Phrasal Verbs A to Z

Mastering Phrasal Verbs Beginning with "A"

Phrasal Verbs Beginning with "A"

1. Act on

   • Meaning: To take action based on something.
   • Example: The manager decided to act on the customer's complaint immediately.

2. Ask out

   • Meaning: To invite someone on a date.
   • Example: He finally asked her out, and she said yes!

3. Back away

   • Meaning: To move away from something or someone slowly.
   • Example: The dog backed away when it saw the stranger approaching.

4. Bring up

   • Meaning: To mention or introduce a topic into conversation.
   • Example: She brought up the idea of a vacation during dinner.

5. Brush up on

   • Meaning: To refresh one's knowledge or skills in a particular area.
   • Example: I need to brush up on my Spanish before my trip to Spain.

6. Burn out

   • Meaning: To become exhausted or no longer interested in something due to overwork or stress.
   • Example: He burned out after working long hours for weeks without a break.

7. Call off

   • Meaning: To cancel something.
   • Example: They called off the meeting because of bad weather.

8. Carry out

   • Meaning: To complete or fulfil a task or action.
   • Example: We need to carry out the plan as soon as possible.

9. Catch up

   • Meaning: To reach the same level or status as others.
   • Example: After being away for a week, she had to catch up on her schoolwork.

10. Check in

    • Meaning: To register or sign in, especially at a hotel or airport.
    • Example: We need to check in at the hotel before 3 p.m.

11. Cheer up

    • Meaning: To become happier or to make someone happier.
    • Example: His friends tried to cheer him up after his team lost the game.

12. Clear up

    • Meaning: To tidy or clean something, or to become clearer.
    • Example: Please clear up your room before your guests arrive.

13. Come across

    • Meaning: To find or meet unexpectedly.
    • Example: I came across an old photo while cleaning out my closet.

14. Cut down on

    • Meaning: To reduce the amount of something.
    • Example: I'm trying to cut down on sugar to improve my health.

15. Do away with

    • Meaning: To abolish or get rid of something.
    • Example: They decided to do away with the old policy because it wasn't effective.

16. Drop off

    • Meaning: To deliver someone or something to a place, or to decrease.
    • Example: Can you drop me off at the station on your way to work?

17. End up

    • Meaning: To finally be in a particular place or situation.
    • Example: We got lost and ended up at the wrong party.

18. Fall apart

    • Meaning: To break into pieces or fail suddenly.
    • Example: The old bridge fell apart during the storm.

19. Find out

    • Meaning: To discover or learn something.
    • Example: I need to find out what time the train leaves.

20. Get along

    • Meaning: To have a harmonious or friendly relationship with someone.
    • Example: Despite their differences, they manage to get along.

21. Give up

    • Meaning: To stop doing or pursuing something.
    • Example: Don't give up on your dreams, keep trying!

22. Go over

    • Meaning: To review or examine something in detail.
    • Example: Let's go over the plan one more time before the meeting.

23. Grow up

    • Meaning: To mature or become an adult.
    • Example: He needs to grow up and take responsibility for his actions.

24. Hand out

    • Meaning: To distribute something to a group of people.
    • Example: The teacher handed out worksheets to the class.

25. Hold on

    • Meaning: To wait or pause.
    • Example: Please hold on for a moment while I find your file.