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232 Phrasal verb meanings
out= completely, to an end
my pen has run out, it turned out all right in the end, clean out a cupboard, fill
out a form, work out/think out/find out the answer, write out in full, wear out
the motor, sort out the confusion
out= unconscious
the boxer was knocked out, I passed out/blacked out.
out= to different people
gave out/handed out copies of the worksheet, shared out the food between them
out= aloud
read out the rules for everyone to hear, shout out, cry out, speak out (= express
an opinion publicly)
out= clearly seen
can't make out the words, stand out in a crowd, pick out the best, point out a
mistake
over= from start to finish
read over/check over what I've written, think over/talk over a problem, go over
the details, get over an illness
up = growing, increasing
blowing up balloons, pump up a tyre, turn up the volume, step up production,
bring up children
up = completely
lock up before leaving, eat/drink it up, clear up/tidy up the mess, use up all the
sugar, pack up my things, sum up (= summarize), cut up into little pieces
3 More phrasal verbs
A car drew up/pulled up beside us.
We manage to get by on very little money.
What time did you get up?
You'd better look out/watch out or you'll be in trouble.
Look up the word in a dictionary.
We can put you up in our spare bedroom.
The cat was run over by a bus.
We're too busy to take on more work.
The company has taken over a number of small firms.
Why not take up a new hobby?
No one washed up after the meal.
4 Be + adverb
We can use an adverb with be.
We'll be away on holiday next week. (= not at home)
Will you be in tomorrow? (= at home)
Long skirts are in at the moment. (= in fashion)
The match is off because of the weather. (= not taking place)
Is there anything on at the theatre? (= showing, happening)
I rang but you were out. (= not at home)
The party's over. It's time to go. (= finished)
What's up? (= What's the matter?/What's happening?)