Understanding Common Phone Call Phrases

This video tutorial covers over 20 phrasal verbs related to communication, focusing on phone conversations. It introduces basic verbs like 'call up' and 'pick up', progresses to intermediate verbs such as 'hold on' and 'break up', and concludes with advanced verbs like 'put through' and 'get back to'. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding and usage of these verbs in everyday communication.

What does 'call up' mean?

• To wait for a short time

• To have a poor connection

• To phone someone

• To end a phone call

What is the meaning of 'pick up'?

• To return a phone call

• To answer a phone call

• To interrupt a call

• To talk louder

Why might a call 'break up'?

• Because the phone was turned off

• Because the person was busy

• Because of a bad signal

• Because the battery died

What does 'get through' mean?

• To end a phone call

• To successfully make contact by phone

• To wait for a short time

• To talk louder

What does 'bring up' mean?

• To start discussing a topic

• To clarify something

• To refuse an offer

• To give necessary information

What does 'run by' mean?

• To talk louder

• To return a phone call

• To explain or discuss something with someone

• To interrupt a conversation

What does 'fill in' mean?

• To give someone necessary information

• To refuse something

• To clarify something

• To successfully communicate an idea

What does 'clear up' mean?

• To clarify or explain something

• To finish or conclude something

• To talk to someone in a friendly way

• To start discussing a topic

What does 'chat up' mean?

• To finish or conclude something

• To talk to someone in a friendly way to attract them

• To speak to someone in a condescending manner

• To start to talk more about yourself

What does 'wrap up' mean?

• To reply rudely

• To discuss a problem thoroughly

• To finish or conclude something

• To indicate or mention something