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

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to clock on [verb]

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

Ex: Do n't forget to clock on when you arrive to ensure accurate attendance records .

to gamble on [verb]

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

Ex: We 're going to gamble on a different approach to marketing to attract a broader audience .

to grow on [verb]

to gradually like someone or something more and more

Ex: As I got to know him better , his sense of humor began to grow on me .

to hang on [verb]

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

Ex: Hang on a second ; I need to grab my coat before we leave .

to hold on [verb]

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

Ex: Hold on !

to rebound on [verb]

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

Ex: Trying to spread false rumors about his rival ended up rebounding on the politician , damaging his credibility .

to sit on [verb]

to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision

Ex: Despite the urgency , the government seemed to sit on the environmental concerns , causing frustration among activists .

to stake on [verb]

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

Ex: The company 's leadership chose to stake on a radical business expansion , risking its established brand image for potential future growth .

to bear on [verb]

to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way

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to go on to [verb]

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

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to come on [verb]

to make progress or improve

Ex: The project is coming on well ; we 're ahead of schedule .

to improve on [verb]

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

Ex: The artist believes that each of his paintings should improve on the previous one in terms of creativity and depth .

to fall on [verb]

to experience a particular situation or outcome

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to stumble on [verb]

to find something or someone unexpectedly

Ex: As he was cleaning the attic , he stumbled on a box of old family photographs .

to happen on [verb]

to find or encounter something without actively searching for it

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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)