Top 201 - 225 Phrasal Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

"People throw out the old trash."

"The health inspector ordered the restaurant to throw out all expired food products that were found in the old refrigerator."

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

"The crowd looked on in amazement."

"The crowd looked on in horror as the building collapsed during the powerful earthquake."

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

"He was named after his grandfather."

"The young couple decided to name their baby daughter after her beloved grandmother who had recently passed away."

to physically or verbally attack someone

"He decided to go at him."

"The two competitors began to go at each other with harsh words after the referee made a controversial decision during the final match."

to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

"The lecture touched on many topics."

"The lecture touched on many important topics but did not explore any of them in great detail."

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

"Speak out against injustice peacefully."

"The activist decided to speak out against the government's unfair policies despite the risk of arrest."

to avoid someone or something that might have a negative impact on one

"Stay away from dangerous areas."

"The doctor advised him to stay away from fatty foods to improve his heart health."

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

"Fill out this application form."

"Please fill out this application form with your personal details and previous work experience before the interview."

to think carefully and deeply about something

"Reflect on your past mistakes."

"Take some time to reflect on your past mistakes so you can learn from them and grow as a person."

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

"She gets by on a small salary."

"It is difficult to get by on a low salary in an expensive city like New York or London."

to take someone or something and move them upward

"Lift up your hands high."

"He lifted up the heavy box and placed it on the top shelf without any help."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

to reduce the temperature of something

"Cool down after your workout."

"After the intense workout she drank some water to cool down and lower her body temperature."

to choose among a group of people or things

"She picks out a nice dress."

"Can you help me pick out a birthday gift for my mother because I am not sure what she would like?"

to entirely remove something

"The disease wipes out entire populations."

"The bad investment nearly wiped out all of his life savings and left him with almost nothing."

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

"He puts down his heavy bags."

"The teacher asked the student to put down his phone and pay attention to the lesson that was being taught."

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

"We call on them."

"The United Nations will call on all member states to contribute to the relief efforts."

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

"We must step up production."

"The team needs to step up their efforts if they hope to meet the ambitious project deadline."

to escape from someone or somewhere

"Let's get away for the weekend."

"They decided to get away from the city for the weekend and rented a small cabin in the mountains."

to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else

"Then go on."

"After finishing his meal, he decided to go on with his work without delay."

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

"She turns up the radio volume."

"The music was too quiet so I asked the DJ to turn up the volume so everyone could hear the song clearly."

to behave in an irresponsible or stupid manner

"Stop playing around and work."

"Stop playing around and focus on your work because the deadline is approaching very quickly."

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

"They make out."

"The teenagers were told to stop making out in the public park immediately."

to quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger

"Get down, a car!"

"The soldiers were ordered to get down immediately when the enemy artillery began to fire."

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

"She acts on her good intentions."

"The committee decided to act on the recommendation immediately because the situation was urgent and required quick action."