Dear Students, As we all know that the most challenging exam, SBI PO exam, is Scheduled in the last week of April month. You have hardly two weeks left for the exam to commence. English section is the trickiest among them all. Today, onward we will be publishing Rules and Exam strategy to tackle the English section with ease and poise. Today, in the post we have compiled 50 most frequently used “Phrasal Verbs”. Phrasal verb is a verb combined with a preposition or adverb or both. These phrasal verbs are Versatile in nature. They can play multiple roles in a sentence. And also, can be asked in the exam questions in many ways. For ex- In Reading Comprehension, sentence improvements, cloze tests, sentence corrections, fill in the blanks, phrasal connectors etc. there might be even more applications of phrasal verbs in Competitive exam English section.
So, we advise you to read, memorize and learn all the important phrasal verbs. We will keep publishing such notes every day. Stay tuned for More. We wish good luck and success in the exams. We have provided the notes on Phrasal verbs Part-I, II and III. numbered 1-150 in previous posts, today we will continue from 151 onward..
151. pass out
(2. separable): distribute.
Example 1→ “Everyone in the room needs
one of these information sheets. Who will help me pass them out?”
one of these information sheets. Who will help me pass them out?”
152. pick out
(separable): choose; select.
(separable): choose; select.
Example 1→ “Billy’s grandmother
especially liked her birthday card because Billy had picked it out
himself.”
especially liked her birthday card because Billy had picked it out
himself.”
153. pick up
(1. separable): lift; take up.
(1. separable): lift; take up.
Example 1→ “Those book don’t belong on
the floor. Will you help me pick them up?”
the floor. Will you help me pick them up?”
154. pick up
(2. separable): arrange to meet someone and give her/him a ride.
(2. separable): arrange to meet someone and give her/him a ride.
Example 1→ “Of course we can go there
together. What time should I pick you up?”
together. What time should I pick you up?”
155. pick up
(3. separable): get; buy.
(3. separable): get; buy.
Example 1→ “The children just drank the
last of the milk. Could you pick some more up on your way home
this evening?”
last of the milk. Could you pick some more up on your way home
this evening?”
156. pick up (inseparable): become better; improve.
Example 1→ “He was feeling a little tired, so
he drank a glass of orange juice. It picked him up enough to
finish his work.”
he drank a glass of orange juice. It picked him up enough to
finish his work.”
157. pick on
(inseparable): bully; intentionally try to make someone upset.
(inseparable): bully; intentionally try to make someone upset.
Example 1→ “You should be ashamed of
teasing your little brother, Bob! Pick on someone your own size!”
teasing your little brother, Bob! Pick on someone your own size!”
158. pitch in
(no object): help; join together to accomplish something.
(no object): help; join together to accomplish something.
Example 1→ “We’ll be finished soon if
everyone pitches in.”
everyone pitches in.”
159. pull over
(no object): drive a vehicle to the side of the road.
(no object): drive a vehicle to the side of the road.
Example 1→ “When the policeman indicated
that I should pull over, I knew he was going to give me a ticket.”
that I should pull over, I knew he was going to give me a ticket.”
160. put away
(separable): return something to the proper place.
(separable): return something to the proper place.
Example 1→ “I just took these clothes
out of the dryer. Will you help me put them away?”
out of the dryer. Will you help me put them away?”
161. put off
(1. separable): postpone; delay; avoid
(1. separable): postpone; delay; avoid
Example 1→ “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.”
off any longer. If I don’t do it soon, it’ll be impossible to finish it
in time.”
Example 2→ “When will Mr. Smith agree to
a meeting? I keep asking for an appointment, but he keeps putting me off.”
a meeting? I keep asking for an appointment, but he keeps putting me off.”
162. put on
(1. separable): begin to wear; don.
(1. separable): begin to wear; don.
Example 1→ “It’s a little bit chilly
outside. You’d better put a sweater on.”
outside. You’d better put a sweater on.”
163. put on (2.
separable): try to make someone believe something that is ridiculous or untrue.
separable): try to make someone believe something that is ridiculous or untrue.
Example 1→ “Don’t believe a word of what
Jim was saying. He was just putting us on.”
