Phrasal Verbs Vocabulary

A set of flashcards covering common English phrasal verbs, their meanings, and typical usage scenarios based on the lecture notes.

Turn on

To start the operation of a device or a light.

Turn off

To stop the operation of a device or a light.

Look for

To search for someone or something that is lost.

Give up

To stop doing something or to quit an activity, often due to an injury or challenge.

Take off

To remove clothing or for an aircraft to leave the ground and begin flight.

Put on

To dress oneself in clothing or accessories like a jacket.

Get along

To have a friendly and harmonious relationship with others.

Run out of

To use up the entire supply of something so that nothing remains.

Pick up

To collect someone from a specific location or to lift something up.

Call back

To return a phone call to someone who called previously.

Bring up

To mention a specific topic in a conversation or to raise and nurture a child.

Check out

To examine or investigate something, or to leave a hotel after paying the bill.

Fill out

To complete a form or document by providing the required information.

Come over

To visit someone's home, often for a social reason like dinner.

Take care of

To look after or be responsible for the needs of someone or something.

Look after

To take care of or watch over someone, such as children or a pet.

Set up

To organize, establish, or prepare something for use.

Put up with

To tolerate or endure an unpleasant person or situation.

Try out

To test or experiment with something new to see if it is good.

Get by

To manage or survive with a limited amount of help or resources.

Give away

To give something to someone for free as a gift or donation.

Run into

To meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.

Look forward to

To feel excited or happy about something that is going to happen in the future.

Go on

To continue or proceed with an action or event.

Work out

To perform physical exercise or to solve a problem.

Take over

To assume control or responsibility for a task or project.

Make up

To invent a story or to reconcile and become friends again after an argument.

Keep up

To maintain the same speed, level, or pace as others.