Top 226 - 250 Phrasal Verbs

to make something operate, especially by accident

Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

I need to catch up on the latest news.

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly.

to understand a concept

It took a few tries, but eventually, she caught on to the intricacies of the challenging puzzle.

to happen, often unexpectedly

How did this situation come about?

to intentionally exclude someone or something

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

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.

to tell someone about an idea, especially to know their opinion about it

He ran the new business strategy by his mentor for guidance.

to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time

As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.

to express thoughts freely and confidently

Employees need to speak up if they witness unethical behavior.

to lose consciousness

It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out.

to distribute something among a group of individuals

The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season.

to put trust in something or someone

You can count on me to help you with the project; I'm always here for support.

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

The negotiations brought about a resolution to the conflict.

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

To kick off the project, they held a brainstorming session with the entire team.

to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

On weekends, I just like to sit around and watch TV.

to have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else

The safety and well-being of our employees should always come before any other considerations.

to oppose or resist someone or something

Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.

to be originated from something

Many modern medicines derive from natural plants and their healing properties.

to defend or support someone or something

She bravely stood up for her younger sibling against the school bullies.

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.

to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

We're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.

to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means

Machine gun fire mowed down dozens of soldiers in a matter of minutes.