Definition of Phrasal verbs

A list of phrasal verbs in alphabetical order with definitions and examples abide by Definition to accept and obey a decision, a rule, law..., even though you may not agree with it. Example You have to abide by the referee's desision. act up Definition behave or function improperly Example I think I need to take my car to the mechanic because it's acting up again. ask in Definition to invite someone to come into a building or room, especially your home Example She asked me in for a cup of coffee .

ask out Definition to invite on a date. Example I can't believe he asked her out on a date! break down Definition fail to function Example My car broke down when I was driving to work. break in Definition 1. interrupt a discussion. 2. to get into a building or car using force, usually to steal something.

3. to wear new shoes or use new equipment for short periods to make them more comfortable Example 1. while we were talking, he broke in to give his opinion. 2. The burglars broke in through the kitchen window. 3. My new hiking boots will be great once I've broken them in break off Definition end relationship. Example They've broken off their engagement. break out Definition

to start. to escape from prison.

Example

War broke out in 1914. Prisoners dug a tunnel and broke out.

bring about Definition to cause something to happen. Example He brought about his company's collapse by his reckless spending. bring along Definition to take someone or something with you. Example Sara brought along a new fried to the party? bring around Definition to persuade someone to have the same opinion as you have.

Example She refused to invest her money in the new project at first but he managed to bring her around. bring on Definition to make something happen, usually something bad. Example Our laziness brought on the teacher's anger. bring up Definition

rear, educate a child. mention.

Example

He was brought up in Spain by his aunt. They brought up the topic of his violent dispute with his wife call for

Definition 1. To shout out in order to summon (a person). 2. To ask for in a loud voice. 3. To request, demand. 4. To necessitate, demand. 5. To stop at a place and ask for (someone). Example 1. She called for the maid and asked her to bring a glass of water. 2. We called for a cup of coffee. 3. the opposition has called for more protests 4. This situation calls for understanding the causes of problem. 5. When I'll be back from work, I'll call for you. call off Definition To recall; to cancel or call a halt to. Example 1. Please call off your dog. 2. They called off the picnic because of the rain.

call on Definition To visit (a person) Example I called on my grandfather yesterday call up Definition 1. To call on the telephone. 2. To select or to order to join (a military service...) Example 1. My dad called me up to tell me the good news. 2. He was called up when the war began. care for Definition To attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide. Example I cared for my father when he was ill. carry away Definition (Used with get) To become excessively involved, to take something too far. Example When they won the match the coach told his players not to get carried away by the emotion as they still have to win the next match too. carry out Definition To accomplish, to do or to complete something. Example The secret agent carried out his orders exactly as planned. catch up Definition To make up for lost time Example I will never catch up. I am too behind in my work.

check in Definition To announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc Example They need to check in before noon. check out Definition 1. To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate. 2. (The opposite of check in) to leave a hotel... Example 1. He checked out the rumor, and managed to verify that it was true. 2. We checked out before noon. come about Definition To come to pass; to develop; to occur; to take place; to happen. Example We have to ask, how did this come about? come across Definition 1. To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image. 2. To find, usually by accident. Example 1. Loose clothes help him to come across as a hip hop singer. 2. He came across a rare flower in the forest. come across Definition 1. To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image. 2. To find, usually by accident. Example 1. Loose clothes help him to come across as a hip hop singer. 2. He came across a rare flower in the forest. come along Definition 1. (intransitive, followed by "with") To accompany 2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To progress; to make progress.

Example 1. Would you like to come along with me to the concert? 2. The construction is coming along and should be ready within a month. come back Definition To return. Example When will you come back from work? come by Definition 1. To obtain 2. To get, especially by chance or involuntarily. Example 1. How did you get by that car? 2. Somehow, he came by a substantial fortune. come down Definition To fall (prices) Example The price of oil came down because of the economic crisis. come down to Definition To mean, to signify, in essence. Example The decision comes down to whether you really want to pay that much for a little extra convenience. come down with Definition To fall sick. Example I came down with the flu. come in Definition To enter, be recieved

Example They asked me to come in, but I refused as I was in a hurry. come in for Definition To receive blame or criticism. Example The president has come in for a lot of criticism over his last speech. come out Definition 1. To be published. 2. To appear. 3. To be removed. 4. To be known. Example 1. His new book will come out soon. 2. The sun came out. 3. The black stain didn't come out. 4. The news his resignation came out late last night. come over Definition 1. To move from one place to another. 2. To seem to be a certain person. Example 1. Did you come over From Italy to attend the conference? 2. The dictator came over as an arrongant person. cut down Definition 1. To bring down by cutting. 2. To reduce the amount of something. Example 1. It's a pity that they cut down those trees. 2. I'm trying to cut down on sugar. cut in Definition To intrude or interrupt.

