Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Starting, Continuing, or Getting Closer (On)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon'
to act on
to act on [verb]

to take action to continue with a task or situation

Ex: Let 's act on the plan we discussed and move the project forward .
to bring on
to bring on [verb]

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

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to crack on
to crack on [verb]

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

Ex: Instead of dwelling on setbacks , the entrepreneur chose to crack on and find innovative solutions .
to drag on
to drag on [verb]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

Ex: As the negotiations continued to drag on , it became evident that reaching a compromise would be challenging .
to draw on
to draw on [verb]

to advance toward the end of a specific period of time

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to encroach on
to encroach on [verb]

to gradually invade a particular area, exceeding established boundaries

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to gain on
to gain on [verb]

to get closer to a person or thing that is being pursued, often in a race, competition, or chase

Ex: With each passing day , the detective felt he was gaining on the elusive criminal .
to get on
to get on [verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: They got on the plane and found their seats .
to get on for
to get on for [verb]

to approach or be close to a particular time or hour

Ex: The movie was longer than expected ; it was getting on for three hours .
to go on with
to go on with [verb]

to continue an activity

Ex: Despite the interruptions , she decided to go on with her presentation .
to hold on
to hold on [verb]

to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers

Ex: The soldiers had to hold on through the harsh conditions of the winter campaign to secure victory .
to keep on
to keep on [verb]

to continue an action or state without interruption

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to live on
to live on [verb]

to remain alive

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

to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions

Ex: The explorers were tired , but they chose to press on through the dense forest .
to push on
to push on [verb]

to persistently continue doing something or move forward

Ex: When others doubted the feasibility of the idea , the innovator pushed on , eventually proving them wrong .
to run on
to run on [verb]

to continue without a pause, often lasting longer than expected or needed

Ex: The marathon runner did n't realize the race would run on for an additional mile due to a last-minute course change .
to soldier on
to soldier on [verb]

to continue moving forward despite obstacles, challenges, or difficulties

Ex: Despite setbacks , she decided to soldier on with her ambitious project .
to stay on
to stay on [verb]

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

Ex: I plan to stay on at the company until I reach retirement age .
to switch on
to switch on [verb]

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

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to turn on
to turn on [verb]

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to rumble on
to rumble on [verb]

(of a situation or issue) to continue for a long period of time without resolution

Ex: The effects of climate change are expected to rumble on for generations if not addressed urgently .
Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon'
Starting, Continuing, or Getting Closer (On) Communicating or Discussing (On) Depending, Trusting, or Encouraging (On) Striving, Risking, or Revealing (On)
Fooling, Harming, or Treating Badly (On) Understanding or Contemplating (On) Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On) Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)
Others (On) Performing an Action (Upon)