Common Phrasal Verbs for Advanced Learners

Overview

• Grade Level: 12th grade
• Topic: common phrasal verbs
• Number of Words: 50

Vocabulary Words

1. give up

   • Definition: Dejar de intentar; rendirse.
   • Pronunciation: gɪv ʌp

2. look after

   • Definition: Cuidar de; hacerse cargo de.
   • Pronunciation: lʊk ˈæf.tər

3. take off

   • Definition: Despegar; quitarse (ropa).
   • Pronunciation: teɪk ɔːf

4. pick up

   • Definition: Recoger; aprender (informalmente).
   • Pronunciation: pɪk ʌp

5. run out of

   • Definition: Quedarse sin; agotar.
   • Pronunciation: rʌn aʊt ʌv

6. turn down

   • Definition: Rechazar; bajar volumen.
   • Pronunciation: tɜrn daʊn

7. make up

   • Definition: Inventar (una historia); reconciliarse.
   • Pronunciation: meɪk ʌp

8. break down

   • Definition: Descomponerse; colapsar emocionalmente.
   • Pronunciation: breɪk daʊn

9. find out

   • Definition: Descubrir; averiguar.
   • Pronunciation: faɪnd aʊt

10. give in

    • Definition: Ceder; rendirse ante algo.
    • Pronunciation: gɪv ɪn

11. put off

    • Definition: Posponer; desanimar.
    • Pronunciation: pʊt ɔf

12. carry on

    • Definition: Continuar; seguir adelante.
    • Pronunciation: ˈkæri ɔn

13. come across

    • Definition: Encontrarse con; hallar por casualidad.
    • Pronunciation: kʌm əˈkrɔs

14. fall apart

    • Definition: Desmoronarse; fracasar.
    • Pronunciation: fɔl əˈpɑrt

15. get along

    • Definition: llevarse bien; tener una buena relación.
    • Pronunciation: ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ

16. set up

    • Definition: Establecer; organizar.
    • Pronunciation: sɛt ʌp

17. bring up

    • Definition: Sacar un tema; mencionar.
    • Pronunciation: brɪŋ ʌp

18. look forward to

    • Definition: Esperar con ansias; anticipar.
    • Pronunciation: lʊk ˈfɔrwərd tə

19. turn up

    • Definition: Aparecer; aumentar (volumen).
    • Pronunciation: tɜrn ʌp

20. take up

    • Definition: Comenzar a hacer una actividad; ocupar espacio o tiempo.
    • Pronunciation: teɪk ʌp

21. show up

    • Definition: Llegar; aparecer.
    • Pronunciation: ʃoʊ ʌp

22. run into

    • Definition: Toparse con; encontrarse con alguien inesperadamente.
    • Pronunciation: rʌn ˈɪntu

23. work out

    • Definition: Resolver; hacer ejercicio.
    • Pronunciation: wɜrk aʊt

24. cut down on

    • Definition: Reducir; disminuir.
    • Pronunciation: kʌt daʊn ɑn

25. make out

    • Definition: Distinguir; entender; besar apasionadamente.
    • Pronunciation: meɪk aʊt

26. go on

    • Definition: Continuar; seguir.
    • Pronunciation: goʊ ɑn

27. back up

    • Definition: Hacer una copia de seguridad; apoyar.
    • Pronunciation: bæk ʌp

28. keep up with

    • Definition: Mantenerse al día; seguir el ritmo.
    • Pronunciation: kip ʌp wɪð

29. put up with

    • Definition: Soportar; tolerar.
    • Pronunciation: pʊt ʌp wɪð

30. bring about

    • Definition: Causar; provocar.
    • Pronunciation: brɪŋ əˈbaʊt

31. come up with

    • Definition: Idear; proponer.
    • Pronunciation: kʌm ʌp wɪð

32. get over

    • Definition: Superar; recuperarse de.
    • Pronunciation: ɡɛt ˈoʊvər

33. look into

    • Definition: Investigar; examinar.
    • Pronunciation: lʊk ˈɪntu

34. take over

    • Definition: Asumir el control; hacerse cargo de.
    • Pronunciation: teɪk ˈoʊvər

35. give off

    • Definition: Emitir; liberar.
    • Pronunciation: gɪv ɔf

36. hold on

    • Definition: Esperar; aferrarse.
    • Pronunciation: hoʊld ɑn

37. go over

    • Definition: Revisar; repasar.
    • Pronunciation: ɡoʊ ˈoʊvər

38. catch up

    • Definition: Alcanzar; ponerse al día.
    • Pronunciation: kætʃ ʌp

39. run away

    • Definition: Huir; escapar.
    • Pronunciation: rʌn əˈweɪ

40. turn out

    • Definition: Resultar; resultar ser.
    • Pronunciation: tɜrn aʊt

41. get away with

    • Definition: Salir con la suya; evitar castigo.
    • Pronunciation: ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪð

42. check out

    • Definition: Revisar; verificar.
    • Pronunciation: ʧɛk aʊt

43. bring in

    • Definition: Introducir; traer a alguien o algo.
    • Pronunciation: brɪŋ ɪn

44. call off

    • Definition: Cancelar; anular.
    • Pronunciation: kɔl ɔf

45. take in

    • Definition: Asimilar; absorber; engañar.
    • Pronunciation: teɪk ɪn

46. pull out

    • Definition: Retirar; sacar.
    • Pronunciation: pʊl aʊt

47. run for

    • Definition: Postularse para un cargo.
    • Pronunciation: rʌn fɔr

48. bring down

    • Definition: Hacer que algo disminuya; derribar.
    • Pronunciation: brɪŋ daʊn

49. come down

    • Definition: Bajar; descender.
    • Pronunciation: kʌm daʊn

50. take back

    • Definition: Retirar; reclamar (una declaración).
    • Pronunciation: teɪk bæk

51. be taken aback

    • Definition: Sorprenderse; quedarse sorprendido.
    • Pronunciation: bi ˈteɪkən əˈbæk