Phrasal Verbs Vocabulary: Navigating Everyday Conversations!

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Phrasal verbs are an essential part of everyday English, especially when discussing routine activities and actions. The Phrasal Verbs Vocabulary section will help Owais, Ruaa, and Ruba understand how to use these verbs to describe a variety of situations, from home tasks to social interactions. With Teacher Waleed Rizq’s guidance, they’ll learn how to incorporate common phrasal verbs like “turn on,” “clean up,” “pick up,” and “get along” into their everyday conversations. Mastering phrasal verbs will help them speak more naturally and fluently in real-life scenarios. Explore more phrasal verbs to improve your communication skills and make your language more authentic at ruaainfinite.com!

🐾 Vocabulary Highlights:

1. Wake up

Description: To stop sleeping and become alert.

Examples:

• Waleed usually wakes up at 6:00 AM to start his day.
• Owais woke up early today to prepare for the meeting.
• Ruaa woke up late and missed her bus.

2. Get up

Description: To rise from a lying or sitting position.

Examples:

• Waleed gets up from bed at 7:00 AM every morning.
• Owais got up quickly after hearing the alarm.
• Ruba gets up when she hears the breakfast bell.

3. Sit down

Description: To take a seated position.

Examples:

• Waleed asked Owais to sit down before the meeting started.
• Ruaa sat down at her desk and started working.
• Ruba told Waleed to sit down and relax after a long day.

4. Stand up

Description: To rise to a standing position.

Examples:

• Waleed asked the students to stand up when the teacher entered.
• Owais stood up when Ruba entered the room.
• Ruaa stood up to greet Waleed at the door.

5. Look after

Description: To care for or take care of someone or something.

Examples:

• Waleed looks after his dog when his family is away.
• Owais looks after his younger brother, helping with his homework.
• Ruaa looks after her grandmother every weekend.

6. Take off

Description: To remove something (like clothes) or for an aircraft to leave the ground.

Examples:

• Waleed took off his jacket because it was too warm.
• Owais took off his shoes before entering the house.
• Ruba took off on her flight to London early this morning.

7. Put on

Description: To wear or place something onto the body or surface.

Examples:

• Waleed put on his coat because it was cold outside.
• Owais put on his shoes before heading out to work.
• Ruaa put on her favorite dress for the party.

8. Turn on

Description: To activate or start something, like a machine or device.

Examples:

• Waleed turned on the TV to watch the news.
• Owais turned on the air conditioner because it was hot.
• Ruba turned on the lights as it was getting dark.

9. Turn off

Description: To deactivate or stop something.

Examples:

• Waleed turned off the computer after finishing his work.
• Owais turned off the radio when he needed silence.
• Ruaa turned off her phone to avoid distractions during the meeting.

10. Give up

• Description: To stop trying or surrender.
• Examples:
  • Waleed didn’t give up after facing challenges in his project.
  • Owais gave up trying to solve the difficult puzzle.
  • Ruaa gave up on the idea when it became too complicated.

11. Break down

Description: To stop functioning or to analyze something in detail.

Examples:

• Waleed’s car broke down on the way to the meeting.
• Owais broke down the complex concept into simple steps.
• Ruaa’s computer broke down during the presentation.

12. Pick up

Description: To lift something from the ground or to collect someone.

Examples:

• Waleed picked up the keys from the table.
• Owais picked up Ruaa from the airport.
• Ruba picked up her book that fell on the floor.

13. Put down

Description: To place something on a surface.

Examples:

• Waleed put down his coffee cup on the table.
• Owais put down his phone to focus on the meeting.
• Ruaa put down the bag after a long day.

14. Call off

Description: To cancel or stop something.

Examples:

• Waleed had to call off the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Owais called off the event because of the rain.
• Ruaa called off the dinner plans after the power went out.

15. Run out of

Description: To have no more of something.

Examples:

• Waleed ran out of milk, so he went to the store to buy more.
• Owais ran out of time and had to hurry to the appointment.
• Ruba ran out of ideas for the presentation and asked for help.

16. Check in

Description: To register or report one’s arrival.

Examples:

• Waleed checked in at the hotel upon arrival.
• Owais checked in at the airport before his flight.
• Ruaa checked in with her boss after completing the project report to ensure everything was aligned with the company’s goals.

17.Check out
Description: To examine or leave a place, usually after paying.
Examples:
o Waleed checked out of the hotel after breakfast.
o Owais checked out the new restaurant in town.
o Ruaa checked out the book from the library for her project.

