Top 176 - 200 Phrasal Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to have sympathy for someone and hope that they will get through the difficult situation they are in

"We go out to them."

"The entire community will go out to the family after their tragic loss."

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

"The workers walked out on strike."

"The angry customer walked out of the store without buying anything after receiving poor service from the staff."

to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them

"The police came after the thief."

"The police officer warned the thief that he would come after him if he ever returned to the city."

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

"He got away with it."

"The thief tried to get away with the stolen goods but was caught by security."

to go to live in another area

"They moved away from the city."

"The family decided to move away from the noisy city to find a quieter life in the countryside."

to make something bright by means of color or light

"The candles light up the room."

"The colorful decorations and bright lights light up the entire street during the festive season, creating a magical atmosphere for everyone."

to suddenly say something, especially in a rude or surprising way

"He came out with a rude remark."

"During the heated argument, he suddenly came out with a shocking and hurtful accusation."

to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

"Do not play on my insecurities."

"The clever advertisement tried to play on people's fears to convince them to buy the security product."

to carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution

"Work through your problems carefully."

"We need to work through our differences calmly and find a solution that makes everyone happy."

‌to change one's allegiance or beliefs and switch to a different side, opinion, habit, or position

"He will go over to them."

"Many voters decided to go over to the opposition party after the scandal broke."

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

"He knocked back his drink quickly."

"He knocked back his glass of water in one go because he was very thirsty after the long run."

to request someone's services or assistance

"Call in the plumber now."

"We need to call in an expert to help us solve this complex technical problem."

to adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear closer or larger

"Zoom in on the map here."

"You can zoom in on the map to see the smaller streets and hidden details more clearly."

to refrain from taking action when it is necessary

"Do not stand by and watch."

"He was criticized for his decision to stand by while the injustice unfolded."

to move to a higher place

"She moved up in her career."

"She worked hard and was able to move up quickly within the company to a senior management position."

to be logically consistent

"It will add up."

"When you consider all the small details, the evidence begins to add up convincingly."

to collapse toward the center

"The roof caved in during the storm."

"The old roof finally caved in after years of neglect and heavy rain caused it to collapse."

to find one's weight, especially in an official measurement before or after a contest

"The boxer will weigh in."

"The boxer had to weigh in at exactly 150 pounds before the championship match."

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

"Someone tried to break into our house."

"Someone tried to break into our house last night but the alarm scared them away."

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

"Cut down on sugary drinks."

"The doctor advised him to cut down on his salt intake to lower his high blood pressure."

to successfully achieve or accomplish something

"He pulled off a difficult stunt."

"The magician managed to pull off an incredible trick that left the entire audience amazed and confused."

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

"Spread out the map on the table."

"The students spread out across the library to find quiet places to study for their final exams."

to shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door

"Lock in the prisoner."

"The security guard had to lock in the prisoners after the evening count was completed."

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

"Prisoners plan to break out tonight."

"The prisoners plan to break out of jail by digging a tunnel under the prison wall."

to visit or stop by a place for a brief period

"Can you come by later?"

"Please come by my desk after the meeting to discuss your project proposal."