Top 151 - 175 Phrasal Verbs

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.

to experience a particular emotion or sensation quickly and suddenly

As he stepped onto the stage, a wave of nervousness ran through him.

to remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

You can leave if you want, but I’m going to stick around for a while.

to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

We should get together to discuss the project's details.

to suppress the expression of one's feelings

She tried to hold in her laughter during the solemn ceremony.

to officially introduce or launch a new product, service, or system

The company plans to roll the new smartphone out next month.

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel.

to make something become full

Can you fill up my glass with water, please?

to continue or start an activity

After the interruption, they decided to go about their work to meet the project deadline.

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

After the seminar, I decided to follow up on the speaker's research and findings.

to make and release a product for people to buy

The company plans to bring a new smartphone out next month.

to quickly read or examine something

The librarian looked through the catalog to find the book I was requesting.

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

He called the emergency services out immediately.

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

Despair seems to have set in among the team.

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

I can help out with your homework if you're having trouble.

(of a person's skin) to become covered in spots or a similar condition because of a sickness or allergy

After eating shellfish, she came out in hives all over her body due to an allergic reaction.

to fall to the ground

The child tried to walk but ended up falling down on the soft grass.

to write information for later use

During the meeting, the secretary was instructed to take down the key points discussed.

to cover something by putting paper or a similar material around it

The gift needs wrapping up in colorful paper for the birthday party.

to seek something, such as an opportunity or benefit

He decided to come for the job opening at the company.

to make something warm or hot

I'm going to heat up some curry for lunch.

to experience a particular situation or outcome

The community had to fall on hard times when the economic recession hit the region.

to test something new or different to see how good or effective it is

She wanted to try out the new restaurant in town.

to completely change one's decision or opinion

After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us.

to cause irritation or annoyance to someone

The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me.