Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 8
Welcome to Set 8 (verbs 701–800 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 8
Veg out
Definition: To relax or do nothing.
Example: “I’m just vegging out tonight.”
Venture out
Definition: To go somewhere cautiously.
Example: “We ventured out in the rain.”
Wade in
Definition: To engage or intervene boldly.
Example: “She waded in to the debate.”
Wade through
Definition: To work through something difficult.
Example: “Wade through the paperwork.”
Wait on
Definition: To serve or depend on.
Example: “She waited on the guests.”
Wait up
Definition: To stay awake or pause for someone.
Example: “Wait up, I’m coming!”
Wake up
Definition: To stop sleeping or become alert.
Example: “Wake up, it’s morning!”
Walk away
Definition: To leave or abandon something.
Example: “She walked away from the deal.”
Walk off
Definition: To leave or relieve through walking.
Example: “Walk off the stress.”
Walk through
Definition: To guide or rehearse something.
Example: “Walk me through the process.”
Warm up
Definition: To prepare or become friendlier.
Example: “Warm up before exercising.”
Wash down
Definition: To consume with a drink or clean.
Example: “Wash down the meal with water.”
Wash out
Definition: To fail or remove dirt.
Example: “The event was washed out by rain.”
Wash up
Definition: To clean dishes or oneself.
Example: “Wash up before dinner.”
Watch out
Definition: To be careful or alert.
Example: “Watch out for the traffic!”
Water down
Definition: To dilute or weaken.
Example: “They watered down the rules.”
Wave off
Definition: To dismiss or signal to leave.
Example: “She waved off the suggestion.”
Wear down
Definition: To exhaust or erode gradually.
Example: “The constant pressure wore her down.”
Wear off
Definition: To fade or lose effect.
Example: “The painkiller wore off quickly.”
Wear out
Definition: To exhaust or deteriorate.
Example: “My shoes are worn out.”
Weed out
Definition: To remove or eliminate.
Example: “Weed out the weak candidates.”
Weigh down
Definition: To burden or depress.
Example: “The news weighed her down.”
Weigh in
Definition: To offer an opinion or be weighed.
Example: “I’ll weigh in on the issue.”
Well up
Definition: To fill with emotion or liquid.
Example: “Tears welled up in her eyes.”
Whip up
Definition: To prepare or create quickly.
Example: “Whip up a quick meal.”
Wiggle out
Definition: To avoid or escape.
Example: “He wiggled out of the commitment.”
Win over
Definition: To persuade or gain support.
Example: “She won over the audience.”
Wind down
Definition: To relax or reduce activity.
Example: “Wind down after work.”
Wind up
Definition: To end or excite.
Example: “We wound up at the beach.”
Wipe off
Definition: To clean or remove.
Example: “Wipe off the counter.”
Wipe out
Definition: To destroy or exhaust.
Example: “The wave wiped out the sandcastle.”
Work off
Definition: To eliminate through effort.
Example: “Work off the extra calories.”
Work out
Definition: To exercise or resolve.
Example: “It all worked out in the end.”
Work through
Definition: To process or resolve.
Example: “Work through the problem.”
Wrap up
Definition: To complete or cover.
Example: “Wrap up the meeting.”
Write down
Definition: To record or note.
Example: “Write down the instructions.”
Write off
Definition: To dismiss or cancel.
Example: “They wrote off the debt.”
Write up
Definition: To document or report.
Example: “Write up the meeting notes.”
Zap out
Definition: To become exhausted or disengaged.
Example: “I zapped out after the long day.”
Zero in
Definition: To focus or target precisely.
Example: “Zero in on the main issue.”
Zip up
Definition: To fasten or close quickly.
Example: “Zip up your jacket.”
Zone out
Definition: To lose focus or attention.
Example: “I zoned out during the talk.”
Zoom in
Definition: To focus closely or enlarge.
Example: “Zoom in on the details.”
Zoom out
Definition: To broaden perspective or reduce size.
Example: “Zoom out to see the big picture.”
Act up
Definition: To misbehave or malfunction.
Example: “The kids are acting up today.”
Ask around
Definition: To inquire or seek information.
Example: “I’ll ask around about the event.”
Back off
Definition: To retreat or stop pressuring.
Example: “Back off, you’re too close!”