Jim was saying. He was just putting us on.”
164. put
(someone) out (separable): inconvenience someone.
(someone) out (separable): inconvenience someone.
Example 1→ “I hate to put you out,
but I need a ride to the train station and hope you can take me.”
but I need a ride to the train station and hope you can take me.”
165. put up
(1. separable): return something to the proper place.
(1. separable): return something to the proper place.
Example 1→ “Your toys are all over the
floor, Timmy. Please put them up.”
floor, Timmy. Please put them up.”
166. put up
(2. separable): provide someone with a place to sleep.
(2. separable): provide someone with a place to sleep.
Example 1→ “There’s no need for you to
check into a hotel. I’ll be happy to put you up.”
check into a hotel. I’ll be happy to put you up.”
167. put up with
(inseparable): tolerate.
(inseparable): tolerate.
Example 1→ “It’s really important to
come to work on time. The boss won’t put up with tardiness.”
come to work on time. The boss won’t put up with tardiness.”
168. put back
(separable): return something to the proper place.
(separable): return something to the proper place.
Example 1→ “I’ve finished with these
books. Do you want me to put them back on the shelves?”
books. Do you want me to put them back on the shelves?”
169. rip off
(separable): cheat; take advantage of; charge too much.
(separable): cheat; take advantage of; charge too much.
Example 1→ “Don’t even think about
buying a car there. They’ll rip you off.”
buying a car there. They’ll rip you off.”
170. round off
(separable): change from a fraction to the nearest whole number.
(separable): change from a fraction to the nearest whole number.
Example 1→ “Round all prices off
to the closest whole-dollar amounts. For example, round $33.73 off
to $34.00.”
to the closest whole-dollar amounts. For example, round $33.73 off
to $34.00.”
171. run into
(inseparable): meet by chance.
(inseparable): meet by chance.
Example 1→ “Yesterday at the
supermarket, Jan ran into her former roommate. Before yesterday, they
hadn’t seen each other for nearly five years.”
supermarket, Jan ran into her former roommate. Before yesterday, they
hadn’t seen each other for nearly five years.”
172. run out of
(inseparable): use the last of.
(inseparable): use the last of.
Example 1→ “On the way home from work,
Art ran out of gas.”
Art ran out of gas.”
173. set up
(separable): make arrangements for something.
(separable): make arrangements for something.
Example 1→ “You’ll see Mr. Thomas
tomorrow. I’ve set a meeting up for 9:30 AM.”
tomorrow. I’ve set a meeting up for 9:30 AM.”
174. set back
(1. separable): cause a delay in scheduling.
(1. separable): cause a delay in scheduling.
Example 1→ “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.”
the project that have set us back at least two days . We’ll give
you a progress report tomorrow.”
175. set back
(2. separable): cost.
(2. separable): cost.
Example 1→ “I wonder how much Bill’s new
car set him back?”
car set him back?”
176. slip up
(no object): make a mistake.
(no object): make a mistake.
Example 1→ “You slipped up here.
The amount should be $135.28, not $132.58.”
The amount should be $135.28, not $132.58.”
177. stand out
(no object): be noticeably better than other similar people or things.
(no object): be noticeably better than other similar people or things.
Example 1→ “Good job, Ann! Your work
really stands out!”
really stands out!”
178. stand up
(1. no object): rise to a standing position.
(1. no object): rise to a standing position.
Example 1→ “When the Chairperson entered
the room, everyone stood up.”
the room, everyone stood up.”
179. stand up
(2. separable): make a date but not keep it.
(2. separable): make a date but not keep it.
Example 1→ “Angela was supposed to go to
the dance with Fred, but she stood him up and went with Chuck
instead.”
the dance with Fred, but she stood him up and went with Chuck
instead.”
180. show up
(1. no object): arrive; appear.
(1. no object): arrive; appear.
Example 1→ “The boss was very upset when
you didn’t show up for the meeting. What happened?”
you didn’t show up for the meeting. What happened?”
181. show up
(2. separable): do a noticeably better job (often unexpectedly) than someone
else.
(2. separable): do a noticeably better job (often unexpectedly) than someone
else.
