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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 226 - 250 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 10 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English such as "dress up", "run by", and "count on".

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Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English Vocabulary
to set off

to make something operate, especially by accident

Ex: Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat. 
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to catch up

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

Ex: The car accelerated, trying to catch up with the speeding motorcycle. 
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to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos. 
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to wear out

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

Ex: The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly. 
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to catch on

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: The new diet fad is catching on, attracting individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. 
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to come about

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: How did this situation come about? 
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to leave out

to intentionally exclude someone or something

Ex: The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied. 
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to throw up

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up. 
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to run by
to run by
[Verb]

to tell someone about an idea, especially to know their opinion about it

Ex: He ran the new business strategy by his mentor for guidance. 
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to pass by

to go past someone or something

Ex: The flock of birds passed by the setting sun, creating a beautiful silhouette. 
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to speak up

to express thoughts freely and confidently

Ex: Employees need to speak up if they witness unethical behavior. 
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to pass out

to lose consciousness

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
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to give out

to distribute something among a group of individuals

Ex: The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season. 
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to count on

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: You can count on me to help you with the project; I'm always here for support. 
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to bring about

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The negotiations brought about a resolution to the conflict. 
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to hook up

to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

Ex: They hooked up at the party after getting to know each other. 
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to kick off

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

Ex: To kick off the project, they held a brainstorming session with the entire team. 
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to sit around

to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

Ex: On weekends, I just like to sit around and watch TV. 
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to come before

to have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else

Ex: The safety and well-being of our employees should always come before any other considerations. 
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to go against

to oppose or resist someone or something

Ex: Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests. 
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to derive from

to be originated from something

Ex: Many modern medicines derive from natural plants and their healing properties. 
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to stand up for

to defend or support someone or something

Ex: She bravely stood up for her younger sibling against the school bullies. 
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to pack up

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

Ex: She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move. 
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to bail out

to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

Ex: We're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration. 
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to mow down

to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means

Ex: Machine gun fire mowed down dozens of soldiers in a matter of minutes. 
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