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1. PHRASAL VERB EXERCISES- TUTORIAL #1 Phrasal Verbs Beginning With A Phrasal Verbs Beginning With B Phrasal Verbs Beginning With C Phrasal Verbs Beginning With D
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2. PHRASAL VERB EXERCISES- TUTORIAL #2 Phrasal Verbs Beginning With E Phrasal Verbs Beginning With F Phrasal Verbs Beginning With G Phrasal Verbs Beginning With H
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3. PHRASAL VERB EXERCISES- TUTORIAL #3 Phrasal Verbs Beginning With I-J Phrasal Verbs Beginning With K Phrasal Verbs Beginning With L Phrasal Verbs Beginning With M Phrasal Verbs Beginning With N-O Phrasal Verbs Beginning With P
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4. PHRASAL VERB EXERCISES- TUTORIAL #4 Phrasal Verbs Beginning With R Phrasal Verbs Beginning With S Phrasal Verbs Beginning With T Phrasal Verbs Beginning With U-Z
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6. ANSWERS
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Before you begin…
Dear Non-Fluent English Language Speaker,
Phrasal verbs, just like all other verbs, need to
Phrasal Verbs are combinations of verbs with other words such as adverbs and
be conjugated into different verb tenses (past,
prepositions that come together to create a unique meaning. In English, phrasal
present, future, present continuous…).
verbs are difficult to learn because they often take on meanings completely different from the individual words. Additionally, many phrasal verbs may even have more than one meaning.
Therefore, to complete the following exercises, you will need to conjugate the
This alphabetical list of phrasal verbs lists some of the more common phrasal verbs you will encounter in a professional business context.
phrasal verbs into different tenses. To write this particular ‘General English Verb Tense Tutorial,’ we:
Made a list of the 1,400 commonly used words in the English language
Combined them with 180 commonly used phrasal verbs
tenses in English, refer to the CadrEnglish
Fit them into common everyday business situations you may find yourself in
Verb Tense Tutorial available at:
Created 180+ sentences you may hear or say in a daily working environment
If you are not familiar with the different verb
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Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘A’
1.
The company lawyer said it’s imperative that we abide by the client’s contract.
To abide by
to follow or obey a decision, policy or law
2.
Please abstain from using the printer on the 3rd floor while ours is being repaired.
To abstain from
to not do; to not permit yourself to do
3.
20,000€ is missing from our company bank account, I need you to account ---for the missing funds.
To accede to
to accept or allow, to give permission
4.
After all our hard work, I can’t believe the client acc--used us o-f not understanding their consumer!
To account for
to explain or to answer; to be responsible for something
5.
I’ve completed the PowerPoint presentation. All you have to do is ad--------d in the updated statistics.
To accuse of
to claim someone did or did not do something
6.
Welcome to our company! Take the next few days to get acquainted wit-----h your new colleagues.
To acquaint with
to meet and become familiar with
To act as
to replace temporarily
7.
While the boss is away on business, Marco will be act-----------ing as the department head.
To act on
to do; to follow or obey a decision, belief or opinion
8.
Don’t be too worried. The client was acting---------- out of frustration when he threatened to leave.
To act out
to show emotion in your performance or behavior
9.
The CEO’s job is to define company direction, and the employee’s job is to act---------------------on it.
To add in
to include into a document, presentation, calculation…
10.
Negotiations were tense, but after four hours they finally ace----ded to our request for yearly bonuses.
To add on
to attach onto a document, presentation, calculation…
11.
I have looked at the Excel Spreadsheet three times, and the numbers you gave me aren’t addin--g up!
To add up
to find the sum of a calculation; to be understood
12.
I like the client contract you wrote, but I added-------- on two additional clauses on page three.
To add up to
to equal; to find the correct sum of a calculation
13.
Overall, we agre---------e on the merger. We just have to find a way to make all parties happy.
To adhere to
to obey a decision, policy or law; to abide by
14.
The economy is in recession because many lenders didn’t adh---------ere to the legal requirements.
To abide by
to follow or obey a decision, policy or law
15.
If you don’t agree w-------ith my decision, you talk to me. You don’t complain to your colleagues.
To account for
to explain or to answer; to be held responsible for
16.
For next month the company is aimi--------ng at a 3-4% increase from last year’s sales figures.
To advise against
to strongly give your opinion not to do something
17.
When you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation, your safest action is to abid---e by company policy.
To agree on
to be in agreement; to have the same belief or opinion
18.
Internships are important because education alone doesn’t add up to much without work experience.
To agree with
to be in agreement; to have the same belief or opinion
19.
You can do what you want, but I would advise aga--inst calling the client without the boss’ approval.
To aim at
to do something with the intention of accomplishing a goal
20.
20,000€ is missing from our company bank account, and I cannot accou---nt for where it went.
To allow for
to remember when calculating or preparing something
21.
Please excuse me if I leave the meeting early, I have a lot to ate--------nd to before the end of the day.
To allude to
to refer to something covertly without mentioning it overtly
22.
I just found out that the office manager’s position is open; I think I am going to app---------ly for it.
To answer back
to respond to a telephone call, email, question…
23.
I understand your concern, but I don’t understand how it app-----------lies to this situation.
To answer for
to respond and be responsible for something
24.
The CFO has been asking a-------bout our Research and Development dept. What should I tell him?
To apply for
to give information to obtain a job, insurance, work visa…
25.
When you calculate the project expenditures, make sure you allow--------- for unexpected expenses.
26.
If James really did sabotage our bid for the new client, I will make sure he an----------swers for it!
27.
I have sent David three emails so far this week, but he hasn’t answ----------ered back.
28.
The client has called three times this week. They keep a--sking for an update on the order they made.
29.
I’ve never heard of this new competitor, but I will ask a---round and see what I can learn about them.
30.
In his speech, the president allude-----d to a failed business venture. Do you know anything about it?
To apply to To ask about
to seek information about something
To ask around
to contact several different people in order to find information
To ask for
to request a specific person or for specific information
To attend to
to manage; to fix; to resolve; to work on; to finish
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Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘B’
31.
You might be right, but it is the boss’s decision, so I suggest you back d-----------own.
To back away
to retreat; to move backwards; to move away from
32.
It’s not too late to back ou------------t of the contract if you don’t feel comfortable signing it.
To back down
to retreat; to admit defeat; to let your opinion lose
33.
I think we are getting lost in the project details. We need to bac----k up and look at it from a distance.
