Phrasal verbs are a common feature of English, and they can be tricky to master. Here are some examples of phrasal verbs along with their meanings and usage:

  • Turn down: To refuse something or to reduce the volume.

    • "She turned down the job offer."
    • "Please turn down the music."

  • Break up: To end a relationship or to separate something into parts.

    • "They broke up after ten years of marriage."
    • "The company decided to break up the project into smaller tasks."

  • Look after: To take care of someone or something.

    • "I'll look after the kids while you're out."
    • "She looks after the elderly residents in the community."

  • Get on with: To continue doing something or to have a good relationship with someone.

    • "Let's get on with the meeting."
    • "I get on well with my colleagues."

  • Make up: To create something or to resolve a disagreement.

    • "She made up a story about why she was late."
    • "They made up after the argument."

For more information about phrasal verbs, you can visit our Phrasal Verbs Guide.

More Examples

Here are some more examples of phrasal verbs:

  • Call off: To cancel something.
  • Come across: To find something by chance.
  • Hand in: To submit something.
  • Look out: To be careful.
  • Run out: To use up all of something.

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