B2 Level List of the most common phrasal verbs part 1 by CEPT Practice
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Break down: To stop functioning or cease to work properly.
Sentence: My car broke down on the way to work, so I had to call for roadside assistance.
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Break in: To forcibly enter a building or place without permission.
Sentence: The burglars attempted to break in through the back door but were caught by a security camera.
3.
Break off: To end a relationship, friendship, or engagement.
Sentence: After many arguments, they decided to break off their engagement and go their separate ways.
4.
Break out: To escape or suddenly start, especially in reference to something negative like a fire or disease.
Sentence: Panic broke out when the fire alarm went off, and people rushed to the exits.
5.
Break through: To overcome a barrier or obstacle.
Sentence: The determined athlete trained hard to break through the limitations and set a new world record.
6.
Break up: To end a romantic relationship or disperse a group of people.
Sentence: They realized they had grown apart and decided to break up amicably.
7.
Back up: To create a copy or duplicate of data or files for safekeeping.
Sentence: Don't forget to back up your important documents before making any changes to your computer.
8.
Be carried away: To become overly enthusiastic or emotionally overwhelmed.
Sentence: The audience was so captivated by the performance that they were carried away by the emotion.
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Be taken in: To be deceived or tricked by someone or something.
Sentence: She was taken in by the salesman's persuasive pitch and ended up buying a product she didn't need.
10.
Blow up: To explode or burst into pieces.
Sentence: The fireworks display was stunning when the grand finale ended with colorful explosions blowing up in the sky.
11.
Bring out: To reveal or make something more noticeable.
Sentence: The photographer used lighting to bring out the subject's best features in the portrait.
12.
Bring up: To mention or raise a topic for discussion.
Sentence: She brought up the issue of climate change during the meeting and sparked a thoughtful conversation.
13.
Build up: To increase or strengthen gradually.
Sentence: Regular exercise helps build up stamina and improve overall fitness.
14.
Burst in: To enter suddenly and forcefully, often interrupting something.
Sentence: The children burst in the room, excited to show their parents the artwork they had created.
15.
Burst out: To suddenly start or express something loudly, such as laughter or tears.
Sentence: The audience burst out laughing at the comedian's hilarious joke.
16.
Call in: To request someone's presence or assistance.
Sentence: The company decided to call in a consultant to help solve the complex problem.
17.
Call off: To cancel or terminate an event or plan.
Sentence: Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor picnic.
18.
Call on: To visit someone or request someone's input or opinion.
Sentence: The teacher called on the student to answer the question.
19.
Care for: To look after or provide care and support for someone or something.
Sentence: She volunteered at the animal shelter to care for abandoned dogs and cats.
20.
Carry on: To continue or proceed with an activity.
Sentence: Despite the setbacks, they decided to carry on with their plans.
21.
Catch on: To understand or grasp a concept or trend.
Sentence: The new technology took some time to catch on, but soon everyone was using it.
22.
Catch up with: To reach the same level or progress as someone or something.
Sentence: I need to work hard to catch up with my classmates after being absent for a week.
23.
Check on: To verify or ensure the well-being or status of someone or something.
Sentence: She called her elderly neighbor to check on her after hearing about the power outage.
24.
Check out: To examine or investigate something, or to leave a place after paying the bill.
Sentence: I'll check out the new restaurant downtown and see if it's worth recommending.
25.
Clear away: To remove or tidy up items or clutter.
Sentence: After the party, they cleared away the dishes and decorations.
26.
Clear up: To become better or more easily understood, or to make something less cloudy or cluttered.
Sentence: The teacher explained the confusing concept, and suddenly everything cleared up for the students.
27.
Come across: To find or encounter something unexpectedly.
Sentence: While cleaning the attic, she came across an old photo album filled with memories.
28.
Come along: To make progress or advance, or to accompany someone.
Sentence: How is the project coming along? Can you give me an update?
29.
Come down: To descend or lower oneself from a higher position or to decrease in amount or intensity.
Sentence: The hiker slipped and came down the mountain with caution.
30.
Come down with: To become ill with a particular illness or disease.
Sentence: She came down with the flu and had to stay in bed for a few days.
31.
Come off: To succeed or be accomplished as planned.
Sentence: The magician's trick came off perfectly, leaving the audience amazed.
32.
Come on: To encourage or urge someone to do something, or to express disbelief or impatience.
Sentence: Come on, you can do it! Don't give up now!
33.
Come out: To be published, released, or made available to the public.
Sentence: The author's highly anticipated book will come out next month.
34.
Come round: To regain consciousness or recover from a state of unconsciousness.
Sentence: After fainting, it took her a few minutes to come round and remember what had happened.
35.
Come to: To regain consciousness after being unconscious.
Sentence: The boxer was knocked out, but he quickly came to before the referee counted to ten.
36.
Come up: To arise or occur, or to approach or draw near.
Sentence: A last-minute issue came up that we need to address before finalizing the project.
37.
Come up against: To face or encounter a challenge or difficulty.
Sentence: The team came up against a formidable opponent in the championship match.
38.
Come up with: To produce or think of an idea, solution, or suggestion.
Sentence: We need to come up with a creative marketing campaign to attract more customers.
39.
Count on: To rely or depend on someone or something.
Sentence: You can count on me to support you throughout the challenging process.
40.
Cross out: To delete or remove by drawing a line through something.
Sentence: She crossed out the incorrect answer on her test and replaced it with the correct one.
41.
Cut across: To take a shorter route or path that goes diagonally across an area.
Sentence: We can cut across the park to save time and reach the other side faster.
42.
Cut down: To reduce the amount or quantity of something.
Sentence: They decided to cut down their expenses to save money for their upcoming vacation.
43.
Cut out: To remove or eliminate something by cutting, or to stop doing or consuming something.
Sentence: She cut out a heart shape from the paper. He decided to cut out sugary snacks from his diet.
44.
Deal with: To handle, manage, or address a situation or problem.
Sentence: The manager had to deal with a difficult customer complaint.
45.
Do away with: To eliminate or get rid of something completely.
Sentence: The company decided to do away with outdated practices and adopt a more efficient system.
46.
Do up: To fasten, close, or secure something, usually by tying or zipping it.
Sentence: She did up her coat and put on a hat to protect herself from the cold.
47.
Do without: To manage or survive without something that is usually considered necessary.
Sentence: They had to do without electricity for a week during the power outage.
48.
Draw up: To prepare or create a plan, document, or formal agreement.
Sentence: The lawyer will draw up a contract for the business partnership.
49.
Face up to: To confront or accept a difficult or challenging situation.
Sentence: It's time to face up to the fact that we need to make some changes in our lives.
50.
Fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone or something.
Sentence: He fell for the scam and lost a significant amount of money.
51.
Fall out: To have a disagreement or argument with someone, leading to a strained relationship.
Sentence: They used to be close friends, but they fell out over a disagreement.
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