To back off
to retreat; to move backwards; to move away from
34.
I was in a car accident last night. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but my car is pretty ban--------ged up.
To back out of
to retreat from an agreement or promise
35.
The vendor is asking 10,000€ more than I expected, see if you can bar-------gain down their price.
To back up
to retreat; to take a step back to see the bigger picture
36.
When the client falsely accused us of violating copyright law, they got more than they b-argained for.
To bang down
to aggressively seek information; to hit violently
To bang up
to hit and deform; to deface; to negatively change
37.
You are being too aggressive with the sale. You should back------- off a little and let the client breath.
To bargain down
to persuade or negotiate a lower price of something
38.
I am absolutely sure we will win this frivolous copyright lawsuit. You can ban----------k on it!
To bank on
to depend on; to rely on, to trust and accept as accurate
39.
This client is risk-averse. They will back a---way from the negotiation table if you are too aggressive.
To bargain for
to anticipate something (typically negative) in the future
40.
Jim, I need you to finish that report ASAP; the accountants are bangin----------g down my door!
To barge in
to enter a room or office without notice; to rudely interrupt
41.
We were in a private meeting when the secretary barg----------ed in. It was very unprofessional!
To barge into
to enter a room, office or personal space without giving notice
42.
Why did you barge in-----------to the meeting room the way you did? It was very unprofessional!
To be after
to desire; to want; to look for; to seek
43.
I’m starting to hate my job. It’s very hard bein-----------g away from my wife and kids so often.
To be along
to follow; to come; to arrive
44.
I am fed up w---ith the client’s negotiator. She refuses to listen and doesn’t care about our concerns.
To be away
to not be present; to be somewhere else
45.
I have a few more emails to send, and then I am -----------off to the airport to pick up my wife.
To be cut out for
to be appropriate; to meet the desired qualities
46.
The vendor is dow---------n for cutting the price by 2% if you will increase your order by 2,000 units.
To be down for
to be okay with, to be interested; to be willing to do something
47.
The catering company wants to confirm that we are---------- on for the Christmas party next Friday.
To be fed up with
to hate; to not like; to be bored; to not want to do anymore
48.
I really enjoy working with numbers, but I’m not sure that I am cut ------------out for accounting.
To be off
to leave; to go away; to depart
49.
The vendor is aft---------er bottom dollar, and he doesn’t care about anything else you can offer him.
To be on for
to still have a future plan; to confirm a future agreement
50.
Go to lunch without me, I will be alo-----------ng after I finish this conference call.
To be out of
to not have any more; to have no more of something in stock
51.
I found a laptop and hard drive in the lobby yesterday, and I don’t know who they belong t---------o.
To be out to
to attempt do something to obtain a specific objective
52.
If your department is ou-----t of printer paper, leave me an invoice and I’ll purchase more tomorrow.
To be up for
to be willing and interested in doing something
53.
The transportation strikes have made it difficult for us to deliver our orders, please bear -----with us.
To be up to
to be willing and interested in doing something
54.
In the last two months four local businesses have been robbed. That is why we’ve bee-fed up security.
To bear with
to be patient; to wait patiently; to tolerate
55.
Peter is sick and cannot go to New York City this weekend. Would you be ----up to going in his place?
To bear out
to reflect; to happen; to show the results of; to become
56.
David is up f-or replacing Peter on the business trip to New York, but only if his wife can go with him.
To beef up
to increase; to reinforce
To belong to
to be the property of; to be owned by someone
57.
Next year’s sales projections seem pretty reasonable; let’s hope the figures be------------ar out.
To belong with
to be correctly located in a particular position or place
58.
This must be a really important client; my boss is making us bend over b--------ackwards for them!
59.
We’ve increased R&D spending by 20%. I think the company is o---ut to design a brand new product.
60.
These contracts aren’t filed correctly; they belong wit--------------h the records from 2010.
To bend over backwards to invest a lot of time and energy to help somebody
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61.
We have a big problem with the bid. I need you to block -off tomorrow morning so we can work on it.
To black out
to lose consciousness due to a violent blow to the head
62.
I honestly don’t remember what happened. I remember I was hit by a car. I must have blac--ked out.
To blank out
to lose your thought or forget something you know
63.
I’m going to be late. There is a bus strike and the traffic on the highway is completely bl----ocked up!
To blend in
to look similar to your environment or surroundings
64.
David’s presentation was so thorough and researched that the boss was completely blo-----wn away.
To block off
to reserve; to not make available or free; to impede
65.
The report outlines three different problems, but I think they all boil down to a lack of accountability.
To block out
to stop or prevent something from happening
66.
Don’t blow off any more meetings, Mike. The team is fed up with your lack of concern for this project.
To block up
to reserve; to prevent movement or progress
To blow away
to win; to impress; to shock; to make extremely happy
67.
Yes, we are angry about all the bad press, but we have fixed the problems and it will soon bl--ow over.
To blow off
to avoid; to ignore; to not do something you should do
68.
I know you’ve never been to the Middle East before, but while you’re with the clients try to ble--nd in.
To blow over
to disappear; to go away; to be forgotten
69.
I don’t know what went wrong! Dan was answering the CEO’s question when he just bla----nked out!
To boil down
to summarize; to simplify; to condense an idea
70.
The CEO’s actions were designed to bloc-------k out the competition from stealing our market share.
To book into
to make a reservation at a hotel
71.
I can’t believe Jim botch-----------ed up a 200,000€ order! He’s going to have a busy week fixing it.
To boot up
to start; to turn on (usually a computer)
72.
Mark will book------------ into the hotel at 5:00PM and head straight to the shareholder’s meeting.
To boss around
to use extreme power to control colleagues or subordinates
73.
Several thieves tried to break i--nto our office last night. Fortunately the security guard heard them.
To botch up
to make a mistake or error; to do something wrong
74.
David likes to boss aro---und the interns. I don’t think he realizes that they are plotting his demise.
To bottle up
to keep inside; to hold and not release a strong emotion
75.
It’s normal to be stressed out. But bot---------tling up your frustration is not good for your health!
To bottom out
to reach a low position and then begin to improve
76.
Our sales dropped slightly last quarter, but the Christmas season is coming and we’ll boun--ce back.
To bounce back
to recover from a bad position or place
77.
Can you boo-------------t up your computer? I think there is a mistake on the company website.
To branch out
to diversify; to move into different business industries
78.
Our strategic merger with Condex will allow us to bra----nch out into the lucrative whiskey industry.
