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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Phrasal Verbs:[/font]


[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']act up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): misbehave (for people); not work properly (for machines).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The babysitter had a difficult time. The children acted up all evening."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I guess I'd better take my car to the garage. It's been acting up lately."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']act like[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): behave in a way that's like _____ . [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What's wrong with Bob? He's acting like an idiot."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note:[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] This phrasal verb is very informal. [/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']add up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): logically fit together.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"His theory is hard to believe, but his research adds up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note:[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] This phrasal verb is often negative. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"His theory seems, at first, to be plausible, but the facts in his research don't add up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']add up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): find the total.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What's the total of those bills? Could you add them up and see?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']add up to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): to total.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The bills add up to $734.96. That's more than I expected!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']ask out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): ask for a date.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Nancy has a new boy friend. Joe asked her out last night."[/font]


[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): not follow a threat.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Tom was going to call the police when I told him I'd wrecked his car, but he backed down when I said I'd pay for the damages."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): not follow a threat.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Tom was ready to call the police when I told him I'd wrecked his car, but he backed off when I said I'd pay for the damages."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): move backward; move in reverse. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You missed the lines in the parking space. You'll have to back up and try again."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The people waiting in line are too close to the door. We won't be able to open it unless they back up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): drive a vehicle backwards (in reverse).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You're too close! Back your car up so I can open the garage door."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): confirm a story, facts, or information.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you don't believe me, talk to Dave. He'll back me up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']back up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (4. separable): make a "protection" copy to use if there are problems with the original.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When my computer crashed, I lost many of my files. It's a good thing I backed them up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']beg off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): decline an invitation; ask to be excused from doing something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"At first Lily said she would be at the party. Later she begged off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']blow up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): inflate.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We needs lots of balloons for the party. Will you blow them up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']blow up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): explode; destroy by exploding.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "That old building really came down quickly!"
B: "That's because the construction company used dynamite to blow it up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']blow up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. no object): suddenly become very angry.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Whe I told Jerry that I'd had an accident with his car, he blew up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']bone up on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): review / study thoroughly for a short time.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better bone up on your Spanish."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): separate something into component parts.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We spent a lot of money at the supermarket. When we broke the total cost down, we spent more on cleaning supplies than food."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): stop working / functioning.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Sharon will be late for work today. Her car broke down on the freeway."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. often no object; with an object, break into--inseparable): enter by using force (and breaking a lock, window, etc.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Jane's apartment was burglarized last night. Someone broke in while Jane was at the movies." / "Somebody broke into Jane's apartment while she was at the movies.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): wear something new until it's / they're comfortable.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to break them in."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): train; get someone / something accustomed to a new routine.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I hope I can learn my new job quickly. The manager hasn't scheduled much time for breaking me in." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): disperse; scatter.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What time did the party break up last night?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']break up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. usually no object; with an object, break up with [inseparable)]): end a personal relationship.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Tim and Julie aren't going steady any more. They got really angry with each other and broke up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Have you heard the news? Julie broke up with Tim!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry to hear that their marriage broke up. I'm sure the divorce will be difficult for the children."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']bring / take back[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): return something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Yes, you can borrow my pen, don't forget to bring it back to me when you're finished."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back to the library."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']bring off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): accomplish something difficult; accomplish something people had considered impossible or unlikely. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"No one thought Chuck could get an A in that course, but he brought it off. "[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']bring up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): mention (as a topic of discussion).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We planned to discuss overtime pay in the meeting. Why didn't someone bring that topic up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']bring up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): raise; rear.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Lucy's parents died when she was a baby. Her grandparents brought her up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']brush up on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): review / study thoroughly for a short time.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better brush up on your Spanish."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']burn down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): become destroyed / consumed by fire. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note:[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] For upright things--trees, buildings, etc.--only.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Lightning struck Mr. Kennedy's barn last night. It burned down before the fire fighters arrived."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']burn up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): become destroyed / consumed by fire.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note:[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] For people and non-upright things only.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"All of Mr. Kennedy's hay burned up when his barn burned down."