Phrasal verbs (He gives away his salary to save the world) | Quizlet

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18 Terms

1

give away

To give something to someone else for free, without expecting payment.

2

settle down

to give up the single life and start a family

3

take out

To remove something from a place or container. It can also mean to borrow money from a financial institution, such as a loan.

4

close down

To stop operations, usually referring to a business or organization shutting its doors permanently.

5

switch off

To turn off a device or stop paying attention to something.

6

turn up

To increase in volume or intensity, or to appear unexpectedly.

7

look for

To search for something or someone.

8

try on

To put on clothes or accessories to see if they fit or how they look.

9

look round

To explore or inspect a place.

10

throw away

To dispose of something that is no longer wanted or needed.

11

set up

To establish or arrange something, such as a business or system.

12

grow up

to develop from a child into an adult

13

put together

To assemble or construct something by combining its parts.

14

take apart

separate an object into pieces

15

pay back

To return money that was borrowed or to in return of a favor or kindness.

16

pay off

(phr v) to be successful and bring good results, especially after hard work or effort.

17

live on

to have enough money for the basic things you need to live

18

live off

To rely on someone or something for financial support or sustenance.