To break down
to summarize; to simplify; to condense an idea; to boil down
79.
The negotiations broke do---wn because neither side would budge when it came to the yearly bonus.
To break into
to enter a location without permission to commit theft
80.
I think the stock price has botto------------med out. I don’t expect it to drop any lower today.
To break off
to end; to stop; to interrupt; to finish
81.
Did you hear about Mark? He was going to get married next week until she broke off the engagement.
To break up
to permanently end a relationship
82.
For our meeting on Tuesday, I am going to bring alo---------ng my intern to take notes. Is that okay?
To breeze through
to complete something with ease and without difficulty
83.
Mark, when you get a chance can you bring b--------------ack the USB key I lent you yesterday?
To bring along
to carry with; to come with; to arrive with something
84.
I hate to bring----- up the broken coffee machine again, but I can’t work productively without coffee!
To bring back
to return something that was taken or borrowed
85.
We were very patient with the client’s repayment. But after eight months we had to bri-ng in a lawyer.
To bring down
to decrease or lower in worth, value or state
86.
I’ve left you six messages. Stop brushin--------g off my requests and send me the report immediately!
To bring up
to raise; to bring to the center of attention; to mention
To bring in
to introduce; to enter a location with
87.
Our Spanish boss will be in the office next month. I need to brush u-----p on my Spanish before then.
To brush off
to avoid; to ignore; to not do something you should do
88.
By learning a few computer shortcuts, I am now able to breeze ---------through my morning emails.
To brush up on
to revise; to improve; to study something you know but forgot
89.
At the football stadium earlier, several fans became so violent the police had to brea----k up the fight!
90.
Go home early today, Jim. Your constant complaining is bringing do------------wn the whole office.
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91.
We can’t wait any longer. If the boss doesn’t call b---ack in the next ten minutes, send the report as is.
To call around
to call or contact seveal places to learn information
92.
You have to calm d-----own, Peter! Getting angry isn’t going to make the problem any easier to solve.
To call back
to return a telephone call that was made to you
93.
Do you have all the information and software needed to carry ---------out your job responsibilities?
To call in
to call the office (usually to tell them you cannot come in)
94.
Can you call --------up the IT department and schedule a meeting this week to update my computer?
To call off
to cancel or postpone a meeting, negotiations, a visit…
95.
The boss called -----------in sick this morning. He won’t be in the office for the rest of the week.
To call up
to call someone on the telephone
96.
Due to the heavy snow the trains aren’t running. It looks like we’re going to have to call ---off our trip.
To calm down
to control your emotion and be less angry or frustrated
To care for
to like; to want; to take care of
97.
Can you call arou----nd to the different stationary stores and see if they have an in-house technician?
To carry forward
to continue into the next calendar year (from 2003 into 2004)
98.
I know the new email client is faster and more secure, but I don’t car--e for its user design very much.
To carry on
to continue doing something
99.
Do the unbilled contract hours carry for---ward into next year, or do I write them off on January 1st?
To carry out
to execute; to obtain an objective or goal
100.
I don’t know what you’re doing, but clients love you. Carry-- on doing whatever it is that you’re doing.
To carry over
to continue into the next calendar year (from 2003 into 2004)
101.
You’re new to the office, but don’t worry. You’ll carve ---------------out your own niche soon enough.
To carry though
to successfully accomplish something you want or plan to do
102.
Every day I buy a lottery ticket on my way to work. I have about 30€ of winnings to c------ash------ in.
To carve out
to create a special place or position that only you are good at
103.
You aren’t 20 years old anymore! You have to stop staying up so late; it’s going to catch up- with you.
To cash in
to convert something of monetary value into actual money
104.
The Human Resources Department owes you a huge favour! When are you going to cash---- in on it?
To cash in on
to benefit from or take advantage of something
105.
I’d like to go to dinner with you guys, but I have a lot of work to catch up -------------on.
To cash out
to convert something of monetary value into actual money
106.
This client is will probably begin the negotiations aggressively. Hold your ground and don’t cave in--.
To catch on
to understand something; to become popular with people
107.
In our meetings Jim always proposes interesting projects, but he rarely carries throu-gh with them.
To catch up on
to finish a project that should have been done before now
108.
The new company policy is to reduce wasted paper, but it’s going to take a while to cat----------ch on.
To catch up with
to have a bad action you did in the past return to haunt you
109.
Do the unbilled contract hours carry --------over to next year, or do I write them off on January 1st?
To cave in
to stop resisting or saying no to something somebody wants
110.
I’ve been playing poker for three hours and I’ve made 400€. I’m going to cas--h out while I’m ahead.
To chase down
to actively look for something or for information you need
111.
It has been nearly 10 hours since Mark last checked in. How do you think the negotiations are going?
To cheat on
to intentionally deceive or be unfaithful to; to betray
112.
I have to leave early today. My oldest son is really sick and I need to go home and che--ck up on him.
To check in
to call someone and give them an update to a situation
113.
Richard hasn’t been the same since he found out his wife was cheati----------------ng on him.
To check into
to redeem a reservation at a hotel, airport, car rental…
114.
I’m getting really tired of always having to chase -----down everybody’s purchase orders every week!
To check out
to look at something in order to learn information
115.
I can’t wait to be on vacation! As soon as I ch-------eck into my hotel I’m going straight to the beach.
To check out of
to formally leave a hotel at the end of your stay
116.
Before I check out ---------of my hotel room tomorrow, can I have breakfast delivered to my room?
To check over
to carefully look at a document to verify it is correct
To check up on
to call someone to receive an update to a situation
117.
Did you check o-----ut the new plans for the cafeteria? I hear they are building it to cater 900 people!
To cheer up
to make a happy a person who is sad or down
118.
I’m too busy right now to check -------over the report before it’s sent. Can you give it to Dan instead?
To chill out
to relax or become less stressed
119.
Brian really needs to chil----------l out and be less aggressive with the clients before he loses his job!
120.
Cheer---------- up John! You didn’t get the bid but your work really impressed upper-management!
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121.
It’s the boss’s birthday next week. If the 10 of us each chi---------p in 20 €, we can buy him a nice gift.
To chip in
to contribute time, money or advice to improve a situation
122.
Jim, you’ve reached the end of my patience. Cle----------an out your desk and go home, you’re fired.
To clam up
to stop talking and refuse to speak when spoken to
123.
I told my son that if he didn’t clea--n up his room by the time I got home, he couldn’t borrow the car.
