Phrasal Verbs

to politely request something from someone

Can I ask for your assistance with this task?

to physically move backward from a particular position or place

The skier realized the slope was too steep and had to back down to a safer position.

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

We should all believe in the power of kindness to make the world a better place.

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

Lack of sleep can bring on a range of health problems.

to look after a child until they reach maturity

The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.

to cancel what has been planned

We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.

to feel happy and satisfied

I've been feeling down, but I noticed I tend to cheer up when the sun is shining.

to make oneself neat or clean

The custodian worked diligently to clean up the spilled coffee in the office breakroom.

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood.

to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them

She saw her friend across the room and decided to come up to say hello.

to visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement

Feel free to drop by my office if you have any questions.

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

On special occasions, the family likes to eat out at their favorite restaurant.

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city.

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

The neglected house, worn down by years of weathering, finally began to fall apart, with sections of the roof and walls collapsing.

to find the answer to a question or problem

After hours of studying, she finally managed to figure out the complex math problem.

to inform someone with facts or news

Can you fill in the team on the changes in the project timeline?

to have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something

Despite their differences, they manage to get along and work as a team.

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

She decided to give away her old clothes to a local charity.

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

We're going to hang out at the park this afternoon.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.

to no longer be alive

The community mourned when they heard that the beloved teacher had passed away.

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something

Proper training and precautions help rule out injuries on the sports field.

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

He will see to the safety regulations before the project begins.

to arrive at an event or appointment where one is expected

The musician showed up for the concert well-prepared and enthusiastic.

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

After the move, she spent the weekend sorting out her belongings in the new apartment.

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

I will throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room.

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

She turned the job offer down due to conflicting commitments.

to interrupt someone to say something

He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.

to entirely remove something

They wiped the stain out from the carpet using a cleaning solution.

to increase in amount or quantity over time

If you don't address your issues, they'll just pile up over time.

to make something stop burning or shining

Please put out the campfire before leaving the site.

to escape from a person who is holding one

She managed to break away from her captor and run to safety.

to support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed

She'll root for her favorite soccer team at the match this weekend.

to leave somewhere having a certain impression or feeling

She came away feeling upset.

to suddenly and intensely enter a particular emotional or mental state

Upon hearing the tragic news, she flew into a fit of uncontrollable tears.

to secretly store something in a place in order to use it later

The pirate captain stashed away the treasure on a remote island.

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

She capitalized on her experience to get a better paying job.

to take and lift something or someone up

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