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What does it mean to 'abide by' something?
What does it mean to 'abide by' something?
What is the best explanation for why someone might 'drop out'?
What is the best explanation for why someone might 'drop out'?
What is the meaning of 'carry on' in a work context?
What is the meaning of 'carry on' in a work context?
In what situation might 'come between' apply?
In what situation might 'come between' apply?
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What does 'figure out' imply?
What does 'figure out' imply?
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What does 'check in' mean in a travel context?
What does 'check in' mean in a travel context?
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How would you use 'back up' correctly?
How would you use 'back up' correctly?
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What does it mean to 'come up with' an idea?
What does it mean to 'come up with' an idea?
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Why might someone experience 'burnout'?
Why might someone experience 'burnout'?
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What does 'end up' indicate?
What does 'end up' indicate?
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What is meant by 'come across' in a personal interaction?
What is meant by 'come across' in a personal interaction?
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What situation might 'fall apart' describe?
What situation might 'fall apart' describe?
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When might someone 'dive into' a task?
When might someone 'dive into' a task?
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What is meant by 'account for' in a report?
What is meant by 'account for' in a report?
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What is the primary focus for students to improve the quality of their essays?
What is the primary focus for students to improve the quality of their essays?
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What is meant by 'get rid of' in the context of workplace organization?
What is meant by 'get rid of' in the context of workplace organization?
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What does 'give up' signify in the context of challenges faced?
What does 'give up' signify in the context of challenges faced?
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What does 'hang around' imply about spending time without a purpose?
What does 'hang around' imply about spending time without a purpose?
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What does 'knock out' refer to in a competitive context?
What does 'knock out' refer to in a competitive context?
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What is a potential consequence of layoffs in a company?
What is a potential consequence of layoffs in a company?
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What does it mean to 'look forward to' something?
What does it mean to 'look forward to' something?
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What does 'put up with' refer to when discussing unpleasant situations?
What does 'put up with' refer to when discussing unpleasant situations?
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What is the implication of ruling something out?
What is the implication of ruling something out?
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What does it mean if a project 'runs out of' resources?
What does it mean if a project 'runs out of' resources?
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What is the purpose of 'showing off' in social contexts?
What is the purpose of 'showing off' in social contexts?
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What does 'turn down' mean in relation to offers?
What does 'turn down' mean in relation to offers?
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What does 'wear out' indicate about a person's motivation?
What does 'wear out' indicate about a person's motivation?
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What does 'work out' involve when finding solutions?
What does 'work out' involve when finding solutions?
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs in English
- Abide by: follow a rule or comply with laws and regulations (e.g., safety guidelines, commitments, building regulations)
- Aim at: direct efforts or intentions toward a goal (e.g., reducing pollution, promoting gender equality, improving literacy)
- Account for: give a reason or explanation for something (e.g., increase in crime rates, rise in unemployment, changes in global temperatures)
- Back up: provide support for someone or something (e.g., computer files, instructions, claims about renewable energy)
- Believe in: accept as true or have faith in something (e.g., supernatural forces, the power of education, balanced diet)
- Burn out: become completely exhausted through overwork (e.g., from excessive workload, lack of support)
- Check in: arrive and register at a hotel or airport; also to stay updated (e.g., with supervisor on project progress)
- Carry on: continue doing something without stopping (e.g., mission, work, research despite challenges)
- Call off: cancel an event, meeting, or activity (e.g., conference due to technical issues, classes due to weather)
- Come across: meet someone or find something by chance (e.g., evidence, someone confident/forceful)
- Come between: be positioned between two or more people (e.g., misunderstanding between people, financial disputes between family)
More Phrasal Verbs
- Come up with: become the topic of discussion or receive attention, or conceive (e.g., theories, creative advertisements, sustainable designs)
- Dive into: start something enthusiastically or deeply (e.g., experiment, online courses, books)
- Drop out: leave school or a program before completion (e.g., due to regret, overwhelming workload, economic hardship)
- End up: eventually reach a specific outcome or situation (e.g., different career path, spending more money than budgeted, unrelated careers)
- Fall apart: break because of being old or badly made, or disintegrate (e.g., teams, families, relationships due to lack of communication)
- Fall behind: fail to keep up with progress or schedule (e.g., in school, work, due to missed classes and incomplete assignments)
- Figure out: understand or solve a problem or situation (e.g., cause of technical issues, underlying causes of diseases)
- Focus on: concentrate attention or effort on something (e.g., improving vocabulary, solving pressing issues, time management)
- Get along: have a harmonious or friendly relationship (e.g., with neighbors, colleagues despite differences)
- Get rid of: eliminate, discard, or free oneself from something (e.g., unnecessary paperwork, outdated policies, hazardous materials)
More Phrasal Verbs and Examples
- Give up: stop thinking or believing something (e.g., due to financial losses, physical/mental challenges)
- Hang around: spend time in a place without purpose, or linger (e.g., libraries, historical landmarks, negative behavior places)
- Join in: start the activity with others already doing it (e.g., sports events, community service projects, promoting environmental awareness)
- Keep up: continue without stopping or changing (e.g., with industry trends, discoveries, competition)
- Knock out: defeat or render unconscious in competition, or significantly reduce something (e.g., competition, productivity, motivation)
- Lay off: dismiss employees temporarily or permanently (e.g., due to reduced production, seasonal fluctuations, financial difficulties)
- Look forward to: eagerly anticipate something in the future (e.g., vacations, summer, festivals)
- Put up with: tolerate or endure something unpleasant (e.g., extended hours, academic pressure, harsh conditions)
- Rule out: exclude someone or something as a possibility (e.g., irrelevant points, options, connections)
- Run out of: use all of something and have none left (e.g., funding, options, resources)
More Phrasal Verbs and Examples
- Show off: display something to attract admiration (e.g., knowledge, skills/abilities)
- Turn down: reject an offer, request, or proposal (e.g., research study, job offer, for personal reasons or insufficient salary)
- Wear out: cause exhaustion or make something unusable (e.g., motivation, mental/physical health, fabric of clothing)
- Work out: exercise or find a solution through effort (e.g., solution to a problem, effective methods for cures, balance between economic growth and sustainability)
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Explore common phrasal verbs used in English with this quiz. Each verb includes definitions and practical examples, helping you understand their meanings and usage. Test your knowledge and enhance your language skills!
