Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs with Meanings & Examples
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Point out
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To indicate or show something clearly:
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She pointed out the error in the report.
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To bring attention to something:
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He pointed out that we were running late.
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Turn over
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To flip something to the other side:
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Turn over the pancake when it starts to bubble.
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To hand something to authorities:
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The thief turned over the stolen goods to the police.
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Lie down
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To recline or rest:
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I need to lie down for a while; I’m exhausted.
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Break into
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To enter by force:
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Someone broke into our house last night.
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To suddenly start doing something:
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She broke into tears when she heard the news.
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Fall down
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To collapse to the ground:
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Be careful, the stairs are slippery—you might fall down.
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Turn up
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To appear unexpectedly:
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He didn’t turn up for the meeting.
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To increase the volume or level:
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Can you turn up the music a bit?
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Be out
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To be unavailable or not at home:
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Sorry, John is out right now.
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To be released or published:
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The new book is out already!
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Break down
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To stop functioning:
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My car broke down on the highway.
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To lose emotional control:
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She broke down after hearing the bad news.
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Come along
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To arrive or appear:
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A taxi finally came along after 20 minutes.
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To go with someone:
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Do you want to come along with us to the store?
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Be up to
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To be doing something (often suspicious or playful):
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To depend on someone:
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It’s up to you to decide.