phrasal verbs

Question 1

Working on

Answer 1

1. used for saying that you are dealing with something
2. to spend time producing or improving something
   Ex.
   - He´ll have to work on getting fit be before de game
   - We’re working on a new product to get it just right

Question 2

Keep up

Answer 2

1. to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something.
   Ex. she walks so fast I can never keep up with her.
2. go at the same speed as something or someone.
   Ex.
   I’m so busy at work that I can’t keep up with it all.

Question 3

take over

Answer 3

1. to assume control
2. to buy out the ownership of a company
3. to conquer
   Ex.
   She took over the project las year. It´s hers now.

Question 4

Keep at

Answer 4

1. Persevere
2. Insist
3. Continue doing something even if you want to stop.
   Ex.
   This new job is really hard, but I’m going to keep at it.

Question 5

fill in

Answer 5

1. Complete a form
2. add information to a document, e.g. you name/address.
   Ex.
   To apply for the job, you need to fill in this form.

Question 6

turn down

Answer 6

1. to reject someone or something
2. No accept an offer, request or application.
   Ex.
   He applied for a job in an international company, but they turned him down.

Question 7

get ahead

Answer 7

1. to become more successful especially at work
2. be more successful, or progress faster
   Ex.
   - If you want to get ahead, you need to work hard.
   - My supervisor is going on vacation, and I will fill in for her. This may help me get ahead in the company.