LESSON 32, Phrasal Verbs14
Phrasal Verbs:
Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition. Think of them as you would any other English vocabulary. Study them as you come across them, rather than trying to memorize many at once. Use the list below as a reference guide when you find an expression that you don't recognize. The examples will help you understand the meanings. If you think of each phrasal verb as a separate verb with a specific meaning, you will be able to remember it more easily. Like many other verbs, phrasal verbs often have more than one meaning.
Please revise the list below and visit the video which explains the usage of phrasal verbs in sentences.
turn something down |
decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc) |
Please turn the TV down while the guests are here. |
turn something down |
refuse |
I turned the job down because I don't want to move. |
turn something off |
stop the energy flow, switch off |
Your mother wants you to turnthe TV off and come for dinner. |
turn something on |
start the energy, switch on |
It's too dark in here. Let's turnsome lights on. |
turn something up |
increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc) |
Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song. |
turn up |
appear suddenly |
Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood. |
try something on |
sample clothing |
I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit. |
try something out |
test |
I am going to try this new brand of detergent out. |
use something up |
finish the supply |
The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more. |
wake up |
stop sleeping |
We have to wake up early for work on Monday. |
Warm someone/something up |
increase the temperature |
You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace. |