To clamp down on
to become really strict on something in an effort to control it
124.
After two years of struggling financially, our company is closing--g down permanently in December.
To clean off
to remove dirt or objects from a surface to make it clean
125.
We have a very important client visiting at the end of the week. I need you to clea-r up your schedule.
To clean out
to remove all of the contents of a drawer, office or apartment
126.
You’re falling beind in your work because you can barely move! Clear-------- --off your desk will help.
To clean up
to clean dirt and unnecessary objects from a thing or location
To clear out
to empty and clean dirt and unnecessary objects from a place
127.
Make sure you verify everyone understands. Employees tend to clam u-----p when they are confused.
To clear off
to remove unnecessary objects from the surface of an object
128.
The fire alarm went off, and this is not a drill. I need everyone to calmly clear out of the building now!
To clear up
to cancel all appointments and make your schedule empty
129.
After the crisis, the government really began clamping d----own on accounting and tax regulations.
To close down
to go out of business; to shut down
130.
I can’t remember the last time I cleaned ---------off my motorcycle and went for a long weekend trip.
To come across as
to appear or seem to be a certain way, whether or not it’s true
131.
I heard you were recently promoted. Congratulations! How is everything com----------ing along?
To come along
to progress; to improve; to be in this moment
132.
The entire project is coming ap--------------art and I can’t get anybody to help me!
To come apart
to separate into smaller pieces; to lose composure
133.
You left the company because they wouldn’t give you a raise. Are you thinking of coming -------back?
To come around
to change one’s mind; so say ‘yes’ after having said ‘no’
134.
I’ve re-ordered the PowerPoint presentation. Now, the financials come------- before the lunch break.
To come back
to return to a location, place or position
135.
That’s the username and password for the CEO’s email account! How on earth did you com----e by it?
To come before
to precede something
136.
I came in this morning and there was a new filing cabinet. Does anyone know where it ca---me from?
To come by
to acquire or obtain possession of something
137.
Management rejected your proposal because they were scared. But don’t worry, they’ll come around.
To come down on
to treat or to punish harshly or badly because of a fault
138.
Interrupting your colleagues during their presentations comes across---- as arrogant. Please stop it.
To come from
to arrive from another location
139.
If you keep turning in your reports late, the boss is really going to come d---own hard o-------n you.
To come over
to visit;
140.
After work my wife and I are having a small party at our house. Do you want to com----------e over?
To come up with
to create; to invent
141.
If you want the client to invest in your business, you’re going to have to come up -with a better pitch!
To contract out
to pay an external company or person to do a job
142.
Fanny, I have to leave work early to pick up my son from school. Can you cover for me until I return?
To count on
to depend or rely on; to trust
143.
Of course you can count ----------on me to cover for you. When do you expect to be back in the office?
To cover for
to do a job for and to provide an excuse or alibi for someone
144.
Until further notice, all employees are required to cut bac----------k on their business trip expenses.
To cover up
to hide; to intentionally keep information a secret
145.
My home renovations cost much more than planned. Guess I can cro---ss off that vacation to Hawaii.
To cross off
to exclude; to remove from a checklist; to disqualify
146.
Lately, Mike has been trying to cover u-------p his mistakes by lying. He isn’t very professional, is he?
To cut back on
to reduce time, consumption, attention or money on something
To cut down
to reduce time, consumption, attention or money on something
147.
Until further notice, all employees are required to cut dow--------n on the amount of paper they print.
To cut in
to interrupt
148.
I don’t mean to cut i--------n, but I need help. Are you two working on anything important right now?
To cut out
to exclude; to deprive; to stop; to reduce; to delete
149.
In-house English training is too expensive; starting next year we’re going to contract------- out for it.
150.
To meet our quarterly budget, we’ve had to temporarily cut ---out a third of our normal expenditures!
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151.
I hate to eat lunch and das-----------------h off, but I have an important meeting at 1:00.
To dash off
to leave or go away quickly
152.
Have Human Resources decide---------d on who is going to be the new Regional Vice President yet?
To dawn on
to realize; to become clear to somebody
153.
Because this is such a long and complex project, it will be divided--------- up among the six of us.
To decide on
to make a decision; to come to agreement
154.
Have you been able to dig ---------u----p any useful information from the company records in 1929?
To die down
to subside; to decrease in strength, power or popularity
155.
While I agree with the points you make, I disag-r----ee with your proposed solution for two reasons.
To dig up
to search and find; to uncover information by searching
156.
It just dawned------- on me that my neighbour works at Caltek; perhaps he can give me some insight!
To dine in
to eat a meal at your home instead of at a restaurant
To dine out
to eat a meal at a restaurant instead of at your home
157.
While the boss is away on business, Marco will act -----------as the department head.
To disagree with
to not agree with; to have a different opinion on something
158.
Instead of eating at home for our 10th year anniversary, let’s dine ----out at your favourite restaurant!
To dive into
to begin doing something with eagerness and great interest
159.
I’d love to join you all for dinner at Hotel Maurice, but I’m really tired. I’m going to dine i---n tonight.
To divide up
to separate something into smaller pieces
160.
Betsy is really passionate about her work. Give her a project and she immediately di-------ves-----in.
To do away with
to delete; to get rid of; to make redundant or no longer needed
161.
I just heard Caltek is doing awa-y with their sales software. This could be a great opportunity for us!
To do without
to complete a project without a particular tool
162.
I shouldn’t have stayed up so late last night. I’m going to be do-----zing off all day at work tomorrow.
To double up
to make stronger or more powerful by increasing time or effort
163.
My wife and I have different jobs in different cities. We’re slowly drif--ting apart and it concerns me.
To doze off
to fall asleep
164.
Were you at Dan’s presentation yesterday? He kept droni----ng on and on about the new sales forms.
To drag on
to needlessly continue for a long time with no sign of stopping
165.
The scanner is being fixed and will be back next week. Until then we will just have to do ---without it.
To draw up
to create, to draft; to compose or write a document
166.
With the Christmas season approaching, we need to doub-----le up our efforts and make more sales.
To dress up
to wear formal clothes for a formal or professional occasion
167.
This meeting has been draggin----g on since 8:00 this morning. I have more important things to do.
To dress down
to wear informal clothes for a causal or relaxing occasion
168.
The banquet Saturday night is going to be at a 5-star hotel; you’re going to need to dre----ss up for it.
To drift apart
to slowly separate and become distant; to lose contact with
169.
