Pre-Intermediate English Phrasal Verbs list: calm down "Calm down, Mike. There's no need to yell.

" hold on Definition = to get control of your emotions The secretary asked me to hold on while Definition she checked her computer. = to wait (while someone does something) I don't really get along with my boss. Definition = to have a good relationship with sb give up After an hour, Mike gave up. He couldn't Definition fix the computer. = to stop trying (to do sth) I want to be a fireman when I grow up. Definition = to become a (mature) adult fill out "Please fill out this form." Definition = to complete by writing break down The stupid printer has broken down again. pass out Definition = to stop working; to become inoperable People were passing out flyers in front of Definition the station. = to distribute, to give sth to people by hand. (note: same as "hand out") Everyone from class is getting together tonight at 7pm. Definition = to meet or gather as a group work out Bryan likes to work out at least five times Definition a week. = to exercise to make your muscles stronger I didn't have an excuse, so I made one up. My grandfather passed away at the age of 98. Definition = to invent sth, e.g. a story or game pass away Definition = to die (note: this expression is softer and more polite than 'die') break up Mark and Kate are always fighting. They Definition should break up. = to end a relationship with someone I'm trying to save money. I don't eat out anymore. Definition = to go to a restaurant for breakfast/lunch/dinner hang up Kate hung up on me. She didn't want to speak anymore. Definition = to put down the phone to end a

get along

grow up

get together

make up

eat out

conversation check out "Hey, check out that man over there. He's huge!." No one could figure out where the ninja went. Definition = to look at sth figure out Definition = to find the answer to sth by thinking carefully cheer up Brenda looked sad, so I told her a joke to Definition cheer her up. = to make sb feel happier; to feel happier I agreed to look after Renee's dog while she is away. "Shut up, Lisa! I can't hear the TV!" (note: impolite expression) Definition = to take care of sth; to care for sth shut up Definition = to be quiet (strong/impolite) look out "Look out there's a deer on the road!" Definition = to look up in order to see something dangerous run out The boys ran out of beer so they walked to the store to get some more. Definition = to no longer have enough of something you need check in We checked in to our hotel at 2 pm. Definition = to register after arriving at the hotel or airport deal with We have a big problem today that we need to deal with before we go home. Definition = to handle, or manage a situation or problem pick up I have to pick up my girlfriend at the airport at 8pm. I need to drop off a book at the library. Definition = to go somewhere to get sth; to collect sb drop off Definition = to take sb to a place they want to go to, or deliver sth to a place end up After college, and then two years in the military, Mark ended up in Taiwan. Definition = to finally finish in a certain position/situation, especially without planning it. go on The mountain climber could no longer go Definition on. It was too cold. = to continue Jason is set on becoming an Olympic wrestler. Thats all he talks about. Definition

look after

set on doing sth

= to be firmly decided to do something tie up I was tied up so I couldn't answer the phone. A tourist was beaten up last night in Central Park. After her vacation, it took Janice all morning to catch up on her e-mails. Definition = to be too busy to do sth else beat up Definition = to physically hurt sb in a fight catch up Definition = to go from behind to where you should be; to reach sb ahead of you cut back on The doctor told Alan to cut back on fatty sth foods. cut sth out "Bobby, can you cut it out?? The sound your making is annoying." Definition = to use less of sth; to consume less of sth Definition = to stop doing sth (usually sth stupid/unreasonable) find out sth Yesterday, Mark found out that his wife has been cheating on him. do over I had to do my report over because my computer crashed. Definition = to learn something new; to discover sth Definition = to do again go ahead "A: Can we start eating, mom? B: Sure, Definition go ahead." = to start before sb else Mark heard shouting, so he went to the hallway to see what was going on. I trust Mike. Hes responsible. We can count on him to do a good job. Definition = to happen count on Definition = to depend/rely on sb to do sth; to trust sb will do sth hit it off Margaret likes her new boss. They have really hit it off. The journalist managed to set up a meeting with the company CEO. Definition = to quickly form a good relationship with sb set up Definition = to arrange/organize sth keep sth up Jenny hasn't smoked in 24 hrs but she's not sure how long she can keep it up. mess up I dont like giving big speeches. Every time I do it, I mess up. The football game was called off because of rain. Definition = to continue doing sth Definition = to make a mistake call off Definition = to cancel sth

go on

take after

Darryl takes after his father. They are both really funny. "Give me a few days to think it over, OK?"

Definition = to resemble sb in your family

think sth over

Definition = to spend time thinking about a choice/problem

point out

Janice pointed out a small error on the report's cover page. The meeting was put off until tomorrow because the boss was sick. The cab driver tried to rip me off by charging 40 dollars for a ride to the airport.

Definition = to make sb aware of sth

put sth off

Definition = to decide to do sth later

rip sb off

Definition = to get money unfairly from sb; to make sb pay too much money

show off

Greg enjoyed showing off his muscles at Definition the beach. = to show sth you are proud of No one at the meeting brought up the issue of overtime. Definition = to mention sth in a conversation; to introduce a topic in a conversation

bring up

show up

Gladys didn't show up to the party until 10 p.m. Mark usually sleeps in until noon on Saturdays. Alex had to speak up so his grandfather could hear him. This movie is based on a true story.

Definition = to arrive at a place; to appear somewhere

sleep in

Definition = to sleep longer than usual

speak up

Definition = to speak louder than usual

base on

Definition = to make sth by using an idea/story from somewhere else

work on

I need to work on my pronunciation.

Definition = to work to improve sth

stand out

At 195 cm with red hair, Alan really stood Definition out in Japan. = to be easily noticeable in your surroundings; to be conspicuous