Phrasal Verbs with Examples
Improve your English fluency with this practical flashcard deck of common phrasal verbs used in everyday conversations. Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and prepositions that create unique meanings, making them essential for natural communication.
Cards in this deck
What does “Give up” mean?
To stop trying. Example: Don’t give up on your goals.
What does “Look after” mean?
To take care of someone or something. Example: She looks after her younger brother.
What does “Run into” mean?
To meet someone unexpectedly. Example: I ran into an old friend yesterday.
What does “Find out” mean?
To discover information. Example: I found out the answer online.
What does “Turn on” mean?
To start a device. Example: Please turn on the lights.
What does “Turn off” mean?
To stop a device. Example: Turn off the TV before sleeping.
What does “Take off” mean?
To remove something or when a plane leaves the ground. Example: The plane took off on time.
What does “Pick up” mean?
To collect or lift something. Example: I will pick you up from the station.
What does “Put off” mean?
To delay something. Example: Don’t put off your work.
What does “Come across” mean?
To find something by chance. Example: I came across an interesting article.
What does “Go on” mean?
To continue. Example: Please go on with your story.
What does “Break down” mean?
To stop working (machine) or lose control emotionally. Example: My car broke down on the road.
What does “Bring up” mean?
To mention or raise a topic. Example: He brought up an important issue.
What does “Call off” mean?
To cancel something. Example: The meeting was called off.
What does “Carry on” mean?
To continue doing something. Example: Carry on with your work.
What does “Check out” mean?
To examine or leave a place (hotel). Example: We checked out of the hotel.
What does “Come up with” mean?
To think of an idea. Example: She came up with a great plan.
What does “Drop off” mean?
To leave someone/something or fall asleep. Example: I dropped him off at home.
What does “Get along” mean?
To have a good relationship. Example: They get along very well.
What does “Get over” mean?
To recover from something. Example: He got over his illness.
What does “Give in” mean?
To surrender or accept defeat. Example: He finally gave in to the pressure.
What does “Go through” mean?
To experience something difficult. Example: She went through a tough time.
What does “Hold on” mean?
To wait. Example: Hold on for a moment.
What does “Keep on” mean?
To continue doing something. Example: Keep on practicing daily.
What does “Look for” mean?
To search for something. Example: I am looking for my keys.
What does “Make up” mean?
To invent or reconcile. Example: They made up after the argument.
What does “Pass out” mean?
To faint. Example: He passed out due to heat.
What does “Set up” mean?
To arrange or organize something. Example: They set up a new business.
What does “Take over” mean?
To take control. Example: He took over the company.
What does “Work out” mean?
To exercise or find a solution. Example: Everything worked out well.