18. Pick out
Description: To select or choose something.
Examples:
o Waleed picked out a nice suit for the interview.
o Owais picked out a gift for Ruaa’s birthday.
o Ruaa picked out a movie for the weekend.

19.Take over
Description: To assume control or responsibility for something.
Examples:
o Waleed will take over the project after Owais leaves.
o Owais took over the meeting when the manager stepped out.
o Ruaa took over the task when her colleague was unavailable.

20. Set up
Description: To arrange or prepare something.
Examples:
o Waleed set up the presentation for the meeting.
o Owais set up the camera for the photo shoot.
o Ruaa set up her workspace before starting the project.

21. Take care of
 Description: To look after or manage something.
Examples:
o Waleed will take care of the shopping for the event.
o Owais takes care of his family’s needs every day.
o Ruaa takes care of the plants while her parents are on vacation.

22. Run into
Description: To unexpectedly meet someone.
 Examples:
o Waleed ran into an old friend at the supermarket.
o Owais ran into a problem with the software update.
o Ruaa ran into her teacher at the coffee shop.

23. Run away
Description: To leave suddenly or escape.
Examples:
o Waleed ran away from the office to avoid the rain.
o Owais ran away from the loud noise outside.
o Ruaa ran away from the argument to avoid confrontation.

24. Show up
Description: To arrive or appear at a location.
Examples:
o Waleed showed up at the meeting on time.
o Owais showed up at the event dressed in formal attire.
o Ruaa showed up at the party early to help set up.

25. Turn up
 Description: To arrive or be present, usually unexpectedly.
Examples:
o Waleed didn’t expect Owais to turn up at his house uninvited.
o Owais turned up at the office just in time for the meeting.
o Ruaa turned up at the concert with her friends.

26. Carry on
Description: To continue or proceed with something.
Examples:
o Waleed carried on working even after the office hours.
o Owais carried on talking about the project during lunch.
o Ruaa carried on with her exercise routine despite the weather.

27. Give away
Description: To donate or give something for free.
Examples:
o Waleed gave away his old books to a local charity.
o Owais gave away free samples of the product at the store.
o Ruaa gave away her unused clothes to a friend.

28. Hold on
Description: To wait for a moment or pause temporarily.
 Examples:
o Waleed told Owais to hold on while he checked the schedule.
o Owais held on to the railing as he climbed the stairs.
o Ruaa told Waleed to hold on for a second while she finished the call.

29. Go over
• Description: To review or examine something in detail.
• Examples:
o Waleed went over the report before submitting it.
o Owais went over the presentation slides before the meeting.
o Ruaa went over her notes before the exam.

30. Look up
Description: To search for information, usually in a book or online.
Examples:
o Owais looked up the word in the dictionary.
o Waleed looked up the flight schedule online.
o Ruaa looked up the address of the new restaurant.

31. Take down
Description: To write down or remove something from a surface.
Examples:
o Waleed took down the notes during the meeting.
o Owais took down the old wallpaper to redecorate the room.
o Ruaa took down her poster from the wall.

32. Let down
 Description: To disappoint or fail to meet expectations.
Examples:
o Waleed felt let down when the meeting was canceled.
o Owais didn’t want to let down his team during the project.
o Ruaa was let down by the poor service at the restaurant.

33. Get along
 Description: To have a friendly relationship with someone.
Examples:
o Waleed and Owais get along well because they share common interests.
o Owais and Ruaa get along like best friends.
o Ruaa gets along with her coworkers at the office.

34. Run after
Description: To chase or pursue something or someone.
 Examples:
o Waleed ran after the bus but missed it.
o Owais ran after the ball when it rolled away.
o Ruaa ran after her dog when it ran out the door.

35. Look forward to
 Description: To eagerly await or be excited about something.
Examples:
o Waleed looks forward to his vacation next month.
o Owais looks forward to meeting his clients.
o Ruaa looks forward to spending time with her friends over the weekend.

36. Break up
• Description: To end a relationship or a meeting.
• Examples:
o Waleed broke up with his old phone after getting a new one.
o Owais broke up the meeting early because of an emergency.
o Ruaa broke up the argument between two colleagues.

37. Go out
Description: To leave one’s house to do something social or recreational.
Examples:
o Waleed went out for dinner with his family.
o Owais went out to watch the football match with his friends.
o Ruaa went out for a walk after work to clear her mind.

