Practice applying common phrasal verbs to work-related situations.

10 Phrasal Verbs "At Work"

Our profits aren't looking good. We need to discuss how to CUT DOWN on costs.

(to cut down = to reduce)

Before we begin the meeting, let's SUM UP what we accomplished last time.

(to sum up = to summarize)

The administration is going to PUT FORWARD a new "work from home" policy next week.

(to put forward = to propose)

It is not an easy decision to LAY OFF staff members.

(to lay off = to fire)

Let's try GET A HOLD OF our marketing manager before the next meeting.

(to get a hold of = to make contact with)

I don't know how she GETS AWAY WITH doing so little work.

(to get away with = to escape blame or punishment)

You're always COMING UP WITH great ideas! How do you do it?
(to come up with = to think of or produce)

I find that I SLACK OFF more after lunch than in the morning. I'm always tired at that time of day!

(to slack off = to work less hard than usual)

The deadline is tomorrow morning. We have to GET DOWN TO BUSINESS this afternoon.

(to get down to business = to begin to do something)

I think this new advertising campaign will really make us STAND OUT among the competitors.

(to stand out = to be noticeable)