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']burn up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): cause someone to become very angry. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Did you hear how rudely Fred talked to me? That really burned me up!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']butt in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): impolitely interrupt (a conversation, an action).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Hey, you! Don't butt in! Wait for your turn!" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']butter up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): praise someone excessively with the hope of getting some benefit.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I guess Marty reall wants to be promoted. He's been buttering his boss up all week."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']call off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): cancel something that has been scheduled.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We don't have school today. The mayor called classes off because of the snow."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']call on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): ask someone for an answer in class. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I don't know why the teacher never calls on you. You always know the answer."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']calm down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (with or without an object; with an object, separable): become calm / less agitated or upset; help someone become calm / less agitated or upset.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Why are you so upset? Suzie didn't intend to spill orange juice on you. Calm down!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know Ralph is upset, but can you calm him down? He's making so much noise that he's irritating everyone in the office."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](not) care for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): like; want.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']: This phrasal verb is usually negative, though it may be used affirmatively in questions.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "Would you care for something to drink? We have coffee, tea, or orange juice."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']B: "Could I have water, please? I don't care for coffee, tea, or juice."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']care for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): take care of; supply care to; attend / watch..[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Amy's father got out of the hospital last week. The family is caring for him at home."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']catch on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): develop understanding or knowledge of something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Bill had never used a computer until he took this class, but he caught on very quickly and is now one of the best students."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']catch up (with)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (often without an object; with an object, inseparable): stop being behind.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Terry stopped to rest for a few minutes. He'll catch up / catch up with us later."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']check in(to)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): register for / at a hotel, conference, etc.; let someone know officially that you have arrived. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"My plane will arrive around 5:00 PM. I should be able to check into the hotel by 6:00 or 6:30."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When you arrive at the convention, be sure to check in at the registration desk."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']check off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): make a mark to indicate that something on a list has been completed.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Here are the things you need to do. Please check each one off when you've finished it."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']check out (of)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): follow procedures for leaving (a hotel, etc.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Don't forget to take your room key to the front desk when you check out (when you check out of the hotel)." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']check out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): follow procedures for borrowing something (usually for a limited period of time).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry, but you can't take that encyclopedia home. The library won't allow you to check reference books out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']cheer up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): help someone feel less worried / depressed / sad.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Suzie's brother was depressed about not getting a promotion, so she sent him a funny card to cheer him up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']chew out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): scold someone severely; berate.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Tom's father was really angry when Tom didn't come home until 3:00 AM. He chewed Tom out and then said Tom had to stay at home for two weeks."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']chicken out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): lose the courage or confidence to do something--often at the last minute.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Sam said he was going to ask Lulu for a date, but he chickened out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']chip in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): contribute / donate (often money) to something done by a group.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We're going to buy a birthday cake for our boss and I'm collecting donations. Do you want to chip in?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']clam up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): suddenly become quiet / refuse to talk about something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Lila wouldn't talk about the accident. When I asked her what happened, she clammed up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']come across[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): find (unexpectedly).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I've lost my extra car keys. If you come across them while your're
cleaning the room, please put them in a safe place."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']come down with [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']_____ (inseparable): become ill with _____ . [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"George won't be at the office today. He came down with the flu over the weekend."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']come to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): total.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Your charges come to $124.38. Will you pay by check, in cash, or
with a credit card?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']come to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): regain consciousness.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When I told Gina that she'd won a million dollars, she fainted. When she
came to, I told her it was a joke and she almost hit me!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']count on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): depend on; trust that something will happen or that someone
will do as expected.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm counting on you to wake me up tomorrow. I know I won't hear the alarm."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']cross out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): show that something written is wrong or unnecessary by making an X across it.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We can't afford to buy everything on your shopping list, so I've crossed all the unnecessary things out." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']cut back (on)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (often without an object; with an object, cut back on [inseparable]): use less of something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You drink too much coffee. You should cut back."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You should cut back on the amount of coffee that you drink."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']do in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): cause to become very tired.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The Ajax and Tip-Top Banks have decided to merge. Their lawyers will draw all the official documents up sometime this month."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']do in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): to kill; to murder.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The said that the murdered man was done in between 10 and 11 o'clock last night."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']do over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): do something again.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Oh, no! I forgot to save my report before I turned the computer off! Now I'll have to do it over!