Example 1→ “Everyone thought Marsha
would win, but Jean did. Actually, Jean really showed Marsha up.”
would win, but Jean did. Actually, Jean really showed Marsha up.”
182. stand for
(1. no object): represent.
(1. no object): represent.
Example 1→ “These letters seem to be an
abbreviation. Do you know what they stand for?”
abbreviation. Do you know what they stand for?”
183. stand for
(2. inseparable): tolerate; permit (usually negative).
(2. inseparable): tolerate; permit (usually negative).
Example 1→ “I’m not surprised that Mrs.
Johnson rejected your report. She won’t stand for shoddy work.”
Johnson rejected your report. She won’t stand for shoddy work.”
184. take after
(inseparable): resemble; favour (in appearance).
(inseparable): resemble; favour (in appearance).
Note: used
for people.
for people.
Example 1→ “Both my sister and I take
after our father.”
after our father.”
185. take /
bring back (separable): return.
bring back (separable): return.
Example 1→ “This book is due tomorrow. I
guess I should take it back to the library.”
guess I should take it back to the library.”
Example 2→ “Yes, you can borrow my pen,
but don’t forget to bring it back to me when you’re finished.”
but don’t forget to bring it back to me when you’re finished.”
186. take care
of (1. inseparable): provide care for; watch one’s health.
of (1. inseparable): provide care for; watch one’s health.
Example 1→ “Lois has been taking care
of her father since he returned home from the hospital.”
of her father since he returned home from the hospital.”
Example 2→ “You’ve been working too hard
lately. You’d better take care of yourself!”
lately. You’d better take care of yourself!”
187. take care
of (2. inseparable): make arrangements (for something to happen); take
responsibility for.
of (2. inseparable): make arrangements (for something to happen); take
responsibility for.
Example 1→ “Will you take care of
making reservations for our flight to Boston?”
making reservations for our flight to Boston?”
188. take off
(1. separable): remove (something you’re wearing).
(1. separable): remove (something you’re wearing).
Example 1→ “Please take your hat off
when you go inside a building.”
when you go inside a building.”
189. take off
(2. no object): leave; depart (often suddenly or quickly).
(2. no object): leave; depart (often suddenly or quickly).
Example 1→ “Was something wrong with
Jill? She took off without saying goodbye.”
Jill? She took off without saying goodbye.”
Example 2→ “When does your plane take
off?”
off?”
190. take off
(3. separable): make arrangements to be absent from work.
(3. separable): make arrangements to be absent from work.
Example 1→ “Susan isn’t here today.
She’s taking today and tomorrow off.”
She’s taking today and tomorrow off.”
191. take up
(separable): begin (a hobby or leisure-time activity).
(separable): begin (a hobby or leisure-time activity).
Example 1→ A: “Do you like to ski?”
B: “I’ve never been
skiing, but I think I’d like to take it up.”
skiing, but I think I’d like to take it up.”
192. tell
(someone) off (separable): speak to someone bluntly and negatively,
saying exactly what she/he did wrong.
(someone) off (separable): speak to someone bluntly and negatively,
saying exactly what she/he did wrong.
Example 1→ “Julie was really angry at
Bob; she told him off in front of all of us.”
Bob; she told him off in front of all of us.”
193. tick off
(1. separable): irritate someone; make someone upset or angry.
(1. separable): irritate someone; make someone upset or angry.
Example 1→ “It really ticks her off
when someone is late for an appointment.”
when someone is late for an appointment.”
194. tick off
(2. separable): show that something has been completed by putting a tick
(check) beside it.
(2. separable): show that something has been completed by putting a tick
(check) beside it.
Example 1→ “Here are the things you need
to do. Tick each one off when you finish it.”
to do. Tick each one off when you finish it.”
195. throw away
(separable): discard; put in the garbage.
(separable): discard; put in the garbage.
Example 1→ “You shouldn’t throw
those newspapers away; they’re recyclable.”
those newspapers away; they’re recyclable.”
196. throw out
(1. separable): discard; put in the garbage.
(1. separable): discard; put in the garbage.
Example 1→ “This food smells bad. You’d
better throw it out.”
better throw it out.”
