vomit call call back call for call in return a phone call require communicate by phone consult a specialist call off call out cancel read names aloud order workers to strike call on request sb to do sth

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call call up reach by phone summon for military services carry carry away remove inspire, affect emotionally carry off take away (by force) win remove, degrade (earth) carry on carry out carry through continue accomplish, make complete bring out of difficulties come come about come across happen, to be achieved find/meet by chance
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come

come after come at

follow attack reach, discover

come back come by

return pass, go past, visit buy, get

come down

fall (price)

come down to mean, signify come down with come in fall sick with

enter, be received prove to be

come in for

receive, be object of (criticism) become detached

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come come out become known, be published be removed (stain) come over come round come from a distance visit sb recover consciousness come to amount to arrive/reach a place come up be mentioned/discussed (problem) arise come up against come upon come up to be faced with (problems)

find/meet by chance match (a standard)

come up with produce an idea

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do do away with abolish kill do up dress up fasten, secure (clothing) do with do without fall fall apart fall behind fall for fall into pieces fail to keep up pace be in love with be deceived by fall in with meet by chance coincide with fall off decrease drop from
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fall

fall out fall out with fall through fall to get get across get along

quarrel quarrel with fail, miscarry start an activity eagerly

communicate (an idea) be in good terms with somebody escape escape (punishment)

get away get away with get by get down to get in get off

manage, cope turn one's attention to sth enter (car, taxi) disembark (bus, train etc.)
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get get on get out get over get through enter (bus, train etc.) disembark (car, taxi) recover (illness, upset) pass (an exam) be connected on the phone get to get up go go against be contrary to (principles, rules) take the same view reach rise from bed after sleeping

go along with go away go down

depart become less decrese in price sink (ship)

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go set (sun) go for go off pick up, go and get explode deteriorate (food) begin to sound (alarm) go on go out continue leave the house strike go over go past go round go through inspect the details of sth pass visit informally deal with discuss in detail experience sth (usually bad) go up increase in price
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go

explode go with keep keep away keep back keep down keep off prevent from / avoid being near withhold not to increase avoid (a topic) stay away keep on keep up keep up with look look after take care of not stopping doing sth continue, carry on not to fall behind sb match

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look look down on regard with a feeling of superiority look for look forward to look into look on seek anticipate with pleasure

investigate (a crime) be a spectator regard

look out look over

be careful inspect hastily

look through pretend not to see examine the contents of sth look up look up to make make for have/produce a particular effect
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consult a reference book respect

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make make off make out make up run away recognise, distinguish constitute, form invent a lie put together, prepare apply cosmetics make up for compensate regain (time) put put across express in an understandable way put sth to its proper place lay money aside for the future move back the hands of a clock put by save for later use

put back

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put put down repress write down store (food) put down to put forward give as a reason, attribute to

move forward the hands of a clock suggest, propose

put in for put on

be a candidate for an election dress oneself with tease gain (weight)

put off put out put through put up

postpone extinguish (a fire, light) connect sb by phone

build
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put

raise (hand) provide accomodation for offer for sale put up with tolerate, accept run run after run away run down chase escape, flee knock down, collide with feel weak due to overwork run in run into run off run out imprison meet by chance escape, flee run outside become used up
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run

run out of run over

exhaust one's stock overflow study quickly pass over, knock down

run up against set set aside set back set down set off

meet with difficulties

reserve for later use hinder, slow down a progress write down cause to explode start a journey

set up

start business

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take take after follow sb as an example resemble in appearance take down take in write down understand (meaning) deceive take off undress begin flight (plane) take to take up develop a habit continue, proceed become interested in take up with turn turn down diminish the intensity reject turn in hand in
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turn

turn off turn on turn out turn over turn up

switch off switch on switch off bring the reverse side up increase the intensity make an appearance

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(ns) not separable we cannot separate the parts of the phrasal verb However, sometimes we can separate them using an adverb. (The game is almost over.) (s) separable we can separate the parts of the phrasal verb to put the subject in the middle (eg. The house was burned down in the fire. / The fire burned the house down.) * Some phrasal verbs dont take an object.

