Phrasal Verbs

Cheer up

• To become happier or to make someone happier

• to stop holding a grudge

• to improve

• to request

Back up

• To wait or pause for a moment

• To support or assist someone or something

• To take control of a situation or position

• To spend time with someone

Bring up

• to continue doing something

• to introduce a topic of discussion

• To confirm one's attendance or presence

• To leave a place

Go ahead

• To wake up and start the day

• To leave quickly or suddenly

• To proceed with something without waiting

• To take care of someone or something

Get together

• To gain control or power over something

• To ultimately result in a certain outcome

• to become distant

• to meet or gather with others

Cut back on

• to reduce the amount of something

• to contribute

• To return something to its original location or owner

• To remove something quickly

Turn down

• To refuse or reject something or someone

• To return a phone call or message

• to switch on a device or appliance

• to be no longer upset or angry

Check in

• To register at a hotel or airport

• To stop sleeping and become conscious

• To take a vacation or break from work

• To delay or postpone something

Hold up

• To start living in a new place

• rely on or trust someone or something to do what is expected or needed

• To delay or postpone something

• To reveal or share something

Get away

• To escape or leave a dangerous or unpleasant situation

• To have a negative or condescending attitude toward someone or something

• To become less successful or popular

• To manage or survive with limited resources or means