197. throw out
(2. separable): forcibly make someone leave (usually because of bad behavior).
(2. separable): forcibly make someone leave (usually because of bad behavior).
Example 1→ “Those people are drunk and
making everyone uncomfortable. The manager should throw them out.”
making everyone uncomfortable. The manager should throw them out.”
198. throw up
(usually no object; with an object, separable): vomit.
(usually no object; with an object, separable): vomit.
Example 1→ “Paul was so nervous about
his job interview that he threw up just before he left for it.”
his job interview that he threw up just before he left for it.”
199. try on (separable):
wear something briefly to check its fit, how it looks, etc.
wear something briefly to check its fit, how it looks, etc.
Example 1→ “I’m not sure that the jacket
is large enough. May I try it on?”
is large enough. May I try it on?”
200. try out
(separable): use a machine briefly to determine how well it works.
(separable): use a machine briefly to determine how well it works.
Example 1→ “I really like the way this
car looks. May I try it out?”
car looks. May I try it out?”
201. try out
(for) (inseparable): try to win a place on a team or other organization.
(for) (inseparable): try to win a place on a team or other organization.
Example 1→ “I know you want to be on the
football team. Are you going to try out?”
football team. Are you going to try out?”
Example 2→ “If you like to sing, you
should try out for the choir.”
should try out for the choir.”
202. turn around
(1. usually no object): move so that you are facing the opposite direction.
(1. usually no object): move so that you are facing the opposite direction.
Example 1→ “Everyone turned around
and stared when I entered the meeting late.”
and stared when I entered the meeting late.”
203. turn around
(2. separable): move so that someone / something is facing the opposite
direction.
(2. separable): move so that someone / something is facing the opposite
direction.
Example 1→ “I don’t want this chair
facing the window. Will you help me turn it around?”
facing the window. Will you help me turn it around?”
204. turn around
(3. separable): make changes so that something that was unprofitable is
profitable.
(3. separable): make changes so that something that was unprofitable is
profitable.
Example 1→ “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.”
until it hired a new president. He turned it around in about six
months and now it’s doing quite well.”
205. turn down
(1. separable): decrease the volume.
(1. separable): decrease the volume.
Example 1→ “Your music is giving me a
headache! Please turn it down or use your headphones!”
headache! Please turn it down or use your headphones!”
206. turn down
(2. separable): refuse.
(2. separable): refuse.
Example 1→ “I thought I could borrow
some money from Joe, but when I asked, he turned me down.”
some money from Joe, but when I asked, he turned me down.”
207. turn in
(1. separable): give/deliver/submit to someone.
(1. separable): give/deliver/submit to someone.
Example 1→ “I’ve written my report, but
I haven’t turned it in.”
I haven’t turned it in.”
208. turn in
(2. no object): go to bed.
(2. no object): go to bed.
Example 1→ “I’m pretty tired. I guess
I’ll turn in.”
I’ll turn in.”
209. turn in
(3. separable): report or deliver wrongdoers to the authorities.
(3. separable): report or deliver wrongdoers to the authorities.
Example 1→ “Two days after the robbery,
the thieves turned themselves in.”
the thieves turned themselves in.”
210. turn off
(1. separable): stop by turning a handle or switch.
(1. separable): stop by turning a handle or switch.
Example 1→ “I’m cold. Do you mind if I turn
the air conditioner off?”
the air conditioner off?”
211. turn off
(2. separable): bore; repel (very informal).
(2. separable): bore; repel (very informal).
Example 1→ “That music turns me off.
Please play something else!”
Please play something else!”
212. turn on
(1. separable): start by turning a handle or switch.
(1. separable): start by turning a handle or switch.
Example 1→ “It’s cold in here. I’m going
to turn the heater on”
to turn the heater on”
213. turn on
(2. separable): interest very much; excite (very informal).
(2. separable): interest very much; excite (very informal).
Example 1→ “What kind of music turns
you on?”
you on?”
214. turn up
(1. separable): increase the volume.
(1. separable): increase the volume.
Example 1→ “I can barely hear the TV.
Can you turn it up a little?”
Can you turn it up a little?”
215. turn up
(2. no object): appear unexpectedly.