Be off (1) an event or arrangement is cancelled. (s) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object. We can separate the two words if we use it in a future sense. (The wedding is probably going to be called off.) Sally found Brian with another woman, so now the wedding is off. THE WEDDING IS OFF Be off (2) food has gone bad (s) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object. It is possible to separate the two words, but it is a little unusual. (The food wasnt put in the fridge. It is likely to be really off.) Many people got sick after eating the fried rice. It had been left out of the fridge overnight and it was off. THE RICE WAS OFF Be over to be finished (s) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object, but we can add something after it if we use it to talk about the future. (The football game will be over soon. The football game will be over by 6pm.) We often put an adverb after the auxiliary. Eg. This game is almost over. This game is nearly over. This game is not over.) Oh no! Its 5.30. The football game is over. THE GAME IS OVER. Be taken aback to be surprised (ns) This phrasal verb doesnt need an object, but can take one. I was taken aback when the boss offered me a ten thousand dollar pay rise! I WAS TAKEN ABACK Beat up to hurt someone by hitting or punching them many times (s) This phrasal very needs an object unless it is used as a passive (Fred was beaten up.) Three men beat Jack up outside the dance on Friday. / Three men beat up Jack outside the dance on Friday. THEY BEAT HIM UP.
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Blow up (1) to make something explode (s) This phrasal verb needs an object unless it is used as a passive (The Italian embassy was blown up.) The terrorists blew up the Italian embassy. / The terrorists blew the Italian embassy up. THEY BLEW IT UP. Blow up (2) to fill something with air (eg. a car tyre or a balloon) (s) This phrasal verb needs an object. The tyre pressure was down to 17psi. It should be 32psi. Ive had to blow it up twice already this week. / Ive had to blow the tyre up twice already this week. / Ive had to blow up the tyre twice already this week. I BLEW IT UP. Break down (1) to lost control of ones emotions (ns) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object. After her husband died, she had a nervous break down. SHE HAD A BREAK DOWN. Break down (2) to stop working (machinery) (ns) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object. My car broke down so I took it to the garage and caught the bus to work. MY CAR BROKE DOWN. Break into to enter a house / shop / building illegally (ns) This phrasal verbs needs an object unless it is used in the passive (His house was broken into.) Thieves broke into his house and stole his video machine and $500. THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE. Break off to end an engagement / relationship / official talks (s) This phrasal verb needs an object. He broke off the engagement a week before the wedding. / He broke it off. HE BROKE IT OFF. Break out to begin (war / violence / fire / sickness) (ns) This phrasal verb doesnt need an object. War broke out when the two leaders could not reach an agreement. WAR BROKE OUT.
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Break out in to become covered by spots / sweat (ns) This phrasal verb needs an object. He broke out in a sweat when he was told he would need to give a talk to the staff. HE BROKE OUT IN A SWEAT. Break up (1) to end a marriage / engagement / relationship to separate (ns) This phrasal verb doesnt take an object. Filippa and Steve broke up. THEY BROKE UP. Break up (2) to end an activity (s) (ns) This phrasal verb is separable if it is active and not separable if it is passive. The party broke up at 5am. (ns) Two young boys were fighting. Max broke it up. (s) THE PARTY BROKE UP AT 5AM. / MAX BROKE IT UP. Bring up (1) to look after and educate a child from the time they are a baby until they become adult. (s) This phrasal verb takes an object except when it is passive (She was well brought up.) Harry and Samantha brought up five children. THEY BROUGHT UP FIVE CHILDREN. Bring up (2) to be sick / to vomit (s) needs an object. The dog swallowed 50c and brought it up a few minutes later. HE BROUGHT IT UP. Brush up to practise something you used to know quite well (s) needs an object Im going to China next month. Ill have to brush up my Chinese before I leave. ILL HAVE TO BRUSH IT UP. Burn down to destroy something by burning (s) needs an object unless it is in the passive (Their house burnt down.) Three houses burned down when the forest fire came close to the town. THEY BURNED DOWN.