The company picnic on Saturday will be casual. No suits and ties please. Come dressed------- down.
To drone on
to talk endlessly about something in a monotonous tone
170.
A local architect is drawing-------- up the plans to both expand and modernize our office workspace.
To drop by
to visit briefly
171.
If the client needs to contact me, I can dr-----op by their office anytime next week. Just let me know.
To drop off
to give; to leave a document or object at an arranged location
172.
The car mechanic is going to dr-op my car o-ff at the office on Tuesday morning between 9:00-12:00.
To drop out
to remove or withdraw your participation from an event
173.
Our quarterly sales objectives are down 6 percent. I need you and Mike to drum-- up new sales leads.
To drum up
to look for and find; to dig up; to create or invent
174.
I’ll be at the meeting, but I need to duck --ut early to meet the regional director and show him around.
To dry off
to go from being wet to being dry
175.
I’m overloaded with work, and you want to dump an untrained intern o-n me? Can’t Mike train him?
To dry up
to disappear; to no longer be available
176.
Demand for our main product line has been slowly dryin-----------g up since our copyright expired.
To duck out
to discretely and quietly leave a meeting or an event
To dumb down
to write something in simpler more common language
177.
Where is your umbrella? Here, Dr-y yourself of-f with this towel and I’ll make coffee to warm you up.
To dump on
to force additional responsibilities without prior warning
178.
Nobody can understand this engineering specifications manual. Can you d--u--mb it do---wn for us?
To dwell on
to think about something for a long time
179.
Our main competitor has too much influence. We should drop out of this bid and focus on our clients.
180.
Yes. We were the industry leader in 2008, but now we’re #3. Stop dwell---ing on the past or we’ll die.
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Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘A’
1.
The company lawyer said it’s imprative that we abide by the client’s contract.
To abide by
to follow or obey a decision, policy or law
2.
Please abstain from using the printer on the 3rd floor while ours is being repaired.
To abstain from
to not do; to not permit yourself to do
3.
20,000€ is missing from our company bank account, I need you to account for the missing funds.
To accede to
to accept or allow, to give permission
4.
After all our hard work, I can’t believe the client accused us of not understanding their consumer!
To account for
to explain or to answer; to be responsible for something
5.
I’ve completed the PowerPoint presentation. All you have to do is add in the updated statistics.
To accuse of
to claim someone did or did not do something
6.
Welcome to our company! Take the next few days to get acquainted with your new colleagues.
To acquaint with
to meet and become familiar with
To act as
to replace temporarily
7.
While the boss is away on business, Marco will be acting as the department head.
To act on
to do; to follow or obey a decision, belief or opinion
8.
Don’t be too worried. The client was acting out of frustration when he threatened to leave.
To act out
to show emotion in your performance or behavior
9.
The CEO’s job is to define company’s direction, and the employee’s job is to act on it.
To add in
to include into a document, presentation, calculation…
10.
Negotiations were tense, but after four hours they finally acceded to our request for yearly bonuses.
To add on
to attach onto a document, presentation, calculation…
11.
I have looked at the Excel Spreadsheet three times, and the numbers you gave me aren’t adding up!
To add up
to find the sum of a calculation; to be understood
12.
I like the client contract you wrote, but I added on two additional clauses on page three.
To add up to
to equal; to find the correct sum of a calculation
13.
Overall, we agree on the merger. We just have to find a way to make all parties happy.
To adhere to
to obey a decision, policy or law; to abide by
14.
The economy is in recession because many lenders didn’t adhere to the legal requirements.
To abide by
to follow or obey a decision, policy or law
15.
If you don’t agree with my decision, you talk to me. You don’t complain to your colleagues.
To account for
to explain or to answer; to be held responsible for
16.
For next month the company is aiming at a 3-4% increase from last year’s sales figures.
To advise against
to strongly give your opinion not to do something
17.
When you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation, your safest action is to abide by company policy.
To agree on
to be in agreement; to have the same belief or opinion
18.
Internships are important because education alone doesn’t add up to much without work experience.
To agree with
to be in agreement; to have the same belief or opinion
19.
You can do what you want, but I would advise against calling the client without the boss’ approval.
To aim at
to do something with the intention of accomplishing a goal
20.
20,000€ is missing from our company bank account, and I cannot account for where it went.
To allow for
to remember when calculating or preparing something
21.
Please excuse me if I leave the meeting early, I have a lot to attend to before the end of the day.
To allude to
to refer to something covertly without mentioning it overtly
22.
I just found out that the office manager’s position is open; I think I am going to apply for it.
To answer back
to respond to a telephone call, email, question…
23.
I understand your concern, but I don’t understand how it applies to this situation.
To answer for
to respond and be responsible for something
24.
The CFO has been asking about our Research and Development dept. What should I tell him?
To apply for
to give information to obtain a job, insurance, work visa…
25.
When you calculate the project expenditures, make sure you allow for unexpected expenses.
26.
If James really did sabotage our bid for the new client, I will make sure he answers for it!
27.
I have sent David three emails so far this week, but he hasn’t answered back.
28.
The client has called three times this week. They keep asking for an update on the order they made.
29.
I’ve never heard of this new competitor, but I will ask around and see what I can learn about them.
30.
In his speech, the president alluded to a failed business venture. Do you know anything about it?
To apply to To ask about
to seek information about something
To ask around
to contact several different people in order to find information
To ask for
to request a specific person or for specific information
To attend to
to manage; to fix; to resolve; to work on; to finish
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Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘B’
31.
You might be right, but it is the boss’s decision, so I suggest you back down.
To back away
to retreat; to move backwards; to move away from
32.
It’s not too late to back out of the contract if you don’t feel comfortable signing it.
To back down
to retreat; to admit defeat; to let your opinion lose
33.
I think we are getting lost in the project details. We need to back up and look at it from a distance.
To back off
to retreat; to move backwards; to move away from
34.
I was in a car accident last night. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but my car is pretty banged up.
To back out of
to retreat from an agreement or promise
35.
The vendor is asking 10,000€ more than I expected, see if you can bargain down their price.
To back up
to retreat; to take a step back to see the bigger picture
36.
When the client falsely accused us of violating copyright law, they got more than they bargained for.
To bang down
to aggressively seek information; to hit violently
To bang up
to hit and deform; to deface; to negatively change
37.
You are being too aggressive with the sale. You should back off a little and let the client breath.
To bargain down
to persuade or negotiate a lower price of something
38.
