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Here are the meanings of the provided phrasal verbs:

-back up (sb./sth.): To support someone or something, especially in a dispute or argument.

-add up: To make sense or be logical.

-catch up (on): To reach the same level or status as someone or something by making progress
or getting up to date.

-give up: To stop doing something, usually because it is difficult or seems impossible to
succeed.

-look into: To investigate or examine something closely in order to understand it or find out more
about it.

-bring up: To raise a subject or topic for discussion; to mention something.

-put off: To postpone or delay something to a later time.

-call off: To cancel something that was previously planned or scheduled.

-end up: To eventually reach or find oneself in a particular situation, especially one that was not
planned.

-give in: To surrender or yield to pressure, demands, or persuasion.

-touch on (a subject): To briefly mention or discuss a topic without going into detail.

-keep (sth.) up: To continue something at the same level or pace.

-look down on: To view someone or something as inferior or less valuable.

-look up to: To admire or respect someone or something; to consider someone as a role model.

-make for: To move in the direction of something; to head towards a destination.

-mess up: To make a mistake or do something badly; to ruin or spoil something.

-stand up to: To resist or confront someone or something, especially in a courageous or


determined manner.

-blow up: To become angry suddenly or to explode.

-carry out: To complete or perform a task or action as instructed or planned.


-point out: To draw attention to something; to indicate or identify something.

-figure (sth.) out: To understand or solve a problem or mystery.

-hang out: To spend time relaxing or socializing in a casual manner.

-pull off: To successfully accomplish something difficult or impressive.

-stand up (for sth.): To support or defend something, especially a principle or belief.

-hang on: To wait for a short time; to pause or delay a conversation.

-cut off: To abruptly end or stop something.

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