23/07/2025
Here are 20 phrasal verbs and their meanings:
1. Pick up: to lift or raise something
Example: "Can you pick up the book from the floor?"
2. Get on: to board a vehicle or continue with something
Example: "Let's get on the bus."
3. Turn off: to stop or switch off something
Example: "Turn off the lights."
4. Wake up: to stop sleeping or become alert
Example: "Wake up, it's time for work."
5. Give up: to stop doing something or surrender
Example: "I give up, I don't know the answer."
6. Take off: to remove something or leave the ground
Example: "The plane is taking off."
7. Put on: to wear or place something on
Example: "Put on your jacket."
8. Get along: to have a good relationship or progress
Example: "We're getting along well."
9. Bring up: to raise a topic or child
Example: "She brought up a good point."
10. Look after: to take care of someone or something
Example: "Can you look after my dog?"
11. Call off: to cancel something
Example: "The game was called off due to rain."
12. Take over: to assume control or responsibility
Example: "She's taking over the project."
13. Give in: to surrender or yield
Example: "I give in, you win."
14. Bring down: to lower or reduce something
Example: "The new policy brought down prices."
15. Look into: to investigate or research something
Example: "I'm looking into new job opportunities."
16. Put off: to postpone or delay something
Example: "The meeting was put off until next week."
17. Get by: to manage or survive with difficulty
Example: "I'm getting by on a tight budget."
18. Turn up: to arrive or increase volume
Example: "Turn up the music."
19. Make up: to invent or reconcile
Example: "Let's make up and forget the argument."
20. Hold on: to grasp or wait
Example: "Hold on, I'll be right back."
These phrasal verbs can help you express yourself more effectively in English.
