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Memolody: Rhymes & Tales

Phrasal Verbs

Appendix II: Phrasal Verb

Phrasal Verb
A abide by

Meaning
respect or obey. (the law, a decision, a rule) = explain, give a reason = make sense, seem reasonable = recommend not doing something = have the same opinion as somebody else. = point something in the direction of a target = take into consideration, include in a calculation = reply rudely = 1) plead or make an earnest request = 2) be attractive or interesting =

Example
If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules. I hope you can account for the money you spent! Her story just doesn't add up.

account for add up

advise against agree with aim at allow for answer back appeal to

The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads. I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too. The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker. You'd better leave early to allow for traffic jams. Don't answer back your mother! 1) The organizers appealed to the crowd to stay calm. 2) A trekking holiday doesn't appeal to me .

Phrasal Verb
apply for

Meaning
make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.) = take advantage of something (an opportunity) = move backwards, in fear or dislike = withdraw, concede defeat = 1) give support or encouragement = 2) make a copy of (file, program, etc.) = 1) pay money to secure someone's release = 2) rescue from financial difficulties = base your hopes on someone/something = improve, make more substantial = faint, lose consciousness =

Example
He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper. When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares. When he saw the dog, he backed away. Local authorities backed down on their plans to demolish the building. 1) If I tell the boss we've got too much work, will you back me up? 2) It is recommended to back up all files in a secure location. 1) When he was arrested, his family refused to bail him out. 2) The government bailed out the bank.

avail (oneself) of

B back away back down back up

bail out

bank on beef up black out

Don't forget the date. I'm banking on your help. He beefed up his presentation with diagrams and statistics. When he fell off the horse he blacked out.

Phrasal Verb
block off blow up

Meaning
Separate using a barrier. = 1) explode; = 2) be destroyed by an explosion = be summarized as = start a computer by loading an operating system or program. = escape from captivity = 1) go out of order, cease to function = 2) lose control of one's emotions = enter by force = start suddenly = escape from a place by force come to an end (marriage, relationship) raise (a child)

Example
The area was blocked off during the demonstration. 1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o'clock. 2) The car blew up but luckily there was nobody in it. The problem boils down to a lack of money. Just give me a few minutes to boot up the computer. A few horses broke away from the paddock. 1) John's car broke down so he had to take the bus. 2) The parents broke down when they heard the bad news. Burglars broke into the house around midnight. Rioting broke out as a result of the strike. Three prisoners broke out of jail.

boil down to boot up

break away break down

break into break out break out of break up bring up brush up on

After her marriage broke up, Emma went to live in London. She stopped working in order to bring up her children. improve, refresh one's Mary had to brush up on her knowledge of something Spanish before going to South America.

Phrasal Verb
bump into burn out

Meaning
meet by accident or unexpectedly 1) stop (something) working 2) become exhausted from over-working interrupt impolitely return a phone call cancel formally invite or request become more relaxed, less angry or upset continue 1) do something as specified (a plan, an order, a threat) 2) perform or conduct (test, experiment) postpone until later register at a hotel or airport 1) pay one's bill and leave (a hotel) 2) investigate

Example
Pedro bumped into his English teacher at the supermarket. 1) The fuse has burnt out. 2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't slow down. It's rude to butt in on a conversation like that! I'll call you back as soon as possible. The meeting was called off because of the strike. I now call upon the President to address the assembly. He was angry at first but he eventually calmed down. He carried on gardening in spite of the rain. 1) The plan was carried out to perfection. 2) Tests are carried out to determine the efficiency of a new drug. As regards holidays, can you carry over any days from one year to the next? For security reasons you have to check in two hours before your flight. 1) Is Mr. Blair still at the hotel? No, he checked out this morning. 2) I don't know if the address is still valid. I'll check it out.

butt in (on sthg) C call back call off call on/upon sb calm down carry on carry out

carry over check in check out

Phrasal Verb
clam up clamp down on close down come across

Meaning
refuse to speak act strictly to prevent something stop operating (company, restaurant, cinema). 1) find by chance 2) appear, seem, make an impression

