English Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Commonly-used phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verbs relating to the TELEPHONE
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Call back | Return a call | If it's Tom, tell him I'll call him back.. |
| Cut off | Disconnect abruptly | I was cut off before I could finish explaining. |
| Get back to | Return a call | When do you think he can get back to me? |
| Get off | Stop talking on the phone | I'll ask him as soon as he gets off the phone. |
| Get through | Succeed in reaching someone on the phone | She called the train station several times but she couldn't get through. |
| Hang up | End a conversation / put the phone down | I know you're angry but please don't hang up. Let me explain. |
| Hang on | Wait for a short period | Hang on a second. I think I've got the address. |
| Hold on | Wait for a short period | Hold on a minute please. I'll see if she's free. |
| Pick up | Answer the telephone | Can someone pick up the pphone please? |
| Put through | Connect one caller to another | I'll put you through to Dr Brown's secretary. |
| Slow down | Speak more slowly | You're speaking too fast. Could you slow down a little please? |
| Speak up | Speak louder | I can't hear very well. Could you speak up? |
| Switch off | Deactivate a mobile or cell phone | You couldn't reach me because my phone was switched off. Sorry about that. |
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