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

meaning

example sentence

turn sth on

To start the energy, switch on; to switch It's too dark in here. Let's turn some
on and start running
lights on.

turn sth up

To increase the volume, speed, intensity Can you turn the music up? This is
or strength (heat, light etc)
my favorite song.

turn up

To appear suddenly; to appear or come
to your attention

Our cat turned up after we put
posters up all over the neighborhood.

try sth on

To put on clothes to see how they look
or fit

I'm going to try these jeans on, but I
don't think they will fit.

try sth out

To test someone or something for a
while; to sample the performance of
someone or something

I am going to try this new brand of
detergent out.

use sth up

To finish the supply; to consume or use
all of something

The kids used all of the toothpaste
up so we need to buy some more.

Wake sb up

To stop sleeping; to become awake;
waken:

We have to wake up early for work
on Monday.

warm sb/ sth
up

To increase the temperature; to make
someone or something warmer

You can warm your feet up in front
of the fireplace.

warm up

To prepare for an athletic event by
I always warm up by doing sit-ups
exercising, stretching, or practicing for a before I go for a run.
short time beforehand

wear off

To fade away; to diminish gradually in
effect until gone

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Most of my make-up wore off before
I got to the party.