Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 6
Welcome to Set 6 (verbs 501–600 of 1000)! Practice 50 phrasal verbs with this quiz for EFL students. Select the correct verb, review feedback, and track progress. View all 100 verbs below.
Quiz: Phrasal Verbs Set 6
Back down
Definition: To withdraw or concede in an argument.
Example: “He backed down after the debate.”
Bank on
Definition: To rely or depend on something.
Example: “I’m banking on you to finish this.”
Bear out
Definition: To confirm or support something.
Example: “The evidence bears out her claim.”
Blast off
Definition: To launch (like a rocket) or start energetically.
Example: “The rocket blasted off at dawn.”
Bolt down
Definition: To eat quickly or secure something.
Example: “She bolted down her breakfast.”
Branch off
Definition: To diverge or separate from a main path.
Example: “The road branches off to the village.”
Break up
Definition: To end a relationship or disperse.
Example: “They broke up after a year.”
Bring down
Definition: To reduce or cause to fall.
Example: “The news brought her down.”
Brush aside
Definition: To dismiss or ignore something.
Example: “He brushed aside the concerns.”
Buckle up
Definition: To fasten a seatbelt or prepare for action.
Example: “Buckle up, it’s a bumpy ride!”
Build up
Definition: To increase or strengthen gradually.
Example: “She built up her confidence.”
Burn down
Definition: To destroy by fire.
Example: “The house burned down overnight.”
Call back
Definition: To return a phone call or recall someone.
Example: “I’ll call you back later.”
Calm down
Definition: To become calm or composed.
Example: “She calmed down after meditating.”
Cast off
Definition: To discard or start a journey (e.g., a boat).
Example: “The ship cast off at sunrise.”
Catch on
Definition: To understand or become popular.
Example: “The trend caught on quickly.”
Check off
Definition: To mark as completed on a list.
Example: “She checked off the tasks.”
Chew out
Definition: To scold or reprimand someone.
Example: “The boss chewed him out for being late.”
Choke up
Definition: To become emotional or block something.
Example: “She choked up during the speech.”
Chop up
Definition: To cut into small pieces.
Example: “He chopped up the onions.”
Clear out
Definition: To remove or leave a place.
Example: “They cleared out the storage room.”
Close down
Definition: To shut or cease operations.
Example: “The shop closed down last month.”
Come across
Definition: To find unexpectedly or seem a certain way.
Example: “I came across an old photo.”
Come up with
Definition: To suggest or produce an idea.
Example: “She came up with a great plan.”
Cool off
Definition: To calm down or reduce temperature.
Example: “He cooled off after the argument.”
Cut down
Definition: To reduce or fell (e.g., a tree).
Example: “She cut down on coffee.”
Dig in
Definition: To start eating or work energetically.
Example: “Let’s dig in to the meal!”
Dish up
Definition: To serve food or provide something.
Example: “She dished up a delicious dinner.”
Do up
Definition: To fasten or renovate something.
Example: “They did up the old cottage.”
Draw up
Definition: To prepare or draft something.
Example: “He drew up a contract.”
Drop off
Definition: To deliver or fall asleep.
Example: “I’ll drop off the package.”
Eat out
Definition: To dine at a restaurant.
Example: “We ate out last night.”
Fade out
Definition: To gradually disappear or reduce.
Example: “The music faded out slowly.”
Fall apart
Definition: To break or emotionally collapse.
Example: “The plan fell apart quickly.”
Fend off
Definition: To defend or repel something.
Example: “She fended off the attacker.”
File away
Definition: To store or keep information for future use.
Example: “He filed away the documents.”
Fill up
Definition: To make or become full.
Example: “Fill up the tank before leaving.”
Fit out
Definition: To equip or furnish something.
Example: “They fitted out the new office.”
Flake out
Definition: To fail to fulfill a commitment or fall asleep.
Example: “She flaked out on the plans.”
Follow through
Definition: To complete or pursue an action.
Example: “He followed through on his promise.”
Get down
Definition: To descend or feel depressed.
Example: “The news got her down.”
Give away
Definition: To donate or reveal something.
Example: “She gave away her old clothes.”
Go off
Definition: To explode, sound, or spoil.
Example: “The alarm went off at 6 a.m.”
Hand over
Definition: To give or transfer something.
Example: “He handed over the keys.”
Hang up
Definition: To end a call or suspend something.
Example: “She hung up the phone.”
Hold back
Definition: To restrain or withhold something.
Example: “He held back his tears.”
Hunt down
Definition: To search for and find something.
Example: “She hunted down the book.”
Jot down
Definition: To quickly write or note something.
Example: “I jotted down the address.”
Keep away
Definition: To avoid or prevent access.
Example: “Keep away from the edge.”
Kick out
Definition: To expel or remove someone.
Example: “They kicked him out of the club.”
Kiss off
Definition: To dismiss or reject someone casually.
Example: “She kissed off his apology.”
Knock back
Definition: To drink quickly or reject something.
Example: “He knocked back a soda.”
Level off
Definition: To become stable or stop increasing.
Example: “Prices leveled off this month.”
Lie around
Definition: To be idle or unused.
Example: “Books were lying around the room.”
Lighten up
Definition: To become less serious or tense.
Example: “Lighten up, it’s just a joke!”
Line up
Definition: To arrange or prepare something.
Example: “They lined up a guest speaker.”
Lock up
Definition: To secure or imprison something.
Example: “Lock up the house before leaving.”
Look up
Definition: To search for or improve.
Example: “Things are looking up for her.”
March out
Definition: To leave in an organized manner.
Example: “The team marched out after practice.”
Measure up
Definition: To meet expectations or standards.
Example: “He didn’t measure up to the role.”