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']drag on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): last much longer than expected or is necessary.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I thought the meeting would be a short one, but it dragged on for more than three hours."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']draw up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): create a formal document.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The Ajax and Tip-Top Banks have decided to merge. Their lawyers will draw all the official documents up sometime this month."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']drop off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): deliver something; deliver someone (by giving him/her a ride).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Yes, I can take those letters to the post office. I'll drop them off as I go home from work."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You don't have to take a taxi. You live fairly close to me, so I'll be happy to drop you off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']drop in (on)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): visit informally (and usually usually without scheduling a specific time).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please try to drop in. (Please try to drop in on us."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']drop by[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): visit informally (and usually without scheduling a specific time).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please try to drop by the house."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']drop ou[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']t (of) (inseparable): stop attending / leave school or an organization.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"No, Paul isn't at the university. He dropped out. / He dropped out of school."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']draw out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): prolong something (usually far beyond the normal limits).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I thought that speech would never end. The speaker could have said everything important in about five minutes, but he drew the speech out for over an hour!"[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']eat out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): have a meal in a restaurant.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we eat out?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']egg on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): urge / encourage greatly toward doing something (usually something negative).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"At first Bob and Chuck were just having a mild argument, but Bob's friends egged them on until they started fighting."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']end up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): finally arrive at; arrive at an unexpected place.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We got lost last night and ended up in the next town."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']end up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): arrive somewhere as a result or consequence.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You're working too hard. If you don't take it easy, you'll end up in the hospital!"[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']face up to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): admit to; take responsibility for.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You can't pretend that you're doing OK in this course, Joe. Sooner or later, you'll have to face up to the fact that you're failing it."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']fall through[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): not happen. (Note: describes something that was planned but didn't happen.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We had originally intended to go to Mexico for our vacation, but our trip fell through when I got sick."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']feel up to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): feel strong enough or comfortable enough to do something. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know the accident was a terrible shock. Do you feel up to talking about it?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']figure out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): logically find the answer to a problem; solve a problem by thinking about it carefully.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"For a long time I couldn't understand the last problem, but I finally figured it out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']figure out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): understand why someone behaves the way she/he does.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I can't figure Margie out. Sometimes she's very warm and friendly and sometimes she acts as if she doesn't know me."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']fill in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): add information to a form.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The office needs to know your home address and phone number. Could you fill them in on this form?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']fill in (on)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): supply information that someone doesn't know.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I wasn't able to attend the meeting yesterday, but I understand that it was important. Could you fill me in? / Could you fill me in on what was discussed?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Professor Newton is in the hospital and won't be able to teach for the rest of the term. Do you know who's going to fill in for her?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']fill out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): complete a form by adding required information.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Of course I completed my application! I filled it out and mailed it over three weeks ago!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']fill out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): become less thin; gain weight. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Jerry used to be really skinny, but in the last year he's begun to fill out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']find out (about) [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](inseparable): learn / get information (about).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry that you didn't know the meeting had been canceled. I didn't find out (find out about it) myself until just a few minutes ago."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get across[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): make something understood; communicate something understandably.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Alan is really intelligent but sometimes he has problems getting his ideas across."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get along (with)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): have a friendly relationship (with); be friendly (toward).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Why can't you and your sister get along? Everyone else gets along with her just fine!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get around[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): avoid having to do something. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Teresa got around the required math classes by doing well on a math proficiency test."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get around[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): move from place to place.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"She doesn't have a car. She gets around by bicycle, bus, or taxi."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get around to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): do something eventually.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I really should wash the dishes, but I don't feel like it. Maybe I'll get around to them tomorrow morning."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get by[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): survive, financially, in a difficult situation.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's going to be hard to pay the rent now that you've lost your job, but somehow we'll get by."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): enter a small, closed vehicle. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I don't know where Carole was going. She just got in her car and drove away."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): arrive.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Do you know what time Fred's plane gets in?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): enter a large, closed vehicle.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry, but you're too late to say goodbye to Angela. She got on the plane about 20 minutes ago."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): leave a large, closed vehicle. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When you get off the bus, cross the street, turn right on Oak Street, and keep going until you're at the corner of Oak and Lincoln Boulevard."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): be excused (for a period of time) from work, class, or other regularly scheduled activities.