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Phrasal Verbs Library

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narrow down

narrow+down
Extended

reduce a number of choices or possibilities

Example

We need to narrow down the list to three candidates.

العربية
يقلل عدد الخيارات أو الاحتمالات علينا تقليص القائمة إلى ثلاثة مرشحين.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Reduce Choices

listen in

listen+in
Extended

listen secretly or deliberately to a conversation not meant for you

Example

Someone was listening in on our conversation.

العربية
يتنصت أو يستمع عمدًا إلى محادثة ليست موجهة إليه كان شخص ما يتنصت على محادثتنا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Eavesdrop

save up

save+up
Common

save money gradually for a future purpose

Example

We are trying to save up for a vacation.

العربية
يدخر المال تدريجيًا لغرض مستقبلي نحاول ادخار المال لعطلة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Save Money

come up with

come+up+with
Ultra Core

invent an idea, explanation, story, or plan

Example

We need to come up with a better solution.

العربية
يبتكر فكرة أو تفسيرًا أو قصة أو خطة علينا ابتكار حل أفضل.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: up Invent

live through

live+through
Common

experience or endure a difficult process or period

Example

She had to live through a difficult year.

العربية
يمر بتجربة أو فترة صعبة ويتحملها كان عليها أن تمر بسنة صعبة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: through Experience

pack up

pack+up
Extended

pack belongings or stop an activity and prepare to leave

Example

We should pack up before the office closes.

العربية
يحزم الأمتعة أو يوقف النشاط استعدادًا للمغادرة ينبغي أن نحزم أغراضنا قبل إغلاق المكتب.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: up Pack Finish

bring about

bring+about
Ultra Core

cause something to happen

Example

The new policy may bring about major changes.

العربية
يتسبب في حدوث شيء قد تتسبب السياسة الجديدة في تغييرات كبيرة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: about Cause

wash up

wash+up
Common

wash dishes after a meal; in British English, also wash your hands and face

Example

I will wash up after dinner.

العربية
يغسل الأطباق بعد الطعام؛ وفي البريطانية قد يعني غسل اليدين والوجه سأغسل الأطباق بعد العشاء.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Wash Dishes

throw away

throw+away
Common

throw something away because it is unwanted or no longer useful

Example

Do not throw away those receipts yet.

العربية
يرمي شيئًا لأنه غير مرغوب فيه أو لم يعد مفيدًا لا ترمِ تلك الإيصالات بعد.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: away Discard

pull out

pull+out
Ultra Core

withdraw from a place, plan, agreement, or competition

Example

The company may pull out of the agreement.

العربية
ينسحب من مكان أو خطة أو اتفاق أو منافسة قد تنسحب الشركة من الاتفاق.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Withdraw

lock up

lock+up
Common

lock all doors or secure a place before leaving

Example

Please lock up before you leave.

العربية
يقفل كل الأبواب أو يؤمّن المكان قبل المغادرة من فضلك أقفل المكان قبل أن تغادر.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: up Lock Secure

catch on

catch+on
Common

become popular, understood, or accepted

Example

The new idea may catch on quickly.

العربية
يصبح شائعًا أو مفهومًا أو مقبولًا قد تنتشر الفكرة الجديدة بسرعة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: on Become Popular

cheer up

cheer+up
Extended

make someone happier or become happier

Example

I hope this good news will cheer up you.

العربية
يجعل شخصًا أكثر سعادة أو يصبح أكثر سعادة آمل أن ترفع هذه الأخبار الجيدة معنوياتك.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: up Cheer

follow up

follow+up
Common

take additional action after an earlier contact, event, or task

Example

I will follow up with an email tomorrow.

العربية
يتخذ إجراءً إضافيًا بعد اتصال أو حدث أو مهمة سابقة سأتابع برسالة بريد إلكتروني غدًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: up Follow Action

put off

put+off
Ultra Core

delay something until a later time

Example

They decided to put off the meeting until Friday.

العربية
يؤجل شيئًا إلى وقت لاحق قرروا تأجيل الاجتماع إلى يوم الجمعة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: off Postpone

go out

go+out
Ultra Core

leave a place, room, or vehicle

Example

We need to go out before the doors close.

العربية
يخرج من مكان أو غرفة أو مركبة علينا أن نخرج قبل أن تُغلق الأبواب.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Exit

get away with

get+away+with
Ultra Core

do something wrong without being caught or punished

Example

He should not get away with cheating.

العربية
يفعل شيئًا خاطئًا دون أن يُكشف أو يُعاقب لا ينبغي أن يفلت من عقوبة الغش.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: away Avoid Punishment

bring up

bring+up
Ultra Core

raise and care for a child while growing up

Example

They worked hard to bring up their children well.

العربية
يربي طفلاً ويعتني به أثناء نموه عملا بجد لتربية أطفالهما جيدًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Raise Child

Sense: raise a child.

look after

look+after
Ultra Core

take care of a person, animal, or thing

Example

She has to look after her younger brother today.

العربية
يعتني بشخص أو حيوان أو شيء عليها أن تعتني بأخيها الأصغر اليوم.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: after Care For

turn out

turn+out
Ultra Core

have a particular result or develop in a particular way

Example

The event may turn out better than expected.

العربية
ينتهي إلى نتيجة معينة أو يتطور بطريقة معينة قد تسير الفعالية أفضل من المتوقع.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Result

Sense: result or develop.