I am absolutely sure we will win this frivolous copyright lawsuit. You can bank on it!
To bank on
to depend on; to rely on, to trust and accept as accurate
39.
This client is risk-averse. They will back away from the negotiation table if you are too aggressive.
To bargain for
to anticipate something (typically negative) in the future
40.
Jim, I need you to finish that report ASAP; the accountants are banging down my door!
To barge in
to enter a room or office without notice; to rudely interrupt
41.
We were in a private meeting when the secretary barged in. It was very unprofessional!
To barge into
to enter a room, office or personal space without giving notice
42.
Why did you barge into the meeting room the way you did? It was very unprofessional!
To be after
to desire; to want; to look for; to seek
43.
I’m starting to hate my job. It’s very hard being away from my wife and kids so often.
To be along
to follow; to come; to arrive
44.
I am fed up with the client’s negotiator. She refuses to listen and doesn’t care about our concerns.
To be away
to not be present; to be somewhere else
45.
I have a few more emails to send, and then I am off to the airport to pick up my wife.
To be cut out for
to be appropriate; to meet the desired qualities
46.
The vendor is down for cutting the price by 2% if you will increase your order by 2,000 units.
To be down for
to be okay with, to be interested; to be willing to do something
47.
The catering company wants to confirm that we are on for the Christmas party next Friday.
To be fed up with
to hate; to not like; to be bored; to not want to do anymore
48.
I really enjoy working with numbers, but I’m not sure that I am cut out for accounting.
To be off
to leave; to go away; to depart
49.
The vendor is after bottom dollar, and he doesn’t care about anything else you can offer him.
To be on for
to still have a future plan; to confirm a future agreement
50.
Go to lunch without me, I will be along after I finish this conference call.
To be out of
to not have any more; to have no more of something in stock
51.
I found a laptop and hard drive in the lobby yesterday, and I don’t know who they belong to.
To be out to
to attempt do something to obtain a specific objective
52.
If your department is out of printer paper, leave me an invoice and I’ll purchase more tomorrow.
To be up for
to be willing and interested in doing something
53.
The transportation strikes have made it difficult for us to deliver our orders, please bear with us.
To be up to
to be willing and interested in doing something
54.
In the last two months four local businesses have been robbed. That is why we’ve beefed up security.
To bear with
to be patient; to wait patiently; to tolerate
55.
Peter is sick and cannot go to New York City this weekend. Would you be up to going in his place?
To bear out
to reflect; to happen; to show the results of; to become
56.
David is up for replacing Peter on the business trip to New York, but only if his wife can go with him.
To beef up
to increase; to reinforce
To belong to
to be the property of; to be owned by someone
57.
Next year’s sales projections seem pretty reasonable; let’s hope the figures bear out.
To belong with
to be correctly located in a particular position or place
58.
This must be a really important client; my boss is making us bend over backwards for them!
59.
We’ve increased R&D spending by 20%. I think the company is out to design a brand new product.
60.
These contracts aren’t filed correctly; they belong with the records from 2010.
To bend over backwards to invest a lot of time and energy to help somebody
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61.
We have a big problem with the bid. I need you to block off tomorrow morning so we can work on it.
To black out
to lose consciousness due to a violent blow to the head
62.
I honestly don’t remember what happened. I remember I was hit by a car. I must have blacked out.
To blank out
to lose your thought or forget something you know
63.
I’m going to be late. There is a bus strike and the traffic on the highway is completely blocked up!
To blend in
to look similar to your environment or surroundings
64.
David’s presentation was so thorough and researched that the boss was completely blown away.
To block off
to reserve; to not make available or free; to impede
65.
The report outlines three different problems, but I think they all boil down to a lack of accountability.
To block out
to stop or prevent something from happening
66.
Don’t blow off any more meetings, Mike. The team is fed up with your lack of concern for this project.
To block up
to reserve; to prevent movement or progress
To blow away
to win; to impress; to shock; to make extremely happy
67.
Yes, we are angry about all the bad press, but we have fixed the problems and it will soon blow over.
To blow off
to avoid; to ignore; to not do something you should do
68.
I know you’ve never been to the Middle East before, but while you’re with the clients try to blend in.
To blow over
to disappear; to go away; to be forgotten
69.
I don’t know what went wrong! Dan was answering the CEO’s question when he just blanked out!
To boil down
to summarize; to simplify; to condense an idea
70.
The CEO’s actions were designed to block out the competition from stealing our market share.
To book into
to make a reservation at a hotel
71.
I can’t believe Jim botched up a 200,000€ order! He’s going to have a busy week fixing it.
To boot up
to start; to turn on (usually a computer)
72.
Mark will book into the hotel at 5:00PM and head straight to the shareholder’s meeting.
To boss around
to use extreme power to control colleagues or subordinates
73.
Several thieves tried to break into our office last night. Fortunately the security guard heard them.
To botch up
to make a mistake or error; to do something wrong
74.
David likes to boss around the interns. I don’t think he realizes that they are plotting his demise.
To bottle up
to keep inside; to hold and not release a strong emotion
75.
It’s normal to be stressed out. But bottling up your frustration is not good for your health!
To bottom out
to reach a low position and then begin to improve
76.
Our sales dropped slightly last quarter, but the Christmas season is coming and we’ll bounce back.
To bounce back
to recover from a bad position or place
77.
Can you boot up your computer? I think there is a mistake on the company website.
To branch out
to diversify; to move into different business industries
78.
Our strategic merger with Condex will allow us to branch out into the lucrative whiskey industry.
To break down
to summarize; to simplify; to condense an idea; to boil down
79.
The negotiations broke down because neither side would budge when it came to the yearly bonus.
To break into
to enter a location without permission to commit theft
80.
I think the stock price has bottomed out. I don’t expect it to drop any lower today.
To break off
to end; to stop; to interrupt; to finish
81.
Did you hear about Mark? He was going to get married next week until she broke off the engagement.
To break up
to permanently end a relationship
82.
For our meeting on Tuesday, I am going to bring along my intern to take notes. Is that okay?
To breeze through
to complete something with ease and without difficulty
83.
Mark, when you get a chance can you bring back the USB key I lent you yesterday?
To bring along
to carry with; to come with; to arrive with something
84.
I hate to bring up the broken coffee machine again, but I can’t work productively without coffee!
To bring back
to return something that was taken or borrowed
85.
We were very patient with the client’s repayment. But after eight months we had to bring in a lawyer.
To bring down
to decrease or lower in worth, value or state
86.
