ACT English at World Knowledge - Mga Concrete Phrasal Verbs

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

buksan

to completely disappear or cease to exist

mamamatay

to create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier

pagsira

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

i-reel

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

ihanda

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

magsimula

to appear or come into view, often unexpectedly

lumitaw

to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task

tumawag

to keep something in position using a structure or an object

suportahan

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

magdulot

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

tumakas

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

lumawak

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

ipasa

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

maubos

(of a supply) to be completely used up

maubos

to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely

magbihis

to visit a place or someone briefly, often without a prior arrangement

dumaan

to produce something quickly and in large quantities, often with a focus on quantity over quality

magproduce ng mabilis

to manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired

to start something by turning a handle or lever

i-crank up

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

huminto

to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise

umatras

to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms

lipulin

to clean or remove something by flushing it with water or another liquid

banlawan

to make food very quickly

mabilis na magluto

to dominate or push aside something or someone by taking up all the available space, time, or attention

supilin

to gradually decrease in number, amount, or intensity over time

unti-unting bumaba

to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it

palakihin

to distribute or divide something into smaller parts or portions for sharing

ipamahagi

(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

ma-sanga

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

manood

to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation

pagtanggol

to gradually move away or become distant, often in terms of physical distance or emotional detachment

lumayo

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

ipasa

to take something away using a vehicle or transport method, often to remove or relocate it

ilabas

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

kumilos ayon sa

to stop using or having something

iwaksi

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

magsimula sa

to fall into pieces or separate

mabasag

to distribute something to a group of people

ipamahagi

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

salain

to say something suddenly

biglang sinabi

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

mahanay

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

magtambay

to stop or close off the flow or passage of something

patayin

to remove something completely

alisin

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

suportahan

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

pasabugin

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

mabuwal

to become firmly attached to something or someone

umangat sa