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Some schools got President's Day off but ours didn't. We had classes as usual."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): make it possible for someone to avoid punishment.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Everyone knew he was guilty, but his lawyer was clever and got him off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get out of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): leave a small, closed vehicle. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"There's something wrong with the garage door opener. You'll have to get out of the car and open it by hand."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get out of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): escape having to do something. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Lisa said she had a terrible headache and got out of giving her speech today."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): finish. (Note: for individual activities, not ones that happen again and again.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What time do your classes get over?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): recover from an illness or painful experience.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Katy was really upset when she failed the test. She thought she would never get over feeling so stupid."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get rid of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): dispose of; give away or throw away.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"That shirt is really ugly. Why don't you get rid of it?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get rid of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): dismiss someone; fire someone from a job; cause someone to leave.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The treasurer of the XYZ company was spending too much money so the company president got rid of him."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']get up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (usually no object; with an object, separable): leave bed after sleeping and begin your daily activities.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You'll have to get up much earlier than usual tomorrow. We have to leave by no later than 6:00 AM."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know I won't hear the alarm tomorrow morning. Can you get me up at 6:00 AM?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']give up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): stop doing something (usually a habit).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"He knows smoking isn't good for his health, but he can't give it up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']give up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): decide not to try (unsuccessfully) to solve a problem.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "What's black and white and red all over?"
B: "I give up. What?"
A: "An embarrassed zebra!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']go out with[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): have a date with.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You went out with Sharon last night, didn't you?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']go with[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): look pleasing together. (Note: for clothes, furniture, etc.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You should buy that shirt. It will go well with your dark brown suit."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']go with[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): date regularly and steadily.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Is Gina going with Jim? I see them together all the time."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']goof off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): be lazy; do nothing in particular. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "Do you have any special plans for your vacation?"
B: "No. I'm just going to stay home and goof off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']grow up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): spend the years between being a child and being an adult.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Did you know that Frank grew up in Malaysia?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']grow up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): behave responsibly; behave as an adult, not a child.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "Lee really irritates me sometimes. He's really silly and childish."
B: "I agree. I wish he would grow up."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hand in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): submit homework, an assignment, etc. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You'd better get started on your report. You know that you have to hand it in at 8:30 tomorrow morning!" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hand out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): distribute.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Why don't you have a course description and list of assignments? The teacher handed them out on the first day of class."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hang up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): end a phone conversation by replacing the receiver.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'd like to talk longer, but I'd better hang up. My sister needs to make a call."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']have to do with[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): be about.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"This class has to do with the behavior of people in groups."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hold up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): raise; lift to a higher-than-normal position.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The winner of the race proudly held his trophy up for all to see."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hold up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): delay.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry I'm late. There was an accident on the freeway and traffic held me up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']hold up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): rob; threaten someone with harm unless he/she gives her/his money or other valuable things.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Sarah is very upset. When she was walking home last night, two men held her up and took her purse and jewelry."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']iron out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): mutually reach an agreement; mutually resolve difficulties [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Yes, I know we disagree on lots of things, Susan, but we can iron them out."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']jack up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): raise / life by using a jack.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We'll have to jack the back of the car up before we can change the tire."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']jack up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): raise (used for prices).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The car dealer bought my old Ford for $750 and jacked the price up to $1,500 when they sold it."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']jump all over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): severely scold someone; berate someone.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Arthur is really upset. His boss jumped all over him because he's been late for work three times this week." [/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']keep on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable--followed by an -ing verb): continue[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm not ready to stop yet. I think I'll keep on working for a while."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']keep on [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](someone) (2. inseparable): continue to remind someone to do something until he/she does it (even if this irritates her/him).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Bill's very forgetful. You'll have to keep on him or he'll never do all the things you want him to do."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']kick out [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](separable): expel; force someone to leave because of his/her poor performance or unacceptable behavior.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Jim's club kicked him out because he didn't pay his dues or come to meetings."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']knock out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): make unconscious.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The boxing match ended when one boxer knocked the other one out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"That medicine really knocked me out. I slept for 14 hours straight!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']knock oneself out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): work much harder than normal or than what is expected.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We completed the project on timebecause of Chuck. He knocked himself out to be sure we didn't miss the deadline."