Phrasal verbs: tasks and decisions

Vocabulary in this set

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

1. carry out

   Phrase

   to perform or execute a task

   The scientists will carry out experiments to test their hypothesis.

2. set up

   Phrase

   to arrange or establish something, often involving preparation or organization

   They set up the tent in the park for their camping trip.

3. work out

   Phrase

   to engaging in physical exercise or activity with the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being. It can include various forms of exercise such as strength training, cardio exercises, yoga, or any other form of movement that challenges the body and promotes growth and development.

   I plan to work out every day this week to get back into shape.

4. take up

   Phrase

   To accept, begin or engage with something.

   He took up gardening as a new hobby.

5. take on

   Phrase

   to accept a challenge or responsibility

   She is ready to take on the challenges of the new project.

6. carry on

   Phrase

   Continue, proceed, go on

   She was feeling tired but she decided to carry on with her work.

7. turn down

   Phrase

   refuse, reject

   He turned down the job offer because it didn't meet his expectations.

8. put off

   Phrase

   to postpone or delay

   They decided to put off the meeting until next week.

9. move on

   Phrase

   to proceed or progress to the next stage or phase

   After discussing the issue, it's time to move on and focus on something else.

10. get through

    Phrase

    to complete or endure a task, obstacle, or period of time

    She managed to get through the difficult task with perseverance.