Phrasal Verbs Set Twelve Definitions

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Yield to sth = to agree to do something that you don’t want to do or

shouldn’t do
I tried to quit eating sweets and chocolate, but I yielded to temptation
yesterday and ate a whole family-sized bar.

Stick with sth = to continue to do or use something and not change it

I really want to buy a new motorbike, but the one I like is too expensive.
I’ll just stick with this one for now until I can afford it.

Soldier on = to continue doing something even though it is difficult or

unpleasant
Tom has been really sick over the past few months, but he’s soldiering on
with his new business, working every single day.

Tire of sth = to become bored with something

The audience quickly tired of the man’s performance, and began leaving
their seats.

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