Basic Phrasal Verbs

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

As a teacher, she needs to deal with various student behaviors.

to enter a place, building, or location

The theater doors will open soon, so you can go in and find your seats.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

to physically enter a vehicle, such as a car or taxi

She got in the car and drove away.

(of news or information) to become public or widely known

The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

She turned the job offer down due to conflicting commitments.

to increase in value, extent, amount, etc.

The demand for the product caused its price to go up.

(of a price, temperature, etc.) to decrease in amount or level

During a sale, many items in the store will go down in price.

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to finish or rank in a specific position in a competition, typically indicated by a numerical ranking such as first, second, etc.

Despite facing tough competition, she trained hard and managed to come in first in the swimming race.

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

They are trying to find out who won the award last night.

to get on our feet and stand up

After a long flight, it felt good to get up and stretch my legs.

to act more quickly because there is not much time

He doesn’t need to hurry up as he’s already finished his work.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Don't forget to throw the trash out before you leave.

to become less angry, upset, or worried

After the accident, it took her a while to calm down.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.

to turn your head to see the surroundings

I looked around the garden, admiring the beautiful flowers.

to cause a significant and positive change in something

She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.

to return to a place, state, or condition

After a long vacation, it can be challenging to get back into your regular work routine.

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up.

to let something or someone enter a place

I forgot my keys and had to wait for my roommate to let me in.

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me?

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

As soon as she entered the room, she switched the lights on.

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

I always switch off my computer at night to save energy.

to no longer be asleep

I remind her to wake up early for her flight tomorrow.