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']lay off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): dismiss someone from a job because of lack of work or money (not because of poor performance)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I feel really sorry Sally's family. Her father was laid off yesterday."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']leave out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): forget; omit.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Oh, no! When I made the list of those who attended the meeting, I left your name out!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']let down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): disappoint.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know I let you down when I didn't do what I promised. I'm really sorry."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']let up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): become less intense or slower.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's been raining hard for a long time. Will it ever let up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look back on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): remember; reflect on / consider something in the past.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When they looked back on their many years together, they realized that their marriage had been a very happy one."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look down on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): hold in contempt; regard as inferior.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's not surprising that Fred has few friends. He seems to look down on anyone who doesn't like the same things that he does."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look forward to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): anticipate pleasantly; think about a pleasant thing before it happens[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm really looking forward to vacation. I can't wait for it to begin!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look in on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): visit in order to check something's / someone's condition.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"My father just came home from the hospital. I plan to look in on him today after I finish work."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look into[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): investigate / get more details about something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Someone said there was a meeting at 9:30 but I haven't heard anything about it. Shall I look into it?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look like[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): resemble (in appearance).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Does he look like his father or his mother?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): check; review.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I think I may have some typos in this report. Could you look it over?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): find something in a reference work. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry, but I don't know what that word means. I'll have to look it up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): find where someone lives or works and visit him/her.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Thanks for giving me your brother's address. When I'm in Chicago next month, I'll be sure to look him up." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']look up to[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): respect.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Everyone looks up to Joyce because she always makes time to help others."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']luck out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): be unexpectedly lucky.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Gloria was worried because she wasn't prepared to give a report at the meeting, but she lucked out because the meeting was postponed."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make fun of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): make jokes about (usually unkindly).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I agree that Bob looks ridiculous since he shaved his head, but don't make fun of him. You'll hurt his feelings." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): invent / create (imaginary) information.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Judy's story is hard to believe. I'm sure she made it up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): compensate for something missed or not done by doing extra or equivalent work.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm sorry I missed the test. May I make it up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make up (with)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. inseparable): re-establish a friendly relationship by admitting guilt.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Jack and his girlfriend were very angry with each other, but last night they finally made up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Jack and his girlfriend were very angry with each other, but last night they finally made up with each other."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): see / hear something well enough to understand what it means.(Note: often negative.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Ruth's writing is very small. I almost need a magnify glass to make it out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What were the last two examples that he gave? I couldn't make them out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): go to or toward.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Her teen-aged children are always hungry. As soon as they arrive home from school, they make for the refrigerator." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']make for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): result in; cause.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Many hands make for light work. (If many people work together, there's less work for everyone.)"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']mark up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): increase the price (for resale).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Mrs. White's import shop is profitable because she buys things inexpensively and then marks them up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']mark down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): reduce the price (as an incentive to buy).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"These shoes were really a bargain! The store marked them down by 40%!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']mix up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): cause to become confused.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I didn't complete the assignment because I didn't know how. The directions mixed me up."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']nod off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): fall sleep (usually unintentionally). [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The speech was so boring that several people in the audience nodded off before it was finished."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pan out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): succeed; happen as expected (for plans). (Note: almost always negative when in statements.) [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'll be here next week after all. My trip to Chicago didn't pan out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pass away[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): die.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I was very sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pass out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): faint; lose consciousness.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When Ella heard that she'd won a million dollars, she was so shocked that she passed out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pass out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): distribute.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Everyone in the room needs one of these information sheets. Who will help me pass them out?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): choose; select.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Billy's grandmother especially liked her birthday card because Billy had picked it out himself."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): lift; take up.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Those books don't belong on the floor. Will you help me pick them up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): arrange to meet someone and give her/him a ride.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Of course we can go there together. What time should I pick you up?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): get; buy.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The children just drank the last of the milk. Could you pick some more up on your way home this evening?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (4. separable): refresh; revitalize.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"He was feeling a little tired, so he drank a glass of orange juice. It picked him up enough to finish his work."