phrasal verbs Flashcards

1
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decide not to do sth you agreed to do

A

back out

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2
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produce and start to sell a new product

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bring out

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3
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stop operating (for companies)

A

close down

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4
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continue (or help to continue) to the end of sth unpleasant or difficult

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see through (to)

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5
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deal with

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see to

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6
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start doing sth in a determined or enthusiastic way

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set to

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7
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start working on sth in order to achieve an aim

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set out

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8
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start (a business, organisation, etc)

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set up

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9
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decrease speed

A

slow down

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10
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increase speed

A

speed up

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11
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do sb’s job for them while they are not available

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stand in for

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12
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start to employ
accept (work or responsibility)

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take on

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13
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take control of (a business, etc)

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take over

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14
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not accept (an offer, request, etc)

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turn down

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