20 commonly used phrasal verbs
Look up: To search for information.
“If you don’t know the meaning of a word, you should look it
up in the dictionary.”
Take off: To remove or fly.
“The plane is about to take off.”
Bring up: To mention a topic or care for a child.
“During the meeting, she brought up the issue of budget
cuts.”
Come across: meet or find someone or something by chance.
"I came across these old photos recently"
Run into: To encounter unexpectedly.
“I ran into my old friend at the grocery store.”
Put off: To delay or postpone.
“Let’s put off the meeting until next week.”
Look after: To take care of.
“She looks after her elderly parents.”
Get along: To have a good relationship with someone.
“They get along well despite their differences.”
Turn up: To arrive or appear unexpectedly.
“He turned up at the party uninvited.”
Set up: To establish or arrange.
“They set up a new business together.”
Break down: To stop functioning or fail.
“My car broke down on the highway.”
Look forward to: To wait for something with pleasure.
“I look forward to our vacation.”
Give in: To yield or surrender.
“After much negotiation, they finally gave in.”
Take on: To accept a responsibility or challenge.
“She decided to take on the leadership role.”
Bring about: To cause or make something happen.
“Their efforts brought about positive change.”
Hold on: To wait or pause.
“Please hold on while I transfer your call.”
Look out: To be cautious or watchful.
“You should look out for icy patches on the road.”
Turn down: To reject or decline.
“He turned down the job offer.”
Carry out: To perform or execute.
“The team will carry out the experiment.”
Back up: To support or provide evidence for.
“His research findings are backed up by extensive data.”
