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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Phrasal Verbs

Here you will learn some English words about phrasal verbs, such as "bone up", "look into", "rule out", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to look forward to

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I am looking forward to the upcoming conference .
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to cheer up

to feel happy and satisfied

Ex: Just spending time with friends can make you cheer up unexpectedly .
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to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .
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to let down

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

Ex: The team's lackluster performance in the second half of the game let their coach down, who had faith in their abilities.
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to break up

to put an end to a gathering and cause people to go in different directions

Ex: When the clock struck midnight , it was time to break up the New Year 's Eve celebration .
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to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .
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to cut down

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: The company has cut down production to meet environmental goals .
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to come across

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .
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to pay off

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

Ex: Patience and perseverance often pay off in the long run .
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to pick up

to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.

Ex: My dog picked up the scent of another animal in the backyard .
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to set off

to make something operate, especially by accident

Ex: She mistakenly set off the sprinkler system while working on the garden .
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to embark on

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

Ex: They embarked on a major renovation of their home , transforming it into a modern space .
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to break down

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .
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to look into

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

Ex: He has been looking into the history of his family , hoping to uncover his ancestral roots .
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to map out

to plan or arrange something in a careful and detailed way

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to talk into

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

Ex: She was able to talk her boss into giving her the opportunity to lead the project.
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to talk out of

to advise someone against doing something

Ex: I was talked out of investing in the dubious scheme.
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to brush up

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

Ex: She needs to brush her presentation skills up for the important meeting.
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to end up
to end up
[Verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.
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to bone up

to study or prepare intensively for something

Ex: They 've boned up on history for weeks .
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to do away with

to stop using or having something

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .
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to figure out

to find the answer to a question or problem

Ex: The team brainstormed to figure out the best strategy for the upcoming competition .
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to make up

to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients

Ex: The musician made up the band from different musicians .
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to account for

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

Ex: The new policy accounts for the improved safety measures in the workplace.
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to bring up

to mention a particular subject

Ex: Could you bring up your concerns at the next meeting ?
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to come about

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The unexpected delay came about due to severe weather conditions .
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to get across

to be clearly understood or communicated

Ex: In a global company , cultural differences can affect how messages get across.
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to narrow down

to decrease the number of possibilities or choices

Ex: The team is currently narrowing down the design concepts for the new product .
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to rule out

to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something

Ex: Rigorous testing processes help rule out software bugs in our applications .
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to turn out

to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.
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to turn down

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .
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to carry on

to continue talking

Ex: He continued to carry on about his latest project , despite others losing interest .
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to fall behind

to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance

Ex: If we do n't adapt , we 'll fall behind permanently .
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to face up to

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.
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to count on

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .
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to die out

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change .
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to leave out

to intentionally exclude someone or something

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .
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to get through

to successfully complete a task

Ex: She got through the book in just two days .
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to put down

to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency

Ex: The aircraft put down safely after the bird strike .
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to abide by

to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority

Ex: During the court trial , witnesses are required to abide by the judge 's directives .
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