Phrasal verbs: communication

Vocabulary in this set

Use ten phrasal verbs for conversations, study, and working with others.

1. find out

   Phrase

   discover or learn information

   I want to find out more about the course.

2. bring up

   Phrase

   mention or introduce a topic

   She may bring up the schedule in our meeting.

3. point out

   Phrase

   draw attention to a fact or detail

   Please point out any mistakes you notice.

4. go over

   Phrase

   review or examine carefully

   Let us go over the new expressions once more.

5. look up

   Phrase

   search for information in a reference source

   I look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary.

6. figure out

   Phrase

   understand or solve something

   We can figure out the answer together.

7. follow up

   Phrase

   continue an earlier conversation or action

   I will follow up with an email tomorrow.

8. catch up

   Phrase

   reach the same point or exchange recent news

   Let us catch up after class.

9. come up with

   Phrase

   produce an idea, answer, or plan

   Can you come up with another example?

10. carry on

    Phrase

    continue doing something

    You can carry on after the short break.