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Call off to cancel something (s) needs an object except when it is used with a passive They called off the party when the President announced the country was a war. / The party was called off. THEY CALLED IT OFF. Calm down - to become less excited / to become less upset (s) can take an object Jack was very angry and it took him an hour to calm down. He calmed down. She calmed him down. HE CALMED DOWN. Carry out to do a job / to follow instructions (s) needs an object The policewoman carried out her orders. SHE CARRIED THEM OUT. Catch on to become popular (ns) doesnt need an object. The new computer game caught on very quickly. IT CAUGHT ON. Check in to report your arrival (s) can take an object He checked in to the hotel at 4.30pm. He checked his wife and children in. HE CHECKED IN. Cheer up to make someone happier / to become happier (s) doesnt take an object Anne felt sad, but she cheered up when her boyfriend rang her. / Annes boyfriend cheered her up. SHE CHEERED UP. / HE CHEERED HER UP. Come across to find something / an unplanned meeting with someone (ns) needs an object I came across a gold ring when I was walking near the river. I CAME ACROSS IT. Come into to receive something when someone dies (ns) needs an object
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She came into a lot of money when her parents died. SHE CAME INTO IT. Come round to wake up after an accident (ns) doesnt need an object Alex blacked out when a car hit him. When he came round he was lying in a hospital bed. Come up with to think of (ns) needs an object Jack wanted to go to Paris, but he had no money. So he came up with a plan to make money quickly. One month later he was in Paris! HE CAME UP WITH A PLAN. Cut down on to reduce something (ns) needs an object I weigh too much. I am going on a diet. I will cut down on sweet food like chocolate and cake. HE WILL CUT DOWN ON IT. Cut off to be separated from something (s) if it is about a thing (ns) if it is about a person He was lived on an island by himself and was cut off from the world. We had no water today because the water company cut it off to repair the pipes. THEY CUT IT OFF. Die out to disappear completely (ns) doesnt need an object Many kinds of animals have died out during the last century. THEY HAVE DIED OUT. Do up to make something work again or make something look attractive again (s) takes an object They bought an old house very cheaply and they did it up. It looks beautiful now. THEY DID IT UP. Do up to close something a button, a zipper or a shoelaces (s) takes an object My four year old son learnt how to do up his shoelaces. HE LEARNT TO DO THEM UP.
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Drop in to visit someone without warning (ns) doesnt need an object Mary dropped in yesterday. It was lovely. I hadnt seen her for a few months. SHE DROPPED IN. Drop off to drive someone somewhere (s) takes an object Sorry Im late dear. I dropped Stuart off on the way home. I DROPPED HIM OFF. Drop off - to fall asleep (ns) doesnt take an object The movie was boring. I dropped off and didnt see the end. I DROPPED OFF. Drop out to stop doing something (usually to stop a course of study) (ns) doesnt need an object She dropped out of university when she found a job. SHE DROPPED OUT. Fall out to argue (ns) doesnt need an object They fell out because Mary wanted to send the children to a religious school and Sam wanted to send them to a government school. THEY FELL OUT. Fall through an arrangement doesnt happen (ns) doesnt take an object The wedding fell through when the groom was found with another woman. IT FELL THROUGH. Fill in to cmplete a form (s) needs an object He couldnt fill the form in because he didnt bring his glasses. HE COULDNT FILL IT IN. Find out to discover something / to find an answer (s) usually has an object I found out why little Johnnie isnt doing well at school. He needs glasses. He cant see properly. I FOUND OUT WHY HE ISNT DOING WELL.
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Get away to escape from prison/work/everyday life. (ns) doesnt need an object We got away for two weeks at Christmas. It was wonderful. We spent hours at the beach every day. WE GOT AWAY. Get away with do something wrong but avoid punishment (ns) We got a way with not paying the phone bill for two years. The phone company didnt discover the mistake! WE GOT AWAY WITH IT. Get over recover from something / get well again (ns) He got over his heart attack and is well again. He exercises everyday and eats well now. HE GOT OVER IT. Get around to find another way/ to solve or avoid a problem (ns) Jim and Alan usually catch the train to work. The train drivers were on strike this morning so Jim and Alan couldnt take the train. They got aroundthe problem by catching a bus. THEY GOT AROUND IT. Get through (1) to make contact with someone (usually by phone) (ns) Grandmas phone line wasnt working all day. I was really worried. But I finally got through at about 8pm. She had accidentally disconnected the phone! I FINALLY GOT THROUGH. Get through (2) to complete something (ns) I finally got though that accounting course I was doing. It was really boring. I thought Id never finish! I GOT THROUGH IT. Give in to surrender (ns) I dont want to go to see a movie on the weekend, but both my children keep asking me to take them to see the new Disney movie. I think I will have to give in! I WILL GIVE IN. Give out to distribute something (s) Please give out the name tags when people register for the conference.