Example It was rude of her to cut in our conversation. depend on Definition To be dependent on something or someone for support or help. Example He still depends on his old car to go to work. die down Definition To become less virulent. Example I'll be able to drive home once the storm dies down. dig in Definition 1. To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack (it can also be used metaphorically). 2. To begin eating. Example 1. The troops started to dig in to protect themselves from the attack. 2. Look at the kids! They are already digging in.They can't wait until the food cools down

dig out dip into do away with do in do up do without drink in drink to drink up ease up eat away

eat in eat out eat up end up fall apart fall in fall off fall out figure out fill in find out fix up get across get along get away get away with get by get down to get in get off get on get out get over get rid of get through

get up give back give in give up go against go along with go away go down go off go on go out go over go round go up go with grow up hack into hack off ham up hammer out hand in hand out hand over hang around hang on

hang out hang up hark back haze over head up hear out heat up hide out hike up hinge on hit back hit on hit up hit upon hive off hold back hold down hold on hold out hold out for hold up horse around hurry up ice over ice up

inquire after inquire of iron out

jack in jack up jazz up join up jot down juice up jump at jump in jump on jump out at keep away keep back keep down keep off keep up keep up with knock out lay down let out lie down lift up

listen up live on live up to log in log out look after look down on look for look forward to look into look on look out look over look up look up to make for make off make out make up make up for mix upnail down name after narrow down notch up note down

occur to offer up open out open up opt out order inpass away pass on pay back pick out pick up point out pull out put forward put in for put off put on put out put through put up put up with queue up quiet down quieten down rain down rain off

rake in rally around ramp up rat on read out rely on ring up rip off rise up run after run away run into run out of run over screw up see off see to show off sit down split up stand by stand for stand up step down stir up

stumble upon take after take in take off taper off tear apart throw away tie up tire out turn down turn off turn on
use upveer away from

vote in vote out wait on wake up warm up watch out wear off wear out wipe out work out write down
x out

yak on Complete the sentences.

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passed away, do without, look forward to, called off, made up, carried away, break out, run out, put up with, keep up.

1. Don't smoke in the forest. Fires 2. I seeing my friends again.

easily at this time of the year.

3. I'm afraid; we have

of apple juice. Will an orange juice do? the good work.

4. Your website has helped me a lot to 5. A friend of mine has 6. His mother can't her wedding.

his terrible behaviour anymore. a whole story.

7. As an excuse for being late, she 8. I got 9. I just cannot by his enthusiasm.

my mobile. I always keep it with me. last week.

10. she was very sad because her father

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. I don't know where my book is. I must look it. Fill the form, please. The music is too loud. Could you turn the volume, please? Quick, get the bus or you'll have to walk home. Turn the lights when you go to bed. Do you mind if I switch the TV? I'd like to watch the news. The dinner was ruined. I had to throw it . When you enter the house, take your shoes and put your slippers. If you don't know this word, you can look it in a dictionary.

Complete the phrasal verbs according to their meanings in brackets. 1. your shoes.(Remove) the baby. (Take care of) the truth? (Discover) the sweater? (See if it fits)

2. Somebody has to 3. She wants to 4. Where can I 5. . (be quick)

6. Why don't you 7. I will 8.

? (Take a seat)

the train now. (Enter) the word in a dictionary. (Consult a dictionary)

9. I want to 10. The firemen

the form. (Complete) the fire.(Extinguish)

passed away, do without, look forward to, called off, made up, carried away, break out, run out, put up with, keep up.

1. Don't smoke in the forest. Fires break out 2. I look forward to seeing my friends again. 3. I'm afraid; we have run out 5. A friend of mine has called off 6. His mother can't put up with 8. I got carried away

easily at this time of the year.

of apple juice. Will an orange juice do? the good work. her wedding. his terrible behaviour anymore. a whole story.

4. Your website has helped me a lot to keep up

7. As an excuse for being late, she made up by his enthusiasm. 9. I just cannot do without

my mobile. I always keep it with me. last week.

