Phrasal Verbs (Sentence examples: read into – rush out)

  • Read into: Keith is always trying to read into things that aren't there.
  • Rush out: He had to rush out for a last-minute meeting.
  • Check in: Please make sure to check in at the front desk before the seminar begins.
  • Check out: I need to check out of the hotel by noon.
  • Break down: The car broke down on our way to the picnic.
  • Call off: Due to the bad weather, they had to call off the soccer match.
  • Run away: The little boy tried to run away from his responsibilities.
  • Give up: She gave up on trying to solve the difficult puzzle.
  • Turn up: I was worried when she didn't turn up at the party.
  • Turn down: He had to turn down the offer to work abroad because his family was against it.
  • Hold on: Can you hold on a while? I’ll just see if he’s available.
  • Speak up: If you have a suggestion, feel free to speak up.
  • Show off: He was accused of showing off his new sports car.
  • Give back: After using her notes, I gave them back.
  • Look up: You can look up the word in the dictionary.
  • Hang up: I had to hang up because my battery was dying.
  • Leave out: Please don’t leave out any details while narrating the story.
  • Take on: Jack has decided to take on the challenge of cycling across the country.
  • Break up: The couple decided to break up after five years of dating.
  • Find out: I have to find out what time the concert begins.
  • Wake up: I wake up at by 6 a.m every day.
  • Go on: Even after such a significant setback, he decided to go on.
  • Come back: He moved to another city but he decided to come back after six months.
  • Make up: After their argument, they decided to make up and remain friends.
  • Turn off: Please turn off the lights before you leave.
  • Set up: They helped to set up the event.
  • Watch out: Watch out for that pothole on the road!
  • Drop off: Can you drop me off at the mall?
  • Look after: She has to look after her little sister this evening.
  • Work out: I have to work out the details of this plan.
  • Take over: Since the manager is on leave this week, Emily will take over his duties.
  • Pick up: Can you pick up some groceries on your way home?
  • Move in: We helped our new neighbours move in.
  • Look forward to: I am looking forward to the weekend.
  • Hand in: Remember to hand in your assignments by tomorrow.
  • Hang out: The children hang out in the park after school.
  • Jump in: He was eager to jump in and start the new project.
  • Burst out: He burst out laughing when he heard the joke.
  • Brush up: She decided to brush up on her Spanish before the trip.
  • Count in: If you’re playing a game, count me in!
  • Leave behind: She left behind her phone at the restaurant.
  • Put off: She keeps putting off her dentist appointment.
  • Stand up: He was forced to stand up for his beliefs.
  • Break in: Thieves broke in while they were on vacation.
  • Bring up: She brought up the matter of holiday bonuses at the meeting.
  • Jump out: The cat jumped out from behind the sofa.
  • Take down: Please take down these decorations.

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