Phrasal verbs: tasks and decisions

Vocabulary in this set

Use ten phrasal verbs to organize tasks, review choices, and complete work.

1. call off

   Phrase

   cancel a planned event or activity

   They may call off the match because of the storm.

2. fill out

   Phrase

   complete a form with information

   Please fill out this form before your appointment.

3. hand in

   Phrase

   submit work or a document

   You need to hand in the assignment by Friday.

4. set up

   Phrase

   arrange or prepare something for use

   Can you set up the room before the workshop?

5. think over

   Phrase

   consider something carefully before deciding

   I need to think over the offer before I reply.

6. turn down

   Phrase

   refuse an offer or request

   She decided to turn down the job offer.

7. put off

   Phrase

   delay something until later

   Do not put off the difficult conversation for too long.

8. deal with

   Phrase

   handle a task, person, or problem

   We need to deal with the urgent requests first.

9. carry out

   Phrase

   perform or complete a planned task

   The team will carry out the safety checks tomorrow.

10. look over

    Phrase

    examine something carefully

    Could you look over the report before I send it?