Top 101 - 125 Phrasal Verbs

to preserve something at a consistently high standard, price, or level

Regular maintenance helps to keep up the performance of the machinery.

(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

The plaque on the wall came off after years of wear and tear.

to take something from someone so that they no longer have it

The government decided to take the driver's license away due to multiple violations.

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.

to pursue or try to catch someone or something

The detective decided to go after the suspect, who was fleeing the crime scene.

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

He decided to break up after she moved away for college.

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital.

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

The glowing neon sign made the cafe stand out among the other businesses on the street.

to leave a situation, place, or person

They decided to walk away from the job due to dissatisfaction.

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

The students lined up to get their lunch.

to appear or happen unexpectedly

While reading the article, a related video popped up on the sidebar.

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.

to place something somewhere noticeable

The gallery put up artwork by local artists for the exhibition.

to develop or improve in a positive direction

The project is coming along nicely, and we should be able to meet the deadline.

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

She decided to give away her old clothes to a local charity.

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

When the alarm sounded, the prisoners tried to run away from the jail.

to have a decrease in price, temperature, etc.

The prices of the new smartphones have finally come down, making them more affordable for consumers.

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

All those hours of studying really paid off during the exam.

to find a solution to overcome a problem or obstacle

She worked around the lack of resources by leveraging external partnerships.

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

The successful campaign brought back customers.

to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them

The angry dog started growling and came at me, barking fiercely.

to continue an activity

After a short break, the team went on with their brainstorming session to develop new ideas.

to cause something to explode

The sudden impact blew the car up.

to no longer be alive

The community mourned when they heard that the beloved teacher had passed away.