PHRASAL VERBS:
A Phrasal Verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb; the combination creates a
meaning different from the original verb alone.
Phrasal Verbs are part of a large group of verbs called “multi-part or word” verbs.
The Most Commonly-used Phrasal Verbs in English: (Part 1)
Act on
Meaning: Take action as a result of something
Sentence: The police acted on the call they received.
Act up
Meaning: Annoyance by functioning badly
Sentence: His poor knee is acting up again.
Add up
Meaning: Make sense; seem reasonable
Sentence: My friend's story just doesn't add up.
Advise against
Meaning: Recommend not doing something
Sentence: The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.
Agree with
Meaning: Have the same opinion as someone else
Sentence: I agree with you. But, I think she deserves the award too.
Apply for
Meaning: Make a formal request for something job or loan.
Sentence: He applied for the job advertised.
Appeal to
Meaning: Make an earnest request.
Sentence: The organizers is appealing to the crowd to stay calm.
Back up
Meaning: Make a copy of file or page.
Sentence: It is recommended to back up all the documents.
Bear with
Meaning: Be patient.
Sentence: Please bear with me, while I finish my explanation.
Blow up
Meaning: Be destroyed by an explosion.
Sentence: The terrorists said, the bomb would blow up at 5 o'clock.
Break down
Meaning: Go out of order, cease to function.
Sentence: The parents broke down when they heard the bad news.
Bring off
Meaning: Succeed in doing something to difficult.
Sentence: I never thought you'd bring that off.
Burn out
Meaning: Stop working (something)
Sentence: The fuse has burnt out.
Boot up
Meaning: Start a computer by loading an operating system or program.
Sentence: Please give me a few minutes to boot up the computer.
to be continued . . .
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