10. she was very sad because her father passed away Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. 1. I don't know where my book is. I must look for 2. Fill in the form, please. 3. The music is too loud. Could you turn down 4. Quick, get on 5. Turn off the lights when you go to bed. it.

the volume, please?

the bus or you'll have to walk home. the TV? I'd like to watch the news. . your slippers. in a dictionary. your shoes and put away

6. Do you mind if I switch on

7. The dinner was ruined. I had to throw it away 8. When you enter the house, take off 9. If you don't know this word, you can look it up

Complete the phrasal verbs according to their meanings in brackets. 1. Take off your shoes. (Remove) the baby. (Take care of) the truth? (Discover) !". the sweater? (See if it fits) ? (Take a seat)

2. Somebody has to look after 3. She wants to find out 4. Where can I try on 5. Hurry up . (Be quick)

6. Why don't you sit down

7. I will get on 8. Look up 9. I want to fill in

the train now. (Enter) the word in a dictionary. (Consult a dictionary) the form. (Complete) the fire. (Extinguish)

10. The firemen put out

Linking words
Citation: Like other languages, English has a lot of cohesive or transitional devices and linking words that can be used to express and join ideas. 1. Expressing addition To express addition, you can use these expressions: Citation: Examples: Citation: in addition, - as well as - moreover - what is more - not only...but also... - furthermore - besides - also - too - and...

If the project fails this will have terrible consequences not only on our department, but also on the whole organization Johns grades are terrible because he has been so lazy these days. In addition to this, his relationship to his parents got worse. The report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate.

2. Expressing contrast To express contrast, you can use these expressions: Citation: Examples: Citation: although - even though - in spite of / despite - however - yet - nevertheless - nonetheless - on the contrary - whereas - on trhe hand - conversely - but...

Brain drain has terrible consequences on the developing countries. Nevertheless, nothing has been done to solve the problem or at least reduce its negative effects. In spite of / despite Fred's old age, he goes jogging every morning. Although she's very nice, her classmates hate her. They have got two children, a boy and girl. The boy looks after his father whereas the girl looks after the mother.

3. Expressing cause and effect

To express cause and effect, you can use these expressions: Citation: Examples: Citation: concequently - as a concequence - as a result - therefore because of this - for this reason - because - since - as - for due to - owing to

She remained silent, for she was so depressed to talk. We can't go to Sue's party because we'll be busy working on our project. The plane was delayed because of the foggy weather. He had spent most of his time hanging around instead of revising his lessons. Consequently, he had a lot of trouble answering the exam questions.

4. Summarizing To summarize, you can use the following expressions: Citation: Examples: Citation: in conclusion - to conclude - to sum up - in a nutshell - in brief - in short - all in all - everything considered...

How to write a cause and effect paragraph

Citation: What makes something happen is called a cause. An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. Here are a few basics on writing a coherent cause and effect paragraph. Citation: Pre-writing Decide whether to write about a cause or an effect or both. You can choose to discuss only the causes or only the effects of an event. Alternatively, you can discuss the causes AND effects of a certain event. Make a list of causes or effects. Then narrow down that list to include only the most important causes or effects. Writing Write a draft explaining each cause or effect in the paragraph in as much detail as possible. and don't forget to use transitional words in your paragraph, such as: also, as a result, because, first and finally. It is very important to include in your paragraph a clear topic sentence. This sentence should state the main idea of your

paragraph. Support your topic sentence with supporting details. Post writing Edit your paragraph.

Writing an argumentative essay

Citation: Pre-writing State the "controversy" in the form of a yes/no question. Citation: Should guns be made legal? Is television harmful to children?

Divide your paper into two parts: Pros Guns can be helpful to defend ourselves from dangerous criminals ... ... Cons Guns ca be harmful, especially at the hands of irresponsible people ... ...

Decide which side of the argument you will argue. Remember to support your opinions with facts, statistics, examples, quotes ... Writing Include an introduction, a body and a conclusion: Citation: Introduction: Citation: State the problem: a clear thesis statement

Body: Citation: Paragraph: topic sentence Citation: a. argument 1 b. argument 2 c. argument 3 d. ...

Paragraph: topic sentence

Citation: a. argument 1 b. argument 2 c. argument 3 d. ...

Conclusion: Citation: a. Give a balanced view b. Give your opinion Citation: Post writing Edit your essay