Common Phrasal Verbs

give up

• to stop trying to do something

• to start a new project

• to continue working hard

• to take a break from tasks

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

run out

• to use up all of something

• to begin a race

• to exit a building quickly

• to lose a game

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

hang up

• to end a phone call

• to start a phone call

• to put someone on hold

• to transfer a call

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

look forward to

• to anticipate something with pleasure

• to dread something happening

• to ignore an event

• to forget about something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

give out

• to distribute something to a group of people

• to collect items from a group

• to keep something for oneself

• to throw away unwanted items

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

take over

• to assume control of something

• to give up control of something

• to share control with others

• to ignore responsibilities

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

take off

• to remove something, especially clothing

• to put on something, especially clothing

• to leave a place quickly

• to add something to a collection

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

look after

• to take care of someone or something

• to ignore someone's needs

• to criticize someone's actions

• to provide financial support

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

show up

• to arrive at a place

• to leave a location

• to hide from view

• to make a loud noise

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

break down

• to stop functioning

• to start working

• to increase efficiency

• to break into pieces

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B