250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 51 - 75 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with part 3 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English, such as "take over", "sign up", and "put out".

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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs

to return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss

Ex: The patient made a remarkable recovery and came back to full health .

to play against someone in a game or contest

Ex: The boxer was eager to take on the challenger for the title .

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Ex:

to have faith in someone or something

Ex: When going on a long journey , it 's essential to rely on a well-maintained vehicle .

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

(of people) to form a united group

Ex: People from all walks of life came together in the park to celebrate the festival .

to cause something to occur

Ex: Insufficient preparation can result in failure in an exam .

to sign a contract agreeing to do a job

Ex: She decided to sign up for the position after reading the job description .

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

Ex: They stood up quickly to give him a round of applause .

to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind

Ex: He looked back over his shoulder to see if his friend was still there .

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: The therapy sessions helped him get through his emotional struggles .

to raise one's eyes from something one is looking at downwards

Ex: When he heard his name called , he looked up from his book to see who it was .

to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

Ex: The company decided to engage in a philanthropic initiative to support the local community .

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

Ex:

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex:

to rotate or spin around an axis or center point

Ex: The bicycle wheels go around as the cyclist pedals forward .

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

Ex: I 'll get back to you with the results of the analysis as soon as it 's completed .

to remain alive

Ex: Despite the harsh conditions , the species managed to live on and adapt to its environment .

to stay alive or recover after an unpleasant event such as a serious illness

Ex: The emergency response team worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone trapped in the building fire would come through safely .

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: During the race , the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line .

to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal

Ex: The team started out their research project by gathering relevant data and conducting initial experiments .

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

Ex: Pressure can build up in a closed system if not released properly .

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

Ex: The project will start off once the necessary approvals are obtained .