#2 – put back = return an object to the location where it came from. The opposite of “take something out” After you’re done using the dictionary, put it back. (put it in the bookshelf, in the location from which you originally took it) #3 – put down 1. To write on a piece of paper (sometimes we just say “put” without “down”) • I’m making a shopping list. I already put down bread, cheese, and butter – what else do we need to get? To criticize and humiliate • Every time I try to add something to the conversation, my brother puts me down by saying my opinions are stupid.

A large list of phrasal verbs with there meanings and also examples for each one. Phrasal verbs are an important part of learning the English language.

To kill an animal that is sick, old, suffering, or dangerous • When our cat got cancer, we decided to put her down. #4 – put forth / put forward = to offer an idea, plan, or proposal for consideration I’d like to put forward a suggestion or two. #5 – put off.

Phrasal verbs are an important part of learning the English language. Most phrasal verbs consist of two words ( verb + adverb or verb + preposition) but a few consists of three words. Think of them as you would any other English vocabulary. Study them as you come across them, rather than trying to memorise many at once. You can use the list below as a reference guide when you find an expression that you don’t recognise.

The examples will help you understand the meanings. Like many other verbs, phrasal verbs often have more than one meaning. 200 phrasal verbs with meanings Phrasal Verb Meaning Example Act on To take action because of something like information received. The police were ACTING ON a tip from an informer and caught the gang red-handed. Act out Perform something with actions and gestures. They ACTED OUT the story on stage. Act up Behave badly or strangely. My computer’s ACTING UP; I think I might have a virus.

Add on Include in a calculation. You have to ADD the VAT ON to the price they give. Add up To make a mathematical total.

We ADDED UP the bill to check it was correct. Agree with Affect- usually used in the negative to show that something has had a negative effect, especially is it makes you feel bad. I feel terrible- that food didn’t AGREE WITH my stomach. Aim at To target.

The magazine is AIMED AT teenagers. Allow for Include something in a plan or calculation. You should ALLOW FOR delays when planning a journey. Allow of Make possible, permit.

The rules don’t ALLOW OF any exceptions. Angle for Try to get something indirectly, by hinting or suggesting. He’s been ANGLING FOR an invitation, but I don’t want him to come. Answer back To reply rudely to someone in authority.

Her mother was shocked when she started ANSWERING her BACK and refusing to help. Argue down Beat someone in a debate, discussion or argument. The teacher tried to ARGUE the girl DOWN, but she couldn’t.

Argue down Persuade someone to drop the price of something they’re selling. She ARGUED him DOWN ten percent. Argue out Argue about a problem to find a solution. If we can’t ARGUE our differences OUT, we’ll have to take them to court. Ask about Ask how someone is doing, especially professionally and in terms of health.

He ASKED ABOUT my father. Ask after Enquire about someone’s health, how life is going. Jenny rang earlier and ASKED AFTER you, so I told her you were fine.

Ask around Ask a number of people for information of help. I have no idea, but I’ll ASK AROUND at work and see if anyone can help. Ask in To invite somebody into your house. Jon’s at the door.’ ‘ASK him IN.’ Ask out To invite someone for a date.

He wanted to ASK her OUT but was too shy. Ask over Invite.

They have ASKED us OVER for drinks on Friday. Ask round Invite someone. We ASKED John ROUND for diner. Auction off Sell something in an auction. They AUCTIONED OFF their property as they were heavily in debt. Back away Retreat or go backwards.

The crowd BACKED AWAY when the man pulled a knife. Back down Retract or withdraw your position or proposal in an argument.

She refused to BACK DOWN and was fired. Back into Enter a parking area in reverse gear. He prefers to BACK his car INTO the garage.

Cara memasukkan video ke adobe directors. The shame was in the score, 73-46, and the quality of their performance.

Back off Retreat. The police told the protesters to BACK OFF. Back out Fail to keep an arrangement or promise. He BACKED OUT two days before the holiday so we gave the ticket to his sister Back out of Fail to keep an agreement, arrangement.