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Giving or Gathering

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' / Giving or Gathering

Giving or Gathering

14 Words

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1
cough up
cough up
Verb

to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information

The debtor finally had to cough up the overdue payment after repeated reminders.

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2
double up
Verb

to share or occupy the same space or accommodation with another person, often due to limited resources

During the camping trip, the shortage of tents forced the friends to double up in sleeping bags.

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3
fix up
fix up
Verb

to provide someone with something such as a service or an opportunity

He managed to fix up a discount for the group on their hotel accommodations.

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4
gather up
Verb

to collect various things or people that are spread out for a specific purpose

She gathered them up and put them in the box.

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5
hoard up
Verb

to collect and store a large quantity of something, often valuable or useful items

During uncertain times, people tend to hoard up essential supplies like food and water.

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6
hook up
hook up
Verb

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.

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7
pack up
pack up
Verb

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.

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8
pick up
pick up
Verb

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

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9
round up
round up
Verb

to gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them

The teacher had to round up all the students for the field trip.

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10
save up
save up
Verb

to set money or resources aside for future use

She saved up enough money to buy a new car after a year of careful budgeting.

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11
serve up
serve up
Verb

to offer something, typically food or drink, to someone

The chef served up a delicious three-course meal for the guests.

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12
stock up
stock up
Verb

to gather something in large amounts to keep for future use, sale, or for a particular occasion

Before the storm, people were stocking up on canned goods, water and batteries.

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13
shade up
Verb

(of animals) to seek a sheltered area to avoid direct exposure to the sun

During the hot afternoon, the horses were observed shading up near the barn to escape the intense sunlight.

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14
fork up
Verb

to reluctantly provide something, often under pressure or obligation

The parents had to fork up the money for their children's school trip, even though it stretched their budget to the limit.

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