![]() CATEGORIES: BiologyChemistryConstructionCultureEcologyEconomyElectronicsFinanceGeographyHistoryInformaticsLawMathematicsMechanicsMedicineOtherPedagogyPhilosophyPhysicsPolicyPsychologySociologySportTourism |
These are verbs with more than one part; the verb and one or two particles.'close down' = to shut
'fight against' = to make an effort to stop something happening
'go back on something' = to change an agreement
'put back' = to postpone, delay in time
'fall behind' = not risen as fast as, fail to do something as fast as required
'turn down' = to refuse, not accept
'fill in for someone' = to replace someone during an absence
'back someone up' = to support or to help
'work out' = to calculate
'drag on' = to last a long time, go on longer than anticipated
Common Phrasal Verbs 2 In English, we use a lot of phrasal verbs. These are verbs with more than one part; the verb and one or two particles. Let's continue looking at some of the most common in the area of Human Resources: 'get on' = to have a good relationship · I don't like my boss. We just don't get on. · The atmosphere is terrible. He doesn't get on with his co-workers. 'follow up' = to find out more about or take further action on something. · Before we offer her the job, we need to follow up on her references. · The training is followed up by regular refresher courses over a six-month period. 'set up' = to arrange for an activity or event to happen · I'd like to discuss it further. Can we set up a meeting? · I've set up interviews with the remaining three candidates. 'make up' = do or pay extra to cover a difference. · I'd like to leave early on Friday. I'll make up the time next week. · There was an error in your expenses. We'll make up the difference next month. 'hand in' = to give something · He's leaving at the end of the month. He has handed in his resignation. · I haven't handed my time sheet in yet. I must do it now. 'work out' your notice = to continue working through the period after you have resigned. · They asked him to leave immediately. He didn't have to work out his notice. · He negotiated a deal so he didn't have to work out his notice and could leave sooner. 'sort out' = to resolve · We don't know who is going to replace Sue. We have to sort it out soon. · I have finally sorted out the error on the time sheets. It's all correct now. 'carry on' = to continue · We still haven't found a suitable candidate. We'll have to carry on looking. · Until we get the new software installed, we'll have to carry on using the old. 'back out' = to decide not to do something previously agreed. · They had agreed to do it but then backed out. · He had accepted the post but backed out at the last minute so we're considering other candidates. 'go with' = to adopt or support an idea or plan. · I think your idea is a good one. I think we should go with it. · We're not really sure which agency to go with. We don't think any of them are really what we are really looking for.
Date: 2015-01-02; view: 878
|