QEng Phrasal Verbs

Bring about

To cause something to happen.

Ex. The new policies brought about significant economic reforms.

Bring someone on

To help someone to improve, especially through training or practice.

Ex. Her piano teacher has really brought her on.

Carry out

To perform or complete a task.

Ex. The manager asked to carry out the plan effectively.

Give up

To stop doing something or to surrender

Ex. After years of trying, she decided to give up painting.

Call off

To cancel something.

Ex. The match was called off because of heavy rain.

Call someone up

To use the phone to talk to someone.

Ex. My dad called me up to tell me the good news.

Look into

To investigate or examine

Ex. The police promised to look into the matter promptly.

Look after someone/something

To take care of or be in charge of someone or something.

Ex. We look after the neighbours’ cat while they’re away.