(2. no object): appear unexpectedly.
Example 1→ “We were all surprised when
Pam turned up at the party. We didn’t even know she was in town.”
Pam turned up at the party. We didn’t even know she was in town.”
216. wait on
(1. inseparable): serve (usually customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.)
(1. inseparable): serve (usually customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.)
Example 1→ “I want to make a complaint.
The person who just waited on me was very impolite.”
The person who just waited on me was very impolite.”
217. wait for
(inseparable): wait until someone/something arrives or is finished with
something else.
(inseparable): wait until someone/something arrives or is finished with
something else.
Example 1→ “When will Kenny be finished
with work? I’ve been waiting for him for almost an hour!”
with work? I’ve been waiting for him for almost an hour!”
Example 2→ “I’m tired of waiting for
the bus. I guess I’ll take a taxi instead.”
the bus. I guess I’ll take a taxi instead.”
218. wake up
(1. no object): stop sleeping.
(1. no object): stop sleeping.
Example 1→ “I usually wake up
around 5:00 AM each day.”
around 5:00 AM each day.”
219. wake up
(2. separable): rouse someone; cause someone to stop sleeping.
(2. separable): rouse someone; cause someone to stop sleeping.
Example 1→ “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?”
tomorrow and I’m afraid I won’t hear my alarm. Will you wake me up
at 6:00 AM?”
220. watch out
for (inseparable): be careful of; beware of.
for (inseparable): be careful of; beware of.
Example 1→ “There’s a school at the end
of this block. Watch out for children crossing the street.”
of this block. Watch out for children crossing the street.”
Example 2→ “If you take that road, watch
out for ice during the winter.”
out for ice during the winter.”
221. wear out
(1. separable): wear something / use something until it can no longer be worn /
be used.
(1. separable): wear something / use something until it can no longer be worn /
be used.
Example 1→ “I need a new pencil
sharpener. I wore this one out.”
sharpener. I wore this one out.”
Example 2→ “I suppose I should get some
new shoes. I’ve almost worn this pair out.”
new shoes. I’ve almost worn this pair out.”
222. wear out
(2. separable): cause to become exhausted; cause to become very tired.
(2. separable): cause to become exhausted; cause to become very tired.
Example 1→ “I had four different
meetings today. They wore me out.”
meetings today. They wore me out.”
223. work out
(1. no object): exercise (usually in a gym, etc.) to build muscles, body tone,
etc.
(1. no object): exercise (usually in a gym, etc.) to build muscles, body tone,
etc.
Example 1→ “Instead of eating lunch on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Sheila goes to the recreation center to work
out.”
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Sheila goes to the recreation center to work
out.”
224. work out
(2. separable): solve a problem / resolve a difficult situation (usually by
working together).
(2. separable): solve a problem / resolve a difficult situation (usually by
working together).
Example 1→ “I know we disagree on many
points, but I believe we can work things out.”
points, but I believe we can work things out.”
225. wrap up
(1. no object): wear enough clothes to keep warm.
(1. no object): wear enough clothes to keep warm.
Example 1→ “It’s really cold today. Be
sure you wrap up when you leave the house.”
sure you wrap up when you leave the house.”
226. wrap up
(2. separable): finish something; bring something to a conclusion.
(2. separable): finish something; bring something to a conclusion.
Example 1→ “We’ve been talking about the
problem for nearly three hours. I hope we’ll be able to wrap the
discussion up soon.”
problem for nearly three hours. I hope we’ll be able to wrap the
discussion up soon.”
227. write down
(separable): record something in writing.
(separable): record something in writing.
Example 1→ “Could you tell me your
e-mail address again? I want to write it down.”
e-mail address again? I want to write it down.”
228. write up
(separable): record; report in writing.
(separable): record; report in writing.
Example 1→ “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.”
on your business meetings. Be sure you write them up as soon as
possible after you return from your trip.”
229. zonk out
(no object): fall asleep quickly because of exhaustion.
(no object): fall asleep quickly because of exhaustion.
Example 1→ “I intended to go shopping
after work, but I was so tired that I zonked out as soon as I got home.”
after work, but I was so tired that I zonked out as soon as I got home.”
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