Image: Mohamed Hassan, pxhere 1) To start to fly (for an aircraft) Example: “The plane took off at 10 am.” 2) To become successful or popular very quickly Example: “His new business really took off after the launch.”
Category Archives: Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verb: to kick (something) off
Image by Simona Robová from Pixabay Meaning: To start or begin something (usually an event or activity) Example: “The meeting will kick off at 10 AM.”
Phrasal verb: To put (something) off
Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay Meaning: To postpone or delay something to a later time or date. Example: “I need to put off our meeting until next week because I have a conflicting appointment.”
Phrasal Verb: To call (something) off
Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay Meaning: to cancel Example: They called off the tennis match because of the bad weather.
Phrasal Verbs: related to school
1) Catch up – reach the same level of progress as others, especially after falling behind. “After missing a week of classes, she had to work hard to catch up with her classmates.” 2) Drop out – to leave school or college before completing a course of study. “He dropped out of university to pursueContinueContinue reading “Phrasal Verbs: related to school”
Phrasal Verbs: related to sport
1) Warm up: To prepare one’s body for exercise or physical activity by doing gentle exercises or stretches. “Before the game, the players need to warm up to prevent injuries.” 2) Work out: To exercise or train in order to improve fitness or performance. “He works out at the gym three times a week toContinueContinue reading “Phrasal Verbs: related to sport”
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