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pick on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): bully; intentionally try to make someone upset.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You should be ashamed of teasing your little brother, Bob! Pick on someone your own size!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pitch in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): help; join together to accomplish something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We'll be finished soon if everyone pitches in."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']pull over[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): drive a vehicle to the side of the rode.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When the policeman indicated that I should pull over, I knew he was going to give me a ticket."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put away[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): return something to the proper place. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I just took these clothes out of the dryer. Will you help me put them away?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): postpone; delay; avoid[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I can't put this work off any longer. If I don't do it soon, it'll be impossible to finish it in time." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When will Mr. Smith agree to a meeting? I keep asking for an appointment, but he keeps putting me off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): begin to wear; don.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's a little bit chilly outside. You'd better put a sweater on."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): try to make someone believe something that is ridiculous or untrue.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Don't believe a word of what Jim was saying. He was just putting us on."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](someone) out (separable): inconvenience someone.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I hate to put you out, but I need a ride to the train station and hope you can take me."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): return something to the proper place.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Your toys are all over the floor, Timmy. Please put them up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): provide someone with a place to sleep.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"There's no need for you to check into a hotel. I'll be happy to put you up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put up with[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): tolerate.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's really important to come to work on time. The boss won't put up with tardiness."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']put back[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): return something to the proper place. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I've finished with these books. Do you want me to put them back on the shelves?"[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']rip off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): cheat; take advantage of; charge too much.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Don't even think about buying a car there. They'll rip you off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']round off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): change from a fraction to the nearest whole number. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Round all prices off to the closest whole-dollar amounts. For example, round $33.73 off to $34.00."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']run into[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): meet by chance.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Yesterday at the supermarket, Jan ran into her former roommate. Before yesterday, they hadn't seen each other for nearly five years."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']run out of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): use the last of.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"On the way home from work, Art ran out of gas."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']set up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): make arrangements for something.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You'll see Mr. Thomas tomorrow. I've set a meeting up for 9:30 AM."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']set back[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): cause a delay in scheduling.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We've had some problems with the project that have set us back at least two days . We'll give you a progress report tomorrow."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']set back[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): cost.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I wonder how much Bill's new car set him back?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']slip up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): make a mistake.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You slipped up here. The amount should be $135.28, not $132.58."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']stand out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): be noticeably better than other similar people or things.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Good job, Ann! Your work really stands out!" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']stand up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): rise to a standing position.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When the Chairperson entered the room, everyone stood up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']stand up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): make a date but not keep it.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Angela was supposed to go to the dance with Fred, but she stood him up and went with Chuck instead."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']show up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): arrive; appear.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The boss was very upset when you didn't show up for the meeting. What happened?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']show up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): do a noticeably better job (often unexpectedly) than someone else.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Everyone thought Marsha would win, but Jean did. Actually, Jean really showed Marsha up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']stand for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): represent.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"These letters seem to be an abbreviation. Do you know what they stand for?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']stand for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. inseparable): tolerate; permit (usually negative).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm not surprised that Mrs. Johnson rejected your report. She won't stand for shoddy work."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take after[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): resemble; favor (in appearance). [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Note[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']: used for people.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Both my sister and I take after our father."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take / bring back[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): return.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back to the library."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Yes, you can borrow my pen, but don't forget to bring it back to me when you're finished."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take care of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): provide care for; watch one's health.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Lois has been taking care of her father since he returned home from the hospital."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You've been working too hard lately. You'd better take care of yourself!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take care of[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. ineparable): make arrangements (for something to happen); take responsibility for.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Will you take care of making reservations for our flight to Boston?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): remove (something you're wearing). [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Please take your hat off when you go inside a building."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): leave; depart (often suddenly or quickly).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Was something wrong with Jill? She took off without saying goodbye."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When does your plane take off?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): make arrangements to be absent from work.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Susan isn't here today. She's taking today and tomorrow off."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']take up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): begin (a hobby or leisure-time activity).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A: "Do you like to ski?"
