PHRASAL VERBS UNIT 2

Break down
1) To stop working (car, train, etc.) 2) To lose control of feelings (in tears)

''She broke down in tears

''My car broke down in the when I told her the truth.''
middle of the road.''

Bring in
1) To introduce a law or a rule.
Brake up ''They will bring in a new law to
''Laura and Carl broke
To end a relationship
up last week.''
protect the rivers of the city.''

2) To take somebody to a police

Brake into / brake in station for questioning.

To enter by force ''They brought me in after the

protest.''
''Someone broke into my
house yesterday''
Bring up
1) To raise a child.

''We are bringing up two girls.''

Bring forward
To introduce/present an I think we should
donate to charity
argument or proposal for
consideration.
2) To mention a subject.
''Lisa brought forward a We have an ''The teacher brought up the next
proposal about donating to exam coming
exam .''
charity.''