I’ve left you six messages. Stop brushing off my requests and send me the report immediately!
To bring up
to raise; to bring to the center of attention; to mention
To bring in
to introduce; to enter a location with
87.
Our Spanish boss will be in the office next month. I need to brush up on my Spanish before then.
To brush off
to avoid; to ignore; to not do something you should do
88.
By learning a few computer shortcuts, I am now able to breeze through my morning emails.
To brush up on
to revise; to improve; to study something you know but forgot
89.
At the football stadium earlier, several fans became so violent the police had to break up the fight!
90.
Go home early today, Jim. Your constant complaining is bringing down the whole office.
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91.
We can’t wait any longer. If the boss doesn’t call back in the next ten minutes, send the report as is.
To call around
to call or contact seveal places to learn information
92.
You have to calm down, Peter! Getting angry isn’t going to make the problem any easier to solve.
To call back
to return a telephone call that was made to you
93.
Do you have all the information and software needed to carry out your job responsibilities?
To call in
to call the office (usually to tell them you cannot come in)
94.
Can you call up the IT department and schedule a meeting this week to update my computer?
To call off
to cancel or postpone a meeting, negotiations, a visit…
95.
The boss called in sick this morning. He won’t be in the office for the rest of the week.
To call up
to call someone on the telephone
96.
Due to the heavy snow the trains aren’t running. It looks like we’re going to have to call off our trip.
To calm down
to control your emotion and be less angry or frustrated
To care for
to like; to want; to take care of
97.
Can you call around to the different stationary stores and see if they have an in-house technician?
To carry forward
to continue into the next calendar year (from 2003 into 2004)
98.
I know the new email client is faster and more secure, but I don’t care for its user design very much.
To carry on
to continue doing something
99.
Do the unbilled contract hours carry forward into next year, or do I write them off on January 1st?
To carry out
to execute; to obtain an objective or goal
100.
I don’t know what you’re doing, but clients love you. Carry on doing whatever it is that you’re doing.
To carry over
to continue into the next calendar year (from 2003 into 2004)
101.
You’re new to the office, but don’t worry. You’ll carve out your own niche soon enough.
To carry though
to successfully accomplish something you want or plan to do
102.
Every day I buy a lottery ticket on my way to work. I have about 30€ of winnings to cash in.
To carve out
to create a special place or position that only you are good at
103.
You aren’t 20 years old anymore! You have to stop staying up so late; it’s going to catch up with you.
To cash in
to convert something of monetary value into actual money
104.
The Human Resources Department owes you a huge favour! When are you going to cash in on it?
To cash in on
to benefit from or take advantage of something
105.
I’d like to go to dinner with you guys, but I have a lot of work to catch up on.
To cash out
to convert something of monetary value into actual money
106.
This client is will probably begin the negotiations aggressively. Hold your ground and don’t cave in.
To catch on
to understand something; to become popular with people
107.
In our meetings Jim always proposes interesting projects, but he rarely carries through with them.
To catch up on
to finish a project that should have been done before now
108.
The new company policy is to reduce wasted paper, but it’s going to take a while to catch on.
To catch up with
to have a bad action you did in the past return to haunt you
109.
Do the unbilled contract hours carry over to next year, or do I write them off on January 1st?
To cave in
to stop resisting or saying no to something somebody wants
110.
I’ve been playing poker for three hours and I’ve made 400€. I’m going to cash out while I’m ahead.
To chase down
to actively look for something or for information you need
111.
It has been nearly 10 hours since Mark last checked in. How do you think the negotiations are going?
To cheat on
to intentionally deceive or be unfaithful to; to betray
112.
I have to leave early today. My oldest son is really sick and I need to go home and check up on him.
To check in
to call someone and give them an update to a situation
113.
Richard hasn’t been the same since he found out his wife was cheating on him.
To check into
to redeem a reservation at a hotel, airport, car rental…
114.
I’m getting really tired of always having to chase down everybody’s purchase orders every week!
To check out
to look at something in order to learn information
115.
I can’t wait to be on vacation! As soon as I check into my hotel I’m going straight to the beach.
To check out of
to formally leave a hotel at the end of your stay
116.
Before I check out of my hotel room tomorrow, can I have breakfast delivered to my room?
To check over
to carefully look at a document to verify it is correct
To check up on
to call someone to receive an update to a situation
117.
Did you check out the new plans for the cafeteria? I hear they are building it to cater 900 people!
To cheer up
to make a happy a person who is sad or down
118.
I’m too busy right now to check over the report before it’s sent. Can you give it to Dan instead?
To chill out
to relax or become less stressed
119.
Brian really needs to chill out and be less aggressive with the clients before he loses his job!
120.
Cheer up John! You didn’t get the bid but your work really impressed upper-management!
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121.
It’s the boss’s birthday next week. If the 10 of us each chip in 20 €, we can buy him a nice gift.
To chip in
to contribute time, money or advice to improve a situation
122.
Jim, you’ve reached the end of my patience. Clean out your desk and go home, you’re fired.
To clam up
to stop talking and refuse to speak when spoken to
123.
I told my son that if he didn’t clean up his room by the time I got home, he couldn’t borrow the car.
To clamp down on
to become really strict on something in an effort to control it
124.
After two years of struggling financially, our company is closing down permanently in December.
To clean off
to remove dirt or objects from a surface to make it clean
125.
We have a very important client visiting at the end of the week. I need you to clear up your schedule.
To clean out
to remove all of the contents of a drawer, office or apartment
126.
You’re falling behind in your work because you can barely move! Clearing off your desk will help.
To clean up
to clean dirt and unnecessary objects from a thing or location
To clear out
to empty and clean dirt and unnecessary objects from a place
127.
Make sure you verify everyone understands. Employees tend to clam up when they are confused.
To clear off
to remove unnecessary objects from the surface of an object
128.
The fire alarm went off, and this is not a drill. I need everyone to calmly clear out of the building now!
To clear up
to cancel all appointments and make your schedule empty
129.
After the crisis, the government really began clamping down on accounting and tax regulations.
To close down
to go out of business; to shut down
130.
I can’t remember the last time I cleaned off my motorcycle and went for a long weekend trip.
To come across as
to appear or seem to be a certain way, whether or not it’s true
131.
I heard you were recently promoted. Congratulations! How is everything coming along?
To come along
to progress; to improve; to be in this moment
132.
The entire project is coming apart and I can’t get anybody to help me!
