Top 26 - 50 Phrasal Verbs

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.

to politely request something from someone

Can I ask for your assistance with this task?

to make something available, possible, or reachable, often by creating new opportunities or access points

Investments in technology are opening up options for remote work and flexible schedules.

to get on our feet and stand up

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

to interrupt someone to say something

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

to no longer be asleep

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

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on.

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.

to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it

He pointed out the star constellation to his children.

to be contacted by a person or an entity, usually by letter, email, or phone call

I hope to hear from my friend soon; we haven't talked in a while.

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

The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

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

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.

to change and become something else

The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.

(of law enforcers) to arrest someone and take them to the police station

The officers brought the captured suspect in during the early hours.

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

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

to move from a person or place

Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work.

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement.

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.

to believe that something is morally right or acceptable

She doesn't agree with cheating on exams; it goes against her principles.

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.

to suppress one's emotions or feelings

She tried to keep in her frustration and not show it to her team.

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Have you heard of the recent company merger?It's making headlines.