Phrasal verbs and their uses. List D. |
Date : 2024-06-17 |
| Here are the new examples for the phrasal verbs: Deal with - handle, take care of (problem, situation) The customer service representative was able to effectively deal with the customer's complaint. Die down - calm down, become less strong After the initial excitement of the news died down, people started to discuss the implications more calmly. Do without - manage without The family had to do without luxuries like eating out while they saved up to buy a new car. Drag on - last longer than expected The meeting dragged on for hours, causing many of the attendees to become restless. Draw up - write (contract, agreement, document) The lawyers drew up the contract for the sale of the property. Dress up - 1. wear elegant clothes 2. disguise oneself The guests all dressed up in their finest attire for the formal gala event. The children loved dressing up as their favorite superheroes for Halloween. Drop in - visit, usually on the way somewhere I was in the neighborhood, so I decided to drop in on my friend for a quick visit. Drop off - 1. deliver someone or something 2. fall asleep Can you drop off the package at the post office on your way to work? The long drive caused the passenger to drop off into a light sleep. Drop out - leave school without finishing Unfortunately, the high cost of tuition caused many students to drop out of university before completing their degree. |
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