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Phrasal Verbs met 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Een actie uitvoeren (At)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By'
to go at
[werkwoord]

to physically or verbally attack someone

aanvallen, bestoken

aanvallen, bestoken

Ex: When provoked , he had a tendency go at people , so it was best to avoid confrontation .
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to grasp at
[werkwoord]

to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation

grijpen naar, beproeven te verkrijgen

grijpen naar, beproeven te verkrijgen

Ex: grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment .
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to jump at
[werkwoord]

to eagerly accept an opportunity or offer when it arises

in gaan op, graag aannemen

in gaan op, graag aannemen

Ex: When they suggested a weekend getaway , we jumped at the idea .
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to keep at
[werkwoord]

to continue working on a task, project, or goal without giving up

doorzetten, volhouden

doorzetten, volhouden

Ex: No matter how difficult the task , he never gives up keeps at it until he succeeds .
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to look at
[werkwoord]

to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

kijk naar, bekijk

kijk naar, bekijk

Ex: I need look at the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture .
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to play at
[werkwoord]

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

doen alsof, spelen met

doen alsof, spelen met

Ex: He 's not genuinely interested in becoming a chef ; he 's playing at it for now .
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to put at
[werkwoord]

to guess a value or amount for something

schatten op, inschatten op

schatten op, inschatten op

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to stick at
[werkwoord]

to continue making efforts toward achieving a goal

doorzetten, volharden

doorzetten, volharden

Ex: The researcher resolved stick at her investigation until they uncovered the truth .
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to talk at
[werkwoord]

to talk to someone without really listening or letting them join the conversation

praten tegen, aanpraten

praten tegen, aanpraten

Ex: Parents talk at their children instead of having a genuine conversation .
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to work at
[werkwoord]

to attempt to improve something

werken aan, zich inspannen voor

werken aan, zich inspannen voor

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to come at
[werkwoord]

to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them

aanvallen, bespringen

aanvallen, bespringen

Ex: The protestors broke through the barricades came at the police officers , leading to a clash .
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to fly at
[werkwoord]

to attack or assault someone or something in a violent or aggressive manner

aanvallen, overvallen

aanvallen, overvallen

Ex: The manager 's decision to cut benefits made the fly at him in anger .
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to get at
[werkwoord]

to cause irritation or annoyance to someone

ergeren aan, lastig vallen

ergeren aan, lastig vallen

Ex: He ’s always trying get at me with those little comments .
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to pick at
[werkwoord]

to frequently criticize someone about small issues

zeuren over, kleineren

zeuren over, kleineren

Ex: picked at the proposal , demanding countless revisions .
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to aim at
[werkwoord]

to work toward a specific goal

streven naar, richten op

streven naar, richten op

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to drive at
[werkwoord]

to try to say something without directly mentioning it

doelgericht zijn op, ergens naartoe willen

doelgericht zijn op, ergens naartoe willen

Ex: In the discussion , the scientist aimed drive at the significance of the recent research findings .
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to hit at
[werkwoord]

to strike or touch something or someone with force or intention

slaan naar, tikken naar

slaan naar, tikken naar

Ex: The hit at the pinata until it broke open .
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