Phrasal Verbs in Context

A **phrasal verb** = verb + particle (preposition/adverb). The meaning often changes completely. **Common separable phrasal verbs** (object can go in between): - **pick up** → collect: I'll **pick you up** from the station. - **turn down** → reject: She **turned down** the offer. - **put off** → postpone: They **put off** the meeting. - **figure out** → understand: I can't **figure out** this problem. - **fill in/out** → complete a form: Please **fill in** this application. **Inseparable phrasal verbs** (object must go after): - **look after** → take care of: She **looks after** her parents. - **come across** → find by chance: I **came across** an old photo. - **get along with** → have a good relationship: Do you **get along with** your colleagues? - **run out of** → have no more: We've **run out of** sugar. **Professional/formal:** - **carry out** → conduct: The team **carried out** a survey. - **set up** → establish: He **set up** his own startup. - **bring up** → raise a topic: She **brought up** a valid concern.