Bail out
Definition: To rescue or abandon.
Example: “They bailed out the sinking boat.”
Bang up
Definition: To damage or injure.
Example: “He banged up his car.”
Barge in
Definition: To enter abruptly or interrupt.
Example: “She barged in during the meeting.”
Beat up
Definition: To physically attack or exhaust.
Example: “He was beaten up in the fight.”
Beef up
Definition: To strengthen or improve.
Example: “They beefed up security.”
Belt out
Definition: To sing or shout loudly.
Example: “She belted out the song.”
Block off
Definition: To close or obstruct.
Example: “They blocked off the road.”
Blow away
Definition: To impress or defeat overwhelmingly.
Example: “Her performance blew me away.”
Blow up
Definition: To explode or become angry.
Example: “He blew up over the mistake.”
Board up
Definition: To cover or seal with boards.
Example: “They boarded up the windows.”
Bog down
Definition: To slow or become stuck.
Example: “The project got bogged down.”
Boil down
Definition: To simplify or reduce to essentials.
Example: “It boils down to trust.”
Book up
Definition: To reserve or fill completely.
Example: “The hotel is booked up.”
Bounce back
Definition: To recover quickly.
Example: “She bounced back after the setback.”
Branch out
Definition: To expand or diversify.
Example: “They branched out into new markets.”
Break away
Definition: To escape or separate.
Example: “He broke away from the group.”
Break off
Definition: To end or detach.
Example: “They broke off negotiations.”
Bring about
Definition: To cause or accomplish.
Example: “The policy brought about change.”
Bring back
Definition: To restore or recall.
Example: “Bring back those memories!”
Bring out
Definition: To reveal or release.
Example: “They brought out a new product.”
Brush off
Definition: To dismiss or ignore.
Example: “She brushed off the criticism.”
Brush up
Definition: To refresh or improve skills.
Example: “Brush up on your Spanish.”
Buck up
Definition: To cheer up or improve effort.
Example: “Buck up, things will get better!”
Bump into
Definition: To meet unexpectedly.
Example: “I bumped into her at the store.”
Burn out
Definition: To exhaust physically or emotionally.
Example: “She burned out from overwork.”
Burst out
Definition: To suddenly express or react.
Example: “She burst out laughing.”
Butt in
Definition: To interrupt or interfere.
Example: “Don’t butt in on their talk.”
Buy into
Definition: To accept or invest in.
Example: “I don’t buy into that idea.”
Buy out
Definition: To purchase completely.
Example: “They bought out the company.”
Call off
Definition: To cancel or abandon.
Example: “They called off the event.”
Calm down
Definition: To become less agitated.
Example: “Calm down, it’s okay.”
Carry on
Definition: To continue or behave excitedly.
Example: “Carry on with your work.”
Carry out
Definition: To execute or complete.
Example: “Carry out the plan.”
Catch up
Definition: To reach or update.
Example: “Let’s catch up over coffee.”
Check in
Definition: To register or report.
Example: “Check in at the hotel.”
Check out
Definition: To leave or investigate.
Example: “Check out that new store.”
Cheer up
Definition: To become happier or encourage.
Example: “Cheer up, it’s not that bad!”
Chip in
Definition: To contribute or interrupt.
Example: “Everyone chipped in for the gift.”
Chop down
Definition: To cut down (e.g., a tree).
Example: “They chopped down the old tree.”
Clam up
Definition: To become silent or reserved.
Example: “She clammed up during the talk.”
Clean out
Definition: To empty or deplete.
Example: “They cleaned out the fridge.”
Clean up
Definition: To tidy or improve.
Example: “Clean up the mess.”
Clear up
Definition: To resolve or tidy.
Example: “Clear up the misunderstanding.”
Close off
Definition: To block or restrict access.
Example: “They closed off the area.”
Come about
Definition: To happen or occur.
Example: “How did this come about?”
Come along
Definition: To progress or accompany.
Example: “The project is coming along.”
Come back
Definition: To return or regain popularity.
Example: “She came back after lunch.”
Come by
Definition: To obtain or visit.
Example: “I came by some rare coins.”
Come down
Definition: To decrease or descend.
Example: “Prices are coming down.”
Come off
Definition: To succeed or detach.
Example: “The plan came off perfectly.”
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