Phrasal verbs |
| blow up |
explode |
Luckily, the bomb didn't blow up. |
| build up |
increase |
These exercises are good for building
up leg strength. |
| clear up |
tidy |
I’ll clear up if you want to go to bed. |
| go out |
stop burning |
The fire must have gone out during the
night. |
| keep out |
prevent from entering |
Cars should be kept out of the city
centre. |
| put down |
stop holding |
Emma put her bag down and went
upstairs. |
| put out |
make something stop burning |
It took three firefighters to put the
fire out. |
| put up |
put something on a wall (eg, a picture) |
The teachers will put a notice up
about the new courses. |