To come apart
to separate into smaller pieces; to lose composure
133.
You left the company because they wouldn’t give you a raise. Are you thinking of coming back?
To come around
to change one’s mind; so say ‘yes’ after having said ‘no’
134.
I’ve re-ordered the PowerPoint presentation. Now, the financials come before the lunch break.
To come back
to return to a location, place or position
135.
That’s the username and password for the CEO’s email account! How on earth did you come by it?
To come before
to precede something
136.
I came in this morning and there was a new filing cabinet. Does anyone know where it came from?
To come by
to acquire or obtain possession of something
137.
Management rejected your proposal because they were scared. But don’t worry, they’ll come around.
To come down on
to treat or to punish harshly or badly because of a fault
138.
Interrupting your colleagues during their presentations comes across as arrogant. Please stop it.
To come from
to arrive from another location
139.
If you keep turning in your reports late, the boss is really going to come down hard on you.
To come over
to visit;
140.
After work my wife and I are having a small party at our house. Do you want to come over?
To come up with
to create; to invent
141.
If you want the client to invest in your business, you’re going to have to come up with a better pitch!
To contract out
to pay an external company or person to do a job
142.
Fanny, I have to leave work early to pick up my son from school. Can you cover for me until I return?
To count on
to depend or rely on; to trust
143.
Of course you can count on me to cover for you. When do you expect to be back in the office?
To cover for
to do a job for and to provide an excuse or alibi for someone
144.
Until further notice, all employees are required to cut back on their business trip expenses.
To cover up
to hide; to intentionally keep information a secret
145.
My home renovations cost much more than planned. Guess I can cross off that vacation to Hawaii.
To cross off
to exclude; to remove from a checklist; to disqualify
146.
Lately, Mike has been trying to cover up his mistakes by lying. He isn’t very professional, is he?
To cut back on
to reduce time, consumption, attention or money on something
To cut down
to reduce time, consumption, attention or money on something
147.
Until further notice, all employees are required to cut down on the amount of paper they print.
To cut in
to interrupt
148.
I don’t mean to cut in, but I need help. Are you two working on anything important right now?
To cut out
to exclude; to deprive; to stop; to reduce; to delete
149.
In-house English training is too expensive; starting next year we’re going to contract out for it.
150.
To meet our quarterly budget, we’ve had to temporarily cut out a third of our normal expenditures!
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Phrasal verbs beginning with ‘D’
151.
I hate to eat lunch and dash off, but I have an important meeting at 1:00.
To dash off
to leave or go away quickly
152.
Have Human Resources decided on who is going to be the new Regional Vice President yet?
To dawn on
to realize; to become clear to somebody
153.
Because this is such a long and complex project, it will be divided up among the six of us.
To decide on
to make a decision; to come to agreement
154.
Have you been able to dig up any useful information from the company records in 1929?
To die down
to subside; to decrease in strength, power or popularity
155.
While I agree with the points you make, I disagree with your proposed solution for two reasons.
To dig up
to search and find; to uncover information by searching
156.
It just dawned on me that my neighbour works at Caltek; perhaps he can give me some insight!
To dine in
to eat a meal at your home instead of at a restaurant
To dine out
to eat a meal at a restaurant instead of at your home
157.
While the boss is away on business, Marco will act as the department head.
To disagree with
to not agree with; to have a different opinion on something
158.
Instead of eating at home for our 10th year anniversary, let’s dine out at your favourite restaurant!
To dive into
to begin doing something with eagerness and great interest
159.
I’d love to join you all for dinner at Hotel Maurice, but I’m really tired. I’m going to dine in tonight.
To divide up
to separate something into smaller pieces
160.
Betsy is really passionate about her work. Give her a project and she immediately dives in.
To do away with
to delete; to get rid of; to make redundant or no longer needed
161.
I just heard Caltek is doing away with their sales software. This could be a great opportunity for us!
To do without
to complete a project without a particular tool
162.
I shouldn’t have stayed up so late last night. I’m going to be dozing off all day at work tomorrow.
To double up
to make stronger or more powerful by increasing time or effort
163.
My wife and I have different jobs in different cities. We’re slowly drifting apart and it concerns me.
To doze off
to fall asleep
164.
Were you at Dan’s presentation yesterday? He kept droning on and on about the new sales forms.
To drag on
to needlessly continue for a long time with no sign of stopping
165.
The scanner is being fixed and will be back next week. Until then we will just have to do without it.
To draw up
to create, to draft; to compose or write a document
166.
With the Christmas season approaching, we need to double up our efforts and make more sales.
To dress up
to wear formal clothes for a formal or professional occasion
167.
This meeting has been dragging on since 8:00 this morning. I have more important things to do.
To dress down
to wear informal clothes for a causal or relaxing occasion
168.
The banquet Saturday night is going to be at a 5-star hotel; you’re going to need to dress up for it.
To drift apart
to slowly separate and become distant; to lose contact with
169.
The company picnic on Saturday will be casual. No suits and ties please. Come dressed down.
To drone on
to talk endlessly about something in a monotonous tone
170.
A local architect is drawing up the plans to both expand and modernize our office workspace.
To drop by
to visit briefly
171.
If the client needs to contact me, I can drop by their office anytime next week. Just let me know.
To drop off
to give; to leave a document or object at an arranged location
172.
The car mechanic is going to drop my car off at the office on Tuesday morning between 9:00-12:00.
To drop out
to remove or withdraw your participation from an event
173.
Our quarterly sales objectives are down 6 percent. I need you and Mike to drum up new sales leads.
To drum up
to look for and find; to dig up; to create or invent
174.
I’ll be at the meeting, but I need to duck out early to meet the regional director and show him around.
To dry off
to go from being wet to being dry
175.
I’m overloaded with work, and you want to dump an untrained intern on me? Can’t Mike train him?
To dry up
to disappear; to no longer be available
176.
Demand for our main product line has been slowly drying up since our copyright expired.
To duck out
to discretely and quietly leave a meeting or an event
To dumb down
to write something in simpler more common language
177.
Where is your umbrella? Here, dry yourself off with this towel and I’ll make coffee to warm you up.
To dump on
to force additional responsibilities without prior warning
178.
Nobody can understand this engineering specifications manual. Can you dumb it down for us?
To dwell on
to think about something for a long time
179.
Our main competitor has too much influence. We should drop out of this bid and focus on our clients.
180.
Yes. We were the industry leader in 2008, but now we’re #3. Stop dwelling on the past or we’ll die.
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