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Please give the name tags out. PLEASE GIVE THEM OUT. Give up (1) - to stop doing something you usually do (s) He gave up smoking last year. He gave smoking up. He gave it up. He gave up. Give up (2) - to stop trying to do something that is too difficult (s) He was studying engineering, but he gave up because it was too hard. He gave up studying. He gave studying up. He gave it up. HE GAVE UP. Go down - to become less swollen (ns) His foot swelled up after he fell over while playing football. But is it going down now. IT IS GOING DOWN. Go for - to attack (ns) Some kinds of dogs have been banned in my city because they attack children. They go for young children. THEY GO FOR THEM. Go off - to explode / a machine rings suddenly (ns) The fire alarm went off at 2am, but there was no fire! IT WENT OFF. Go through (1) - to examine or search something (ns) I went through all the bookcases and looked everywhere, but I couldn't find my atlas. I went through the bookcase. I WENT THROUGH IT. Go through (1) - to endure or suffer something (ns) takes an object He went through a terrible divorce case and finally he got custody of his children. HE WENT THROUGH A TERRIBLE DIVORCE.
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Go with - to suit or to match (ns) I think I'll buy the green shoes. They will go with my green skirt. THIS GOES WITH THAT. Grow up - to develop from a child to an adult (ns) When I grow up I want to be a garbage collector. CHILDREN GROW UP VERY QUICKLY THESE DAYS. Hold on - to wait (ns) (Jack is on the phone) Yes, I'll hold on while you check the address. I'LL HOLD ON. Hold up (1) - a delay (ns) There was an accident today and it held up rush hour traffic. I was held up. THERE WAS A TRAFFIC HOLD UP. Hold up (2) - to rob a person, bank or vehicle using a gun or other weapon (s) Two men help up the bank. They held the bank up. They held it up. THE BANK WAS HELD UP. Lay off - to sack or stop employing some staff because there is not enough work (s) The company laid off 20 people today. The company laid 20 people off. The company laid them off. THEY WERE LAID OFF. Let down - to disappoint someone (s) Jack promised Ellen a job when she turned 18, but when she asked about it on her birthday, he said that he didn't need anyone. Jack let Ellen down. He let down Ellen. (not usually used) HE LET HER DOWN. Let off - to not punish someone for a mistake/crime (s) Alex should have washed the dishes but his mother let him off because he had an exam the next day.
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She let Alex off. SHE LET HIM OFF. Let out - to release someone/something, to let someone/something go (s) He let out the cat as soon as he arrived at the new house. He let the cat out. HE LET IT OUT. Look after - to care for someone or something (ns) He looks after the children while she goes to work. HE LOOKS AFTER THEM. Look back - to remember the past / to think about the past (ns) When I look back at my childhood, I realise I was very lucky. It is good to look back and remember. IT IS GOOD TO LOOK BACK. Look down on - to think that someone or something is not as good as you / to disapprove of something or someone (ns) Sometimes rich or educated people look down on others. THE LOOK DOWN ON OTHERS. Look for - try to find someone or something (ns) Where are the children? They should be home by now. I'll have to go and look for them. WHERE ARE THEY? I'LL HAVE TO LOOK FOR THEM. Look forward to - to think about something in the future with pleasure (ns) I'm going to visit my aunt in England. I haven't seen her for several years. I'm really looking forward to it. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS. Look into - try to find the answer to a mystery or crime / to investigate (ns) The school burnt down during the holidays. Maybe some children started the fire. The police are looking into it. THE POLICE ARE LOOKING INTO IT. Look over - to look at something carefully (s) Don't sign until your solicitor looks over the documents. Ask your solicitor to look the documents over.
