Top 26 - 50 Phrasal Verbs
250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs / Top 26 - 50 Phrasal Verbs
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to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.
I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.
View Full Definitionto politely request something from someone
Can I ask for your assistance with this task?
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto get on our feet and stand up
After a long flight, it felt good to get up and stretch my legs.
View Full Definitionto interrupt someone to say something
He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
He pointed out the star constellation to his children.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definition(of news or information) to become public or widely known
The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.
View Full Definitionto stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.
View Full Definitionto thoroughly review, examine, or check something
Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.
View Full Definitionto enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.
View Full Definitionto change and become something else
The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.
View Full Definition(of law enforcers) to arrest someone and take them to the police station
The officers brought the captured suspect in during the early hours.
View Full Definitionto spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular
We're going to hang out at the park this afternoon.
View Full Definitionto move from a person or place
Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto believe that something is morally right or acceptable
She doesn't agree with cheating on exams; it goes against her principles.
View Full Definitionto seek guidance, help, or advice from someone
She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.
View Full Definition(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.
View Full Definitionto suppress one's emotions or feelings
She tried to keep in her frustration and not show it to her team.
View Full Definitionto 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.
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