Summer Up with Phrasal Verbs

set off

to begin a journey

We _____________ at 6 a.m. and reached the coast by 9.

head out

to leave somewhere briefly or casually

At 9, we _____________ for breakfast before catching the train.

get away

to travel somewhere for rest or escape from routine

I'm hoping to _____________ from my work for a few days and actually relax.

stop over

to stay somewhere temporarily while travelling

They decided to _____________ in Madrid for the weekend before flying home.

see someone off

to go to the place that someone is leaving from in order to say goodbye to them

We all gathered to _____________ our friends _____________ at the train station.

check out

to visit a popular or new place to see what it’s like

You should _____________ that rooftop café — the views are incredible.

look around

to walk around and explore a place

We _____________ the market for half an hour but didn’t buy anything.

try out

to test or sample a new activity or experience

I _____________ kayaking at camp, and now I want my own paddle.

chill out

to relax completely, or not allow things to upset you

On Sunday, I _____________with a smoothie and a shady bench.

wind down

relax completely and do nothing stressful

I need a day to ____________ after finishing my last uni assignment.

switch off

to mentally disconnect or stop thinking about work

After a hectic week, I just needed to ____________and watch something silly.

soak up

to enjoy the weather or atmosphere deeply

Just give me a towel and 15 minutes to ____________ the sun.

cool off

to lower your body temperature when you’re hot

It was boiling, so we jumped in the river to ____________.

take up

to start a new hobby or activity

Mia’s ____________ yoga this summer and does it every morning.

put on

to wear something (like clothes or sun protection)

I ____________ some SPF 50 before going for a walk.

stock up on

to buy large amounts of something you’ll need later

We ____________ snacks and fizzy drinks before the hike.