Phrasal Verbs for Hospitality and Service

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Allow for

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To take into consideration or include something in plans. Example: When scheduling the conference, we need to allow for extra time in case the keynote speaker is late.

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Attend to

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To deal with or take care of something or someone. Example: The receptionist immediately attended to the guest who had a complaint about their room.

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Check in

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To register or arrive at a hotel or other place. Example: Please check in at the front desk when you arrive at the hotel.

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Check out

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To leave and pay for your stay at a hotel. Example: Don’t forget to check out by 11 a.m. to avoid late charges.

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Check up

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To examine or verify something. Example: The manager decided to check up on the staff during the lunch rush to ensure everything was running smoothly.

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Come back

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To return to a place. Example: If you forget your key, you’ll need to come back to the reception desk.

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Get in

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To arrive at a place (often referring to transportation). Example: The guests got in late last night because their flight was delayed.

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Get off

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To leave a bus, train, or other form of transportation. Example: The tourists got off the tour bus at the museum.

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Get out

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To leave or exit a place. Example: The fire alarm went off, and everyone had to get out of the building.

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Get up

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To rise or wake from a sitting or lying position. Example: Guests are advised to get up early to catch the sunrise tour.