List of Phrasal Verbs for Mid- Term Exam (23-24) (int) = Intransitive; this phrasal verb will not have a direct object

(tr) = transitive; this phrasal verb will have a direct object

1. abide by = (tr) To respect or obey a decision, a law or a rule

2. add up = (int) To make sense, seem reasonable

3. back down = (int) To withdraw, concede defeat

4. blow up = (int) (1) To explode, (2) to get angry

6. break into = (tr) to enter by force

7. brush up (on) = (tr) To improve, refresh one’s knowledge of something

8. Cheer (sb) on = (int) shout loudly to encourage somebody

10. Do without = (tr) live or continue without having something or somebody

11. Drop out = (tr) quit being part of something

12. Fall for = 1) (tr) fall in love with somebody; 2) (tr) be deceived

13. Fight off = (tr) to resist somebody/something by fighting against them 14. Fire up = (tr) to make someone become excited or angry

15. Give up = (tr) stop trying to do something

16. Go in for = 1) (tr) enter a competition/an exam; 2) (tr) have something as a hobby

17. Hold back = 1) (tr) control (tears, laughter); 2) (int) hesitate

18. Keep up with = 1) (tr) continue to be in contact with somebody; 2) (tr) learn about the news or current events

19. Let (sb) down = (tr) make somebody disappointed

20. Look up to = (tr) admire and respect somebody

21. Make up for = (tr) to do something that corrects a bad situation

22. Put forward = (tr) to state an idea or opinion for other people to consider

23. Put (sb/sth) off = 1) (tr) discourage somebody; 2) (tr) change something to a later time or date

24. Run out of = (int) to use all of something and not have any more of it left

25. Run through = 1) (tr) use up; 2) (tr) rehearse, check or revise quickly

26. Sleep in = (int) to sleep until later in the morning than you usually do

27. Stand by = 1) (tr) support somebody, esp in difficulties; 2) (int) be ready for action

28. Take after = 1) (tr) look or behave like an older member of your family, especially your mother or father

29. Talk (sb) into = (tr) encourage somebody

30. Turn up = 1) (tr) to increase the amount of sound/heat/light produced by an equipment

by moving a switch or pressing a button; 2) (int) to arrive at a place, especially

unexpectedly or without making a firm arrangement