Phrasal Verbs List - Charlie, your teacher of English
phrasal verb

meaning

example sentence

hand sth out

To distribute to a group of people; to
give to several people

We will hand out the invitations at
the door.

hand sth over To give, usually unwillingly; to surrender The police asked the man to hand
someone or something to another
over his wallet and his weapons.

hang in

To be persistent, refuse to stop; to
persevere

The politician decided to hang in the
campaign despite the negative
comments in the press.

hang on

To wait a short time/awhile (informal)

Hang on while I grab my coat and
shoes!

hang out

To spend time relaxing (informal); to
spend time in a place habitually.

Instead of going to the party we are
just going to hang out at my place.

hang up

To end a phone call; to put a telephone
receiver back in its cradle

He didn't say goodbye before he
hung up.

hold sb/ sth
back

To prevent from doing/going; to restrain I had to hold my dog back because
someone, something, or an animal from there was a cat in the park.
getting at or getting to someone or
something.

hold sth back

To hide an emotion; to hold back; to
keep from being perceived by others

Jamie held back his tears at his
grandfather's funeral.

hold on

To wait a short time; to stop and wait,
as if awaiting further instructions or
developments

Please hold on while I transfer you to
the Sales Department.

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