Phrasal verbs in English, with pictures
This page shows common phrasal verbs people use for daily actions and routines. Try acting out each movement while saying the words aloud to remember them faster.
wake up
/weɪk ʌp/
To stop sleeping and open your eyes.
“I usually wake up at seven in the morning.”
get up
/ɡet ʌp/
To leave your bed after sleeping.
“He decided to get up and make breakfast.”
turn on
/tɜːrn ɑːn/
To start a machine or light with a switch.
“Please turn on the light in the hallway.”
turn off
/tɜːrn ɔːf/
To stop a machine, light, or water flow.
“Remember to turn off the computer before leaving.”
put on
/pʊt ɒn/
To dress yourself with clothes, shoes, or accessories.
“Put on a warm coat before going outside.”
take off
/teɪk ɔːf/
To leave the ground and begin to fly.
“The plane will take off in ten minutes.”
sit down
/sɪt daʊn/
To lower your body onto a chair or seat.
“Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.”
stand up
/stænd ʌp/
To rise onto your feet.
“The students stand up when the teacher arrives.”
lie down
/laɪ daʊn/
To place your body flat on a surface to rest.
“I feel tired and want to lie down.”
throw away
/θroʊ əˈweɪ/
To put unwanted things in the trash.
“Do not throw away those old glass bottles.”
look for
/lʊk fɔːr/
To search carefully to find something lost.
“Can you help me look for my keys?”
hang up
/hæŋ ʌp/
To place an item of clothing on a hook or hanger.
“Please hang up your wet coat by the door.”
plug in
/plʌɡ ɪn/
To connect an electrical cable into a wall socket.
“You need to plug in your phone charger.”
clean up
/kliːn ʌp/
To make a messy room neat and tidy.
“We should clean up the kitchen after dinner.”
/pɪk ʌp/
To take something from the floor with your hands.
“Please pick up your bag from the floor.”
/wɑːʃ ʌp/
To clean plates, pans, and cutlery after a meal.
“He offered to wash up after dinner.”
