Part 1 Flashcards
act up
misbehave (for people); not work properly (for machines)
act like
behave in a way that’s like
add up (no object)
logically fit together
add up (separable)
find the total
add up to
to total
ask out (inseparable)
ask for a date
back down (no object)
not follow a threat
back up (1. no object)
move backwards; move in reverse
back up (2. separable)
drive a vehicle backwards (in reverse)
back up (3. separable)
confirm a story, facts, or information
back up
protection
beg off
decline an invitation; ask to be excused from doing something
blow up(1)
inflate
blow up (2)
explode; destroy by exploding
blow up (3)
suddenly become very angry
bone up on
review/study thoroughly for a short time
break down
separate something in component parts
break in or break into (inseparable) (1)
enter by using force
break in (2) (separable)
wear something new until it’s / they’re comfortable
break in (3) (separable)
train; get someone/ something accustomed to a new routine
