Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Interacting or Documenting

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up'

to suddenly become silent or stop talking

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to compliment someone to gain something in return

Ex: He tried buttering up his friend with compliments to borrow his car .

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

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to seek something that belongs to one or is needed, often to find more information about it

Ex: I 'll chase up the report from the team and get back to you .

to talk with someone in a playful or romantic way to explore a potential connection

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to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

Ex: When discussing her personal life , Sarah tends to clam up and change the subject .

to inappropriately touch someone for one's sexual pleasure, specifically without their permission

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

Ex: The detective decided to follow up on the witness 's testimony to gather additional evidence .

to cause someone or something to be quiet

Ex: The parent hushed up the crying baby by rocking it gently .

to collaborate with someone else or a group to work together on a shared task or objective

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to come together with someone, usually by prior arrangement or plan in order to spend time or do something together

Ex: I have already met up with my colleagues to discuss the project .

to confess and take responsibility for one's mistakes

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to call someone using a telephone

Ex: He phoned up his sister to wish her a happy birthday .

to make someone like one by being exceptionally kind toward them

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to sign a contract agreeing to do a job

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

to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request

Ex: The manager softened up the team by acknowledging their hard work before introducing new challenges .

to reach an agreement or manage a dispute, often by coming to terms or resolving differences

Ex: The siblings had a disagreement over the family inheritance but eventually managed to square up and divide the assets fairly .

to attempt to gain favor or approval from someone in a position of authority by engaging in actions or saying things to please them

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to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to sum up their findings in a brief paragraph .

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

Ex: The spokesperson talked up the company 's commitment to sustainability in the interview .