Melt down
Definition: To fail or lose control emotionally.
Example: “She melted down during the stress.”
Mess around
Definition: To waste time or behave playfully.
Example: “Stop messing around and work.”
Mix in
Definition: To blend or socialize.
Example: “Mix in the spices slowly.”
Move along
Definition: To progress or urge to leave.
Example: “The officer told us to move along.”
Mull over
Definition: To think about carefully.
Example: “I’ll mull over the decision.”
Narrow down
Definition: To reduce or limit options.
Example: “We narrowed down the list.”
Open up
Definition: To share feelings or make accessible.
Example: “She opened up about her fears.”
Pack up
Definition: To prepare to leave or store something.
Example: “We packed up after the picnic.”
Pair up
Definition: To form a partnership or couple.
Example: “They paired up for the project.”
Patch up
Definition: To repair or reconcile.
Example: “They patched up their friendship.”
Pay back
Definition: To repay or retaliate.
Example: “I’ll pay you back tomorrow.”
Peel off
Definition: To remove or diverge.
Example: “She peeled off the label.”
Pick out
Definition: To choose or identify.
Example: “I picked out a new shirt.”
Pile on
Definition: To add excessively or criticize heavily.
Example: “Don’t pile on more work.”
Pitch in
Definition: To contribute or help.
Example: “Everyone pitched in to clean.”
Play out
Definition: To unfold or perform until the end.
Example: “Let’s see how this plays out.”
Polish off
Definition: To finish or consume quickly.
Example: “He polished off the pizza.”
Pop off
Definition: To speak boldly or leave quickly.
Example: “She popped off during the debate.”
Pour out
Definition: To express freely or empty a container.
Example: “She poured out her feelings.”
Print out
Definition: To produce a physical copy of a document.
Example: “I printed out the tickets.”
Pull apart
Definition: To separate or criticize harshly.
Example: “They pulled apart the argument.”
Pull up
Definition: To stop or improve performance.
Example: “The car pulled up at the light.”
Push back
Definition: To resist or delay something.
Example: “They pushed back the deadline.”
Put away
Definition: To store or consume.
Example: “Put away the dishes.”
Put off
Definition: To delay or discourage.
Example: “Don’t put off your homework.”
Queue up
Definition: To line up or prepare something.
Example: “Queue up the next video.”
Rake in
Definition: To earn or collect a lot.
Example: “She’s raking in profits.”
Ramp up
Definition: To increase or intensify.
Example: “They ramped up production.”
Rat out
Definition: To inform on or betray someone.
Example: “He ratted out his partner.”
Reach out
Definition: To make contact or offer help.
Example: “I’ll reach out to her tomorrow.”
Read out
Definition: To read something aloud.
Example: “She read out the instructions.”
Ride out
Definition: To endure or survive a difficult situation.
Example: “We rode out the storm.”
Rip up
Definition: To tear into pieces.
Example: “He ripped up the contract.”
Roll up
Definition: To arrive or fold something.
Example: “They rolled up to the party.”
Root out
Definition: To find and eliminate something.
Example: “They rooted out the problem.”
Round up
Definition: To gather or increase to a whole number.
Example: “Round up the total cost.”
Rub off
Definition: To transfer or influence through contact.
Example: “Her enthusiasm rubs off on others.”
Run away
Definition: To flee or escape.
Example: “The dog ran away from home.”
Run out
Definition: To use up or expire.
Example: “We ran out of milk.”
Rush out
Definition: To leave quickly or release hurriedly.
Example: “She rushed out to catch the bus.”
Saddle up
Definition: To prepare to ride or take action.
Example: “Saddle up, we’re leaving!”
Save up
Definition: To accumulate or reserve money.
Example: “She saved up for a car.”
Scale back
Definition: To reduce in size or extent.
Example: “They scaled back the project.”
Scout out
Definition: To explore or investigate.
Example: “He scouted out the location.”
Scrape by
Definition: To manage with minimal resources.
Example: “They scraped by on a tight budget.”
Scrub off
Definition: To remove by cleaning.
Example: “She scrubbed off the stain.”
Seal off
Definition: To close or isolate an area.
Example: “They sealed off the crime scene.”
Seek out
Definition: To actively look for something.
Example: “She sought out expert advice.”
Sell off
Definition: To dispose of by selling.
Example: “They sold off old inventory.”
Send off
Definition: To dispatch or expel.
Example: “I sent off the application.”
Set back
Definition: To delay or cost money.
Example: “The mistake set us back.”
Shake down
Definition: To extort or test thoroughly.
Example: “They shook down the new system.”
Shed off
Definition: To remove or discard.
Example: “She shed off her old habits.”
Shell out
Definition: To pay a significant amount.
Example: “I shelled out for the repairs.”
Shoot down
Definition: To reject or destroy.
Example: “They shot down the proposal.”
Shop around
Definition: To compare prices or options.
Example: “We shopped around for a car.”
Shout out
Definition: To publicly acknowledge or call out.
Example: “I’ll shout out to my team.”
Shove off
Definition: To leave or tell someone to go away.
Example: “He told them to shove off.”
Show off
Definition: To display proudly or impressively.
Example: “She showed off her new car.”
Shut down
Definition: To close or stop operations.
Example: “The factory shut down.”
Sign off
Definition: To approve or end communication.
Example: “He signed off on the report.”
Sign up
Definition: To register or commit to something.
Example: “I signed up for the class.”
Sing out
Definition: To call or sing loudly.
Example: “She sang out the lyrics.”
Sink in
Definition: To be fully understood or absorbed.
Example: “The news hasn’t sunk in yet.”
Sit down
Definition: To take a seat or discuss calmly.
Example: “Let’s sit down and talk.”
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