Phrasal verbs advanced Flashcards
to write off
To disregard or dismiss as unimportant.
Example: “Despite his valuable contributions, his colleagues often write off his ideas.”
to read off
To recite or verbally report information that is written or displayed.
Example: “The teacher asked the students to read off the answers to the quiz questions.”
list out
To write down or enumerate items in a list, often in a systematic or organized manner.
Example: “Before starting the project, the team leader asked everyone to list out their tasks for the week.”
write down
To record or document information by writing it on paper or in a document.
Example: “During the meeting, it’s important to write down any important points or decisions.”
fall out
- To have a disagreement that leads to the end of a friendship.
Example: “They used to be best friends, but they fell out over a misunderstanding.”
2. To happen or occur unexpectedly or by chance.
*Example: “The keys must have fallen out of my pocket while I was walking.”
3. To become detached from its place.
Example: “One of the tiles in the roof fell out during the storm.”
fall off
To detach or drop from a surface or object.
“The old paint started to fall off the walls of the house.”
to make off
To leave hurriedly or quickly, especially in order to escape or avoid something.
Example: “The thief made off with the valuable painting before anyone noticed.”
to put off
To postpone or delay something to a later time or date.
Example: “I keep putting off cleaning my room until it’s a total mess.”
be off
Meaning: To leave or depart, especially suddenly.
Example: “I need to be off now. I have a meeting in an hour.”
have on
Meaning: To wear or have something on one’s body.
Example: “She had on a beautiful dress for the party.”
do away with
Meaning: To eliminate or get rid of something.
Example: “They decided to do away with the old policy and implement a new one.”
to make up
Meaning: To reconcile or forgive after an argument.
Example: “They made up after their disagreement.”
take up
Meaning: To start or begin a new activity or hobby.
Example: “She decided to take up painting in her free time.”
take down
To write down or note something, typically for future reference.
Example: “During the lecture, be sure to take down important points.”
To defeat or overcome someone or something.
Example: “The champion boxer was finally taken down by a newcomer.”
blow off
- To fail to attend or keep an appointment with someone, typically without providing an explanation.
Example: “He blew off our meeting last week without even calling to cancel.”
blow out
- To extinguish or put out a flame or fire.
Example: “He blew out the candles on his birthday cake.”
2. To burst or rupture suddenly, often due to pressure or force.
Example: “The tire blew out while driving on the highway.”
to take off
- To remove clothing or accessories from one’s body.
Example: “It’s too hot in here. I need to take off my sweater.”
2. To depart or leave, especially by aircraft.
Example: “The plane will take off in ten minutes.”
3. To become successful or popular suddenly.
Example: “Her career really started to take off after her viral video.”
cancel off
To cancel or abandon a planned event, activity, or arrangement.
Example: “Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor concert.”
to cancel out
To neutralize or negate the effect or influence of something.
Example: “The positive and negative factors cancel each other out, resulting in no overall change.”
to line up
- To arrange or organize people or things into a straight or orderly line.
Example: “The teacher asked the students to line up before entering the classroom.”
2. To schedule or arrange events or activities in a sequence.
Example: “The event planner lined up a series of performances for the evening.”
line off
To form or create a line or queue, typically for orderly organization or waiting.
Example: “The students lined off outside the school before the bell rang.”
back up
- To make a copy of data or files for storage or security purposes.
Example: “Don’t forget to back up your important documents regularly.”
2. To support or reinforce someone or something.
Example: “I’ll back you up during the meeting if you need support.”
go over
- To review, examine, or discuss something in detail.
Example: “Let’s go over the presentation one more time before the meeting.”
2. To pass or move across or through something.
Example: “The car went over the bridge to reach the other side of the river.”
set up
- To arrange or organize something, often for a specific purpose.
Example: “We need to set up the equipment before the event starts.”
2. To establish or create something, such as a business or system.
Example: “They set up a new company together last year.”
call time on something/someone
To put an end or stop to something, especially when it has been going on for too long.
Example: “After years of disagreement, they decided to call time on their relationship.”
cut my teeth
To gain experience or expertise in a new activity or field.
Example: “I cut my teeth working as an apprentice in my father’s company.”
to brush against something
To touch something lightly or graze against it with a gentle movement.
Example: “As I walked past the table, my sleeve brushed against the vase, causing it to wobble.”
to step away from
To move back or distance oneself from something or someone, often to avoid conflict or danger.
Example: “The police instructed the suspect to step away from the weapon.”