B: "I've never been skiing, but I think I'd like to take it up."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']tell [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'](someone) off (separable): speak to someone bluntly and negatively, saying exactly what she/he did wrong.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Julie was really angry at Bob; she told him off in front of all of us."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']tick off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): irritate someone; make someone upset or angry.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It really ticks her off when someone is late for an appointment."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']tick off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): show that something has been completed by putting a tick (check) beside it.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Here are the things you need to do. Tick each one off when you finish it."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']throw away[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): discard; put in the garbage.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You shouldn't throw those newspapers away; they're recyclable."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']throw out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): discard; put in the garbage.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"This food smells bad. You'd better throw it out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']throw out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): forcibly make someone leave (usually because of bad behavior).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Those people are drunk and making everyone uncomfortable. The manager should throw them out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']throw up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (usually no object; with an object, separable): vomit.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Paul was so nervous about his job interview that he threw up just before he left for it."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']try on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): wear something briefly to check its fit, how it looks, etc.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm not sure that jacket is large enough. May I try it on?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']try out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): use a machine briefly to determine how well it works.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I really like the way this car looks. May I try it out?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']try out (for)[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): try to win a place on a team or other organization.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know you want to be on the football team. Are you going to try out?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you like to sing, you should try out for the choir. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn around[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. usually no object): move so that you are facing the opposite direction.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Everyone turned around and stared when I entered the meeting late."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn around[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): move so that someone / something is facing the opposite direction.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I don't want this chair facing the window. Will you help me turn it around?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn around[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): make changes so that something that was unprofitable is profitable.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"The company was doing poorly until it hired a new president. He turned it around in about six months and now it's doing quite well."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): decrease the volume.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Your music is giving me a headache! Please turn it down or use your headphones!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): refuse.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I thought I could borrow some money from Joe, but when I asked, he turned me down."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): give / deliver / submit to someone. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I've written my report, but I haven't turned it in."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): go to bed.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm pretty tired. I guess I'll turn in."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn in[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (3. separable): report or deliver wrongdoers to the authorities.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Two days after the robbery, the thieves turned themselves in."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): stop by turning a handle or switch.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm cold. Do you mind if I turn the air conditioner off?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn off[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): bore; repel (very informal).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"That music turns me off. Please play something else!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): start by turning a handle or switch.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's cold in here. I'm going to turn the heater on"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): interest very much; excite (very informal).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"What kind of music turns you on?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): increase the volume.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I can barely hear the TV. Can you turn it up a little?"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']turn up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. no object): appear unexpectedly.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We were all surprised when Pam turned up at the party. We didn't even know she was in town."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wait on[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. inseparable): serve (usually customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.)[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I want to make a complaint. The person who just waited on me was very impolite."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wait for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): wait until someone / something arrives or is finished with something else.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"When will Kenny be finished with work? I've been waiting for him for almost an hour!"[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I'm tired of waiting for the bus. I guess I'll take a taxi instead."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wake up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): stop sleeping.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I usually wake up around 5:00 AM each day." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wake up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): rouse someone; cause someone to stop sleeping.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I have an important meeting tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't hear my alarm. Will you wake me up at 6:00 AM?" [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']watch out for[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (inseparable): be careful of; beware of.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"There's a school at the end of this block. Watch out for children crossing the street."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"If you take that road, watch out for ice during the winter."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wear out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. separable): wear something / use something until it can no longer be worn / be used.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I need a new pencil sharpener. I wore this one out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I suppose I should get some new shoes. I've almost worn this pair out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wear out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): cause to become exhausted; cause to become very tired.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I had four different meetings today. They wore me out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I suppose I should get some new shoes. I've almost worn this pair out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']work out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): exercise (usually in a gym, etc.) to build muscles, body tone, etc.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Instead of eating lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Sheila goes to the recreation center to work out." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']work out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): solve a problem / resolve a difficult situation (usually by working together).[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I know we disagree on many points, but I believe we can work things out."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wrap up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (1. no object): wear enough clothes to keep warm. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"It's really cold today. Be sure you wrap up when you leave the house."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']wrap up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (2. separable): finish something; bring something to a conclusion.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"We've been talking about the problem for nearly three hours.
I hope we'll be able to wrap the discussion up soon." [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']write down[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): record something in writing.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"Could you tell me your e-mail address again? I want to write it down."[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']write up[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (separable): record; report in writing.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"You'll need to make a report on your business meetings. Be sure you write them up as soon as possible after you return from your trip."[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']zonk out[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] (no object): fall asleep quickly because of exhaustion. [/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']"I intended to go shopping after work, but I was so tired that I zonked out as soon as I got home."[/font]