39. Hang out
• Description: To spend time with someone casually.
• Examples:
o Waleed and Owais hung out at the café over the weekend.
o Owais and Ruaa hung out at the park after class.
o Ruaa and Ruba hung out at the mall on their day off.

40. Set up
• Description: To arrange or establish something.
• Examples:
o Waleed set up his workspace before starting the project.
o Owais set up the conference call for the meeting.
o Ruaa set up the decorations for the party.

41. Turn down
• Description: To refuse or decline something.
• Examples:
o Waleed turned down the job offer because it didn’t match his goals.
o Owais turned down the invitation to the event.
o Ruaa turned down the dessert because she was full.

42. Look out
• Description: To be cautious or aware of danger.
• Examples:
o Waleed told Owais to look out for the ice on the sidewalk.
o Owais looked out for the oncoming traffic.
o Ruaa looked out for the signs while hiking in the forest.

43. Run over
• Description: To hit something with a vehicle or to go over something.
• Examples:
o Waleed accidentally ran over a puddle while driving.
o Owais ran over the instructions to ensure he didn’t miss anything.
o Ruaa ran over the information with her team before the presentation.

44.Take over
• Description: To assume control of something.
• Examples:
o Waleed will take over the project after Owais leaves for vacation.
o Owais took over the responsibilities when his colleague was sick.
o Ruaa took over the leadership role when her manager resigned.

45. Work out
• Description: To exercise or to solve a problem.
• Examples:
o Waleed works out at the gym every morning.
o Owais worked out the issue with the customer service team.
o Ruaa worked out a solution to the technical problem.

46. Bring up
• Description: To mention or introduce a topic.
• Examples:
o Waleed brought up the question of project deadlines.
o Owais brought up a new idea during the brainstorming session.
o Ruaa brought up the topic of travel plans during lunch.

47. Get in
• Description: To enter a place or vehicle.
• Examples:
o Waleed got in his car and drove to the office.
o Owais got in the elevator to go up to the meeting room.
o Ruaa got in the train just before it left the station.

48. Run out of
• Description: To exhaust a supply or resource.
• Examples:
o Waleed ran out of coffee and needed to buy more.
o Owais ran out of time before finishing his presentation.
o Ruaa ran out of paper and couldn’t print the document.

49. Make up

• Description: To invent or create a story, excuse, or explanation.
• Examples:
  o Waleed made up a reason for being late to the meeting.
  o Owais made up a story to entertain his friends.
  o Ruaa made up her mind to start a new project.

51. Put off

• Description: To delay or postpone something.
• Examples:
  o Waleed put off the meeting until next week.
  o Owais put off going to the gym because he was tired.
  o Ruaa put off her plans to visit the museum due to the rain.

52. Look after

• Description: To take care of someone or something.
• Examples:
  o Waleed looked after his younger brother while their parents were away.
  o Owais looked after the project during the boss’s absence.
  o Ruaa looked after the children while her friend went to work.

53. Carry out

• Description: To perform or complete a task.
• Examples:
  o Waleed carried out the research for his thesis.
  o Owais carried out the survey as part of the market study.
  o Ruaa carried out the cleaning tasks in the office.

54. Come across

• Description: To find something by chance.
• Examples:
  o Waleed came across an interesting article while browsing the web.
  o Owais came across an old friend at the coffee shop.
  o Ruaa came across a problem with her computer during work.

55. Get by

• Description: To manage or survive, especially with limited resources.
• Examples:
  o Waleed gets by on a small budget while studying abroad.
  o Owais got by without a car by using public transport.
  o Ruaa gets by in her new job by learning on the go.

56. Go on

• Description: To continue or happen.
• Examples:
  o Waleed went on with his presentation despite the technical issues.
  o Owais went on talking about the project for an hour.
  o Ruaa went on with her plans to travel after finishing the course.

59. Bring up

• Description: To mention or start a conversation about something.
• Examples:
  o Waleed brought up the topic of holiday plans during the meeting.
  o Owais brought up an idea for a new project.
  o Ruaa brought up her concerns about the budget during the discussion.

61. Take up

• Description: To start a new hobby or activity.
• Examples:
  o Waleed took up playing the guitar last year.
  o Owais took up cycling as a way to stay fit.
  o Ruaa took up painting after attending an art class.

62. Turn on

Description: To activate or start something.

Examples:
o Waleed turned on the computer to check his emails.
o Owais turned on the lights when he entered the room.
o Ruaa turned on the TV to watch the news.