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Ask your solicitor to look them over. HE WILL LOOK THEM OVER. Look round/around - to visit a place or to inspect it (ns) We just moved into a new house. I had a look around the neighbourhood. There are lots of parks and shops nearby. I HAD A LOOK AROUND. Look up - to find (or try to find) information (s) No-one knows where she lives.. I'll have to look up her number and address in the phone book. I'll look her number up. I'LL LOOK IT UP. Look up to - to respect or admire someone (ns) Jack looked up to his big brother and wanted to be just like him. JACK LOOKED UP TO HIM. Make out (1) - to see or hear something with difficulty (s) Jane rang yesterday. The phone connection was really bad. It was hard to make out what she said, but I think she said she would be arriving in Paris on Saturday and she'll ring when she gets there. It was hard to make out what she said. It was hard to make what she said out. (unusual because the meaning is difficult to follow) IT WAS HARD TO MAKE IT OUT. Make out (2 )- to write out a cheque (s) She made out a cheque to pay the dealer for the new car. She made a cheque out to the dealer. She made it out to the dealer. SHE MADE A CHEQUE OUT TO THE SHOP. Make up (1) - to create or invent a story (s) She lied to the police about where she was at the time of the robbery. She made up a story. She made a story up. SHE MADE IT UP. Make up (2) - to become friends again after a fight (ns) The two brothers had been firghting for many years but they made up when their sister had a serious accident. THEY MADE UP.
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Make up for - to compensate for making a mistake (ns) Ian missed his daughter's birthday party because his plane was delayed. He made up for it by taking her to the zoo the next day. HE MADE UP FOR IT. Mistake for - to make a mistake and think one person is another person (s) (This one is unusual because it MUST be separated) Billy looks like Brad Pitt. Many girls mistake Billy for Brad. They mistake him for Brad. HE IS MISTAKEN FOR BRAD. Own up - to confess / to tell someone that you did something wrong (ns) A student took money from the principal's office. The teacher was going to punish the whole class, so Johny finally owned up and said it was him. He owned up to it. HE OWNED UP. Pass away / pass on - to die (ns) Sue Smith was over 100 years old when she passed away. SHE PASSED AWAY. Pass out - to lose consciousness (ns) He passed out when he heard that he had won over 10 million dollars. HE PASSED OUT. Pick up - to collect or get someone or something (s) I"ll pick up some milk on the way home. I'll pick some milk up. I'LL PICK IT UP. Point out - to show or draw attention to something (s) I used to live in this neighbourhood when I was a child. I'll point out my old house as we drive past. I'll point my old house out. I'LL POINT IT OUT. Put forward - to suggest something (s) Sam says that during the summer school should start an hour earlier and finish an hour earlier. He is going to put forward the idea at
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the menxt school meeting. He's going to put the idea forward. HE'S GOING TO PUT IT FORWARD. Put off (1) - delay an event or a meeting (s) The boss is really busy today. She decided to put off the staff meeting until Friday. She put the staff meeting off. SHE PUT IT OFF. Put off (2) - to discourage (ns) I used to love Elvis Presley. He was a great singer. But I was put off when I saw an interview with him. I didn't like him at all. I WAS PUT OFF. Put on - to dress (s) The weather changes all the time in Melbourne. I never know what to put on. Jack put on his new shoes. Jack put his new shoes on. JACK PUT THEM ON. Put out - to extinguish (s) Molly put out her cigarette. Molly put her cigarette out. MOLLY PUT IT OUT. Put through - to connect a telephone call (s) Ian is on the other line. I'll put through Ian. (not used) I'll put Ian through. I'LL PUT HIM THROUGH. Put up with - to suffer or tolerate something (ns) Rob works long hours. He puts up with long hoursbecause he loves his work. HE PUTS UP WITH IT. Run into - to meet someone by chance (ns) I ran into Mary when I was at the theatre the other night. I RAN INTO HER. Run out of - to use something so that there is none left (ns) Oh dear! The printer has run out of paper again.