Example
When the teacher arrived she clammed up. The government has decided to clamp down on smoking in public places. When the factory closed down, the employees lost their jobs. 1) Julie came across some photographs of her grandparents in the attic. 2) The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the interview. The police have asked any witnesses to come forward. The project came up against a lot of criticism. 1) The car conked out on the motorway. 2) He was so exhausted, he conked out in front of the TV. I'm counting on the taxi driver to find the theatre. In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the incorrect word. The doctor told him to cut down on cigarettes. 1) She cut out a picture in a magazine. 2) I'm going to cut out eating between meals. The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers.

come forward come up against conk out

present oneself be faced with or opposed by 1) stop working 2) stop or fall asleep (from exhaustion) rely or depend on (for help) remove by drawing a line through reduce in number or size 1) remove using scissors 2) stop doing something handle, take care of (problem, situation)

count on cross out cut down on cut out

D deal with

Phrasal Verb
die down do without drag on draw up dress up

Meaning
calm down, become less strong manage without

Example

drop in drop off

drop out E ease off

end in end up even out

When the applause died down, she started to sing. The shops are closed so we'll have to do without sugar. last longer than We expected a short speech but expected it dragged on and on! write (contract, An agreement was drawn up and agreement, document) signed by the two parties. 1) wear elegant clothes 1) Do people dress up to go to 2) disguise oneself the opera in your country? 2) Children love to dress up at Halloween. visit, usually on the I sometimes drop in to see my way somewhere grandparents on my way home from school. 1) deliver someone or 1) I'll drop you off at the bus something stop if you like. 2) fall asleep 2) Granddad often drops off in front of the TV. leave school without She decided to go to art school finishing then dropped out after the first term. reduce, become less After Christmas the workload severe or slow down generally eases off. (pain, traffic, work) finish in a certain way; Their marriage ended in divorce. result in finally reach a state, If he continues his misconduct place or action he'll end up in prison. 1) eliminate differences 1) After a long discussion they of opinion. managed to even out their 2) become level or differences. regular 2) The road was evened out to make it safer.

Phrasal Verb
F fall through figure out fill out find out

Meaning
fail; doesn't happen understand, find the answer complete (a form/an application) discover or obtain information concentrate on something understand; find a solution be on good terms; work well with imply escape manage to cope or to survive enter enter

Example
Our planned boat trip fell through because of the storm. I'm trying to figure out how to assemble the bookshelves. Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible. I'm going to call the cinema to find out what time the film starts. The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the product. We'll have to figure out a way to deliver the goods faster. I get along (well) with my motherin-law. What exactly are you trying to get at? The robbers got away in a black car. It's difficult to get by on a low salary. How did the burglar get in?

focus on figure out G get along (with) get at get away get by get in get into (+noun) get off

get on get on with (something) get on (well) with (somebody)

How did the burglar get into the house? 1) leave (bus, train, 1) You should get off the bus at plane) Trafalgar Square. 2) remove 2) She can't get the stain off her sweater. board (bus, train, plane) You can pay when you get on the bus. continue to do; make Be quiet and get on with your progress homework. have a good I get on very well with my relationship with colleagues.

Phrasal Verb
get out get out of (+noun) get out of get over get rid of get together get up give up go through grow up H hand in hand out hang out hang up hit at hit back hit on/upon leave leave

Meaning

Example
How did he get out? How did he get out of the house? Some husbands manage to get out of doing any housework. My grandmother had pneumonia but she got over it. It's difficult to get rid of old habits. Let's get together for lunch today. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. Sarah gave up smoking 5 years ago. Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident. He grew up in a small village in the mountains.

avoid doing something recover from (illness, disappointment) eliminate meet each other rise, leave bed stop doing something experience spend one's childhood; develop; become an adult submit (report, homework)

All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month. distribute Samples will be handed out at the end of the demonstration. spend time in a Where does he hang out these particular place, or days? with a group of friends Who does he hang out with? end a phone "Don't hang up. I haven't finished conversation yet." aim a blow at He hit at the wasp with the newspaper. retaliate; reply to an When he was attacked by the attack others, the boy hit back. find unexpectedly or by She hit upon an idea for her new inspiration collection.

