Phrasal verbs: systems and pressure

Vocabulary in this set

Practise these common expressions when discussing systems, scrutiny, and institutional pressure.

1. mark up

   Phrase

   the process of adding annotations, comments, or other formatting elements to a text document in order to enhance its readability and structure. It can also refer to the annotated text itself. In the context of web development, markup languages such as HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) are used to create and structure web pages.

   The HTML code for a heading element might look like this: <h1>This is a heading</h1> Here, the '<h1>' and '</h1>' tags are markup that indicate a heading element and define its structure.

2. max out

   Phrase

   To reach the maximum limit or capacity; to use or exhaust completely.

   I maxed out my credit card after buying all those gadgets.

3. fit out

   Phrase

   To provide with necessary equipment or furnishings; to furnish or equip a space.

   The company decided to fit out the new office with modern furniture and technology.

4. hook up

   Phrase

   To connect or link something, often referring to electronic devices or systems. Additionally, it can mean to engage in a casual sexual encounter.

   1. I need to hook up my computer to the printer. 2. They decided to hook up after the party.

5. check up on

   Phrase

   Check up on

   to regularly monitor or keep track of something or someone

6. crack open

   Phrase

   To open something forcefully or by applying pressure, often by hitting it with another object.

   He had to crack open the nut with a hammer to get to the inside.

7. kill off

   Phrase

   to eliminate or destroy completely

   The word 'kill off' means to destroy or exterminate something, such as eliminating all members of a species, or ending the life of an individual or group. For example, 'The hunter killed off the entire herd of deer.' or 'The pesticide was used to kill off the pests.'

8. lead up

   Phrase

   To approach or come before an event; to precede or be a part of a sequence leading to a particular outcome.

   The series of meetings will lead up to the final decision on the project.

9. come in for

   Phrase

   to arrive at or reach a place

   When will you come in for dinner?

10. call on

    Phrase

    to making a visit or reaching out to someone, often for a specific purpose or reason. It can also mean to rely on someone for something, like expertise or assistance.

    She called on her friend for help with her project.