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The printer has run out of it again. (unusual usage because the meaning of 'it' would not normally be clear) WE'VE RUN OUT OF BREAD. See off - to say goodbye to someone when they leave and go to the door/gate/airport with them. (s) Billy is going back to Japan on Sunday. I'm going to the airport to see Billy off. I'm going to see off Billy. (not used) I'M GOING TO SEE HIM OFF. Set off - to start a journey or a task (ns) Allen and Betty set off on their world trip last January. They should be back soon. Jack sets off for America next month. We'll set off at 6am to get an early start. THEY'LL SET OFF AT 6AM. Soak up - to become filled with something (information/liquid/knowledge/an atmosphere) (s) Use the sponge to soak up the water on the table. Use the sponge to soak the water up. USE THE SPONGE TO SOAK IT UP. Speak up - to speak louder / to speak even though you are shy (ns) The telephone connection is not good. Please speak up. You have some great ideas. Don't be afraid to speak up at the meeting. SPEAK UP, I CAN'T HEAR YOU. Stand for - to represent something (ns) Did you know that SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Appartus? The conservative politician stands for family values. W.H.O. STANDS FOR WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. Take after - to look like a relative or to behave like a relative (ns) Jill takes after her father. They are both always happy. SHE TAKES AFTER HIM. Take down (1) - to remove a sign or poster or website (s) There was a great music website. You could get lots of song lyrics. But they took down for copyright reasons.
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They took the website down. THEY TOOK IT DOWN. Take down (2) - to write down some information (s) I took down her telephone number, but now I have lost it! I took down it. (not used) I took it down. I went to the history lecture and took down some notes. Do you want to borrow them? I took some notes down. I TOOK DOWN SOME NOTES. Take in(1) - to cheat or deceive someone (ns) The real estate company sold people land that was often flooded.The people who bought the land didn't know. They were taken in by the salesmen. They were taken in by them. THEY WERE TAKEN IN. Take in (2) - to absorb information (s) Alice is amazing. She is only 4, but she learns so quickly. She listens to adults and watches TV and takes everything in. She takes in it. (not used) SHE TAKES IT IN. Take off (1) - to become successful (ns) The Internet has taken off in the last 4 or 5 years. IT HAS TAKEN OFF. Take off (2) - to remove clothes from the body (s) I took off my sweater and now I can't find it. I took my sweater off. I TOOK IT OFF. Take off (3) - to begin a journey (ns) The aeroplane took off on time. IT TOOK OFF. Take over - to take responsibility or control from someone else (ns) If the idea of the sentence is 'who' then it is not separable. (s) If the idea is what' then it is seperable. John took over when the old manager left. John took over.
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John took over the job from Peter. JOHN TOOK IT OVER. Take up - to begin a hobby or a course of study (s) Alan took up Italian three years ago. Now he speaks it really well. Alan took Italian up. ALAN TOOK IT UP. Tear up - to destroy paper or material (s) Jenny tore up the letter Ian sent her. Jenny tore the letter up. JENNY TORE IT UP. Tell off - to tell someone they have done the wrong thing (s) The teacher told off the children for misbehaving. The teacher told the children off. THE TEACHER TOLD THEM OFF. Think over - to consider or think about a problem or a situation (s) The company offered him a great job, but he will have to move to Siberia. He is thinking over the job offer. He is thinking the job offer over. HE IS THINKING IT OVER. Try on - to put on some clothing to see if it fits well or looks good (S) Have your tried on your wedding dress yet? Have you tried your wedding dress on yet? HAVE YOU TRIED IT ON? Try out - to test something or someone (s) Jason got a new computer, but he hasn't tried it out yet. He hasn't tried the computer out. HE HASN'T TRIED IT OUT. Turn down - to refuse an offer (s) Diane was offered a great job with MItsubishi, but she turned it down. She turned the job down. SHE TURNED IT DOWN. Turn into - to become something else (ns) In the fairytale the ugly frog turned into a handsome prince. Alex wasn't very confident at first, but he turned into a great maths
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teacher. HE TURNED INTO A HANDSOME YOUNG MAN. Wear off - to disappear slowly (ns) The tread on my tyres wore off, so I had to replace all four tyres. It wore off. Ben and Sandra were very happy when they first married, but there happiness soon wore off. Now they are both unhappy. IT WORE OFF. Wear out (1) to use something until it is no longer able to be used (s) My shoes are wearing out. I am wearing out my shoes. I am wearing my shoes out. I am wearing them out. MY SHOES ARE WORN OUT. Wear out (2) - to become tired (s) After playing soccer all day he was worn out. Playing soccer wore out Jason. (unusual - not used much) Playing soccer wore Jason out. PLAYING SOCCER WORE HIM OUT. Work out - to solve a problem / to have a good outcome (s) Brian was having trouble with a maths problem, but finally he worked out the answer. He worked the answer out.
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