Phrasal Verb
hold on

Meaning
-wait -grip tightly be quick, act speedily resolve by discussion, eliminate differences participate - engage in, become a member of - meet and unite with take quick notes continue doing something stay at the same level as someone or something begin, start omit, not mention Disappoint take care of think of the future consider as inferior

Example
- 'Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown." - She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge. Hurry up! We'll miss the bus. The meeting tomorrow will be an opportunity to iron out difficulties. She was too shy to join in the game. - John was in the Army and Tom joined up as soon as he left school. - The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel. I jotted down the address while watching the programme on TV. It told him to be quiet but he kept on making noise. Bill walks so fast it's difficult to keep up with him. The football match kicked off at 3 o'clock. The child's name was left out of the report. You promised to come to the party, so don't let me down! A babysitter looks after the children when they go out. It's time to forget the past and look ahead. He tends to look down on anyone who is not successful.

hurry up I iron out

J join in join up

jot down K keep on keep up with kick off L leave out let down look after look ahead look down on

Phrasal Verb
look on look for look forward to look up to M make fun of make up mix up move in move out N nod off note down O opt out own up P pass away pass out pay back

Meaning
be a spectator at an event try to find something

Example

Billy didn't take part in the fight. He just looked on. Jane went to the shops to look for a pair of shoes. await or anticipate with I look forward to seeing you soon. pleasure admire He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked up to him. laugh at/ make jokes The old lady dresses so strangely about that the kids make fun of her. invent (excuse, story) Some employees make up excuses when they arrive late for work. mistake one thing or I don't know my neighbours' person for another names yet. I keep mixing them up. arrive in a new home You've bought a new house? or office When are you moving in? leave your home/office My neighbour is leaving. for another one. He's moving out next Saturday. fall asleep My grandfather often nods off in front of the television. write something I'll call the station and note down the departure times. leave a system or I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I decide not to had to opt out of the tournament. participate admit or confess The boy owned up. He said he something kicked the ball through the window. die Her father has passed away. faint reimburse She passed out when she heard the bad news. I'll lend you 20 provided you pay me back before the end of the week.

Phrasal Verb
put off put on put out put up pick up point out R rely on rule out run away run into run out of S set off set up shop around show off show up shut up (impolite)

Meaning
postpone, arrange a later date turn on, switch on extinguish accommodate, give somebody a bed collect somebody indicate/direct attention to something count on, depend on, trust eliminate

Example
The meeting was put off because of the strike. Could you put on the light please? It took a long time to put out the fire. We can put you up if you'd like to come for a week-end. I'll pick you up at the station when you arrive. She pointed out the mistake.

Don't worry. You can rely on me. I can keep a secret. The police ruled out political motives. escape from a place or He ran away from home at the suddenly leave age of fourteen. meet by accident or Sophie ran into Maria at the unexpectedly (also: shopping centre. bump into) have no more of What a nuisance! We've run out something. of coffee. start a journey; Early Saturday morning we set off for the ski slopes. start a business She set up her own company 10 years ago. compare prices It's always wise to shop around before buying anything. brag or want to be There's David showing off in his admired new sports car! appear/arrive We expected David to come but he didn't show up. be silent, stop talking Oh shut up, you idiot!

Phrasal Verb
stand up stick up for T take after take care of take off take on take out tell off think over try on turn down U use up V vouch for W watch out wear out

Meaning
rise from a sitting position defend

Example

The pupils stood up when the headmaster arrived. It's important to stick up for one's principles. resemble, in appearance Jamie really takes after his dad. or character look after I'll take care of your plants while you're away. leave the ground The plane took off at 6 a.m. Business is good so the company is taking on extra staff. remove; extract She took out a pen to note the address. reprimand/criticize The teacher told her off for not severely doing her homework. consider I'll have to think over the proposal before I decide. wear something to see I'm not sure about the size. Can if it suits or fits I try it on? refuse I couldn't turn down an offer like that! finish a product (so The kids have used up all the that there's none left) toothpaste. express confidence in, You can give the keys to Andy. or guarantee something I can vouch for him. be careful Watch out! There's a car coming. 1) Julie wore out her shoes visiting the city. 2) At the end of the day Julie was worn out. 1) do physical exercise 1) I work out twice a week at 2) find a solution or the gym club. calculate something 2) It's expensive but I haven't worked out the exact cost yet. 1) become unusable 2) become very tired hire or engage staff

work out