63. Turn off

• Description: To stop or deactivate something.
• Examples:
  o Waleed turned off the stove after cooking dinner.
  o Owais turned off his phone during the meeting.
  o Ruaa turned off the alarm when she woke up.

64. Put up with

• Description: To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
• Examples:
  o Waleed had to put up with his noisy neighbors.
  o Owais put up with a lot of stress during the project.
  o Ruaa put up with the long commute every day.

65. Cut down

Description: To reduce the amount or size of something.

Examples:
o Waleed decided to cut down on his sugar intake for health reasons.
o Owais cut down on his spending to save money for a trip.
o Ruaa cut down her working hours to focus on her studies.

66. Settle down

Description: To establish a stable lifestyle or situation.

Examples:
o Waleed is planning to settle down in a quiet neighborhood.
o Owais settled down after moving to a new city for work.
o Ruaa is thinking about settling down after completing her degree.

67. Go ahead

Description: To proceed or continue with something, especially after receiving permission.

Examples:
o Waleed told Owais to go ahead with the presentation after confirming the details.
o Owais asked if he could start the meeting, and Waleed said, “Go ahead.”
o Ruaa hesitated at first, but then decided to go ahead and launch the new marketing campaign.

 68.  Set off

Description: To start a journey or trigger an event.

Examples:
o Waleed set off on his vacation early in the morning.
o Owais set off for work after having breakfast.
o Ruaa set off the alarm by mistake while testing the system.

69. Show off

Description: To boast or display something in an exaggerated way.

Examples:
o Waleed didn’t want to show off his new car, but everyone noticed.
o Owais showed off his new watch to his friends at lunch.
o Ruaa tried not to show off her promotion, but it was hard not to share the news.

70. Stick to

Description: To follow or continue doing something without changing.

Examples:
o Waleed sticks to his daily exercise routine every morning.
o Owais stuck to the plan despite the challenges.
o Ruaa stuck to her decision to pursue a career in marketing.

71. Take after

Description: To resemble or inherit characteristics from someone, especially a parent.

Examples:
o Waleed takes after his father in both appearance and personality.
o Owais takes after his mother in his sense of humor.
o Ruaa takes after her grandmother in her love for reading.

72. Take up

Description: To start a new hobby or activity.

Examples:
o Waleed took up photography to express his creativity.
o Owais took up swimming to stay fit.
o Ruaa took up knitting as a way to relax after work.

73. Throw away

• Description: To dispose of something.
• Examples:
  o Waleed threw away the old papers after clearing his desk.
  o Owais threw away the broken chair to make room for a new one.
  o Ruaa threw away the empty coffee cup after finishing her drink.

74. Work out

Description: To exercise, or to solve a problem.

Examples:
o Waleed works out at the gym three times a week.
o Owais worked out the issue with the server after a quick troubleshooting session.
o Ruaa worked out a solution to the technical problem during the meeting.

75. Write down

Description: To record information in writing.

Examples:
o Waleed wrote down the notes from the meeting.
o Owais wrote down the phone number for future reference.
o Ruaa wrote down the details of the new project in her notebook.

76. Zoom in

Description: To focus closely on something or to magnify an image.

Examples:
o Waleed zoomed in on the graph to explain the data.
o Owais zoomed in to get a closer look at the fine print in the contract.
o Ruaa zoomed in on the map to find the best route to the conference.

77. Zoom out

Description: To decrease the focus or view of something, or to look at the big picture.

Examples:
o Waleed zoomed out to get an overview of the presentation.
o Owais zoomed out to understand the broader context of the issue.
o Ruaa zoomed out to see the entire floor plan during the meeting.

78. Bring in

• Description: To introduce or involve someone or something into a situation or place.
• Examples:
  o Waleed decided to bring in an expert to help with the project.
  o Owais brought in a new idea during the meeting that impressed everyone.
  o Ruaa plans to bring in a consultant to improve the team’s workflow.

79. Bring up
     Description: To mention or introduce a topic.
     Examples:
     o Waleed brought up the issue of the budget during the meeting.
      o Owais brought up an interesting point during the discussion.
      o Ruaa brought up her concerns about the project deadline

80. Cheer up

Description: To become happier or make someone feel better.

Examples:
o Waleed tried to cheer up his friend who was feeling down.
o Owais cheered up Ruaa by bringing her favorite coffee.
o Ruaa cheered up after receiving some good news.

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