Phrasal Verbs

to rise from bed

I usually get up at 7 a.m. on weekdays.

to start a machine/light

Can you turn on the TV, please?

to stop a machine/light

Don't forget to turn off the lights.

to dress in clothing

He put on his jacket and left the house.

to remove clothing or leave the ground (plane)

She took off her shoes at the door.

to stop trying

I won’t give up until I pass the exam.

to discover or learn something

I found out the answer by checking online.

to try to find something

I’m looking for my keys. Have you seen them?

to have no more of something

We've run out of milk.

to register at a hotel or airport

We checked in at the hotel at 3 p.m.

to leave and pay for a hotel room

We need to check out before noon.

to return

He came back from work at 6 p.m.

to leave home to go somewhere

They went out for dinner last night.

to stop sleeping

I usually wake up at 6:30 a.m.

to take care of someone/something

She looks after her younger brother.

to spend time relaxing

We usually hang out at the park.

to collect someone or something

I’ll pick you up at 5 p.m.

to return something to its proper place

Please put away your clothes.

to record on paper

Let me write down your number.

to reject or lower the volume

He turned down the job offer.