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Phrasal Verbs
The following Phrasal Verbs and Definitions are just a small sample from the game, Having Fun with Phrasal Verbs by Dymon Publications.
Level 1 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
ask for | |
request, seek information |
call (s) up | |
telephone |
cool (s) down | |
become less stressed |
fall down | |
collapse, drop from a higher to lower position |
get up | |
arise from bed |
keep on | |
continue |
look at | |
focus on something visually |
put (s) on | |
place clothing on the body |
set (s) up | |
1) arrange 2) entrap |
stand for | |
represent |
talk over | |
discuss deeply |
turn (s) on | |
start a machine or something electric |
Level 2 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
beat (s) up | |
assault severely, attack, act violently, hit |
care for | |
1) take responsibility for 2) prefer, like |
cut down (on) | |
reduce intake of food |
fill (s) in | |
put information in a blank or space on paper |
get on | |
enter a bus, train |
hold on (to) | |
1) grasp 2) endure |
let (s) down | |
disappoint |
plan on | |
expect |
run away | |
escape |
sign up | |
register |
take over | |
assume control |
turn (s) down | |
1) refuse an invitation 2) reduce the volume |
Level 3 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
ask (s) out | |
invite someone for a date |
calm down | |
relax, reduce stress |
come over | |
come to where I am |
fall apart | |
lose control or consistency |
get into | |
take an interest in something |
keep away (from) | |
stay at a distance |
look (s) over | |
peruse or read generally, skim |
pile (s) up | |
make a heap, stack or collection |
run (s) over | |
drive over something with a vehicle |
sit up | |
have good posture when sitting |
talk with | |
discuss an issue with someone |
turn in | |
1) retire to bed 2) submit |
Level 4 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
back (s) up | |
1) move in reverse 2) support |
carry on | |
continue |
drive (s) away | |
repel or push strongly away |
follow up (on) | |
check to see that someone has completed a task |
go ahead | |
move forward |
knock (s) out | |
make someone unconscious |
look into | |
investigate, explore |
plan for | |
prepare for the future |
run out (of) | |
use up the total supply |
sort (s) out | |
separate into categories |
take apart | |
dissemble |
turn (s) over | |
1) give control of 2) flip onto the other side |
Level 5 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
ask around | |
make a general inquiry; survey a number of people |
call out | |
shout, say loudly |
come through (with) | |
surprisingly fulfill or achieve |
fall for | |
be gullible, or innocently believe a deception |
get rid of | |
throw away |
kick (s) out | |
expel |
look down on | |
consider something to be of lower value |
plug (s) in | |
connect an electrical device to a socket |
set out | |
start a trip |
spread out | |
disperse or scatter |
take (s) up | |
begin a new hobby or pastime |
turn around | |
1) rotate 2) reverse |
Level 6 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
ask about | |
inquire, investigate, question, interview |
carry (s) out | |
fulfill or finish a plan |
cool off | |
lower the temperature |
fade away | |
diminish or lessen |
get back to | |
return to what one was doing; return a call |
head for | |
move toward a goal |
light (s) up | |
1) make brighter 2) ignite a cigarette |
phase (s) out | |
reduce over time |
rip (s) off | |
steal |
slip away | |
remove oneself discreetly |
stop by | |
visit spontaneously |
walk into | |
enter a situation |
Level 7 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
add (s) on | |
increase, include something extra |
buy (s) out | |
purchase the complete or remaining supply |
dish (s) out | |
distribute |
fall through | |
fail to achieve a plan |
go about | |
proceed as normal |
jump into | |
begin immediately |
look away | |
refrain from looking at something |
pick up on | |
catch the meaning |
see to | |
take care of a task |
stand down | |
yield |
strike back | |
hit in retaliation |
vouch for | |
recommend someone |
Level 8 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
act (s) out | |
pretend, pantomime, show something imagined |
carry (s) away | |
take something to another place |
cut back (on) | |
reduce the supply |
fall into | |
conform or adapt |
give (s) out | |
emit or discharge |
keep (s) back | |
maintain one's distance |
loosen up | |
relax |
pull (s) off | |
succeed |
save (s) up | |
keep money for a future purchase |
sneak out | |
exit secretly |
talk back (to) | |
speak rudely or disrespectfully |
walk in on | |
unexpectedly interrupt someone involved in an activity |
Level 9 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
beef (s) up | |
increase, augment, add to, enlarge |
button (s) up | |
fasten buttons on clothing |
complain about | |
express discontent |
fall behind | |
become behind schedule |
get with | |
pay attention |
hold (s) off | |
wait, delay |
lie about | |
tell untruths |
peek in(to) | |
look discreetly |
rise up (against) | |
rebel |
shake (s) down | |
extort or extract money by threats or fear |
stem from | |
originate from |
toss (s) out | |
discard or throw away |
Level 10 |
Phrasal Verb | |
Definition |
black (s) out | |
darken, cloud, cut off electricity |
butter (s) up | |
flatter, praise, compliment |
cross (s) off | |
draw a line through a listed item |
dig (s) up | |
discover through research |
feel up to | |
consider oneself fit for a task |
grow out of | |
become too big for one's clothing |
keep to | |
hold to oneself |
pay (s) up | |
give money for what is owed |
put past | |
don't expect someone to behave in a certain way |
separate (s) from | |
divide |
squeeze out (of) | |
force information out |
subtract from | |
take something away |
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