Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Others (On)

to mark the start of one's work using a clock or some other electronic device

to take a risk on a particular outcome, often with uncertain results

to gradually like someone or something more and more

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

to aim for a goal by taking a negative action, but experience unintended negative consequences

to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision

to risk something valuable, such as money, reputation, etc. based on the outcome of a particular situation

to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way

to move from one item or topic to the next in a sequence or discussion

to make progress or improve

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

to experience a particular situation or outcome

to find something or someone unexpectedly

to find or encounter something without actively searching for it