Phrasal verbs – Part 5
Phrasal verb meaning example sentence
hand something down: give something used to someone else: I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.
hand something in: submit: I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
hand something out: to distribute to a group of people: We will hand out the invitations at the door.
hand something over: give (usually unwillingly): The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.
hang in: stay positive (informal): Hang in there. I’m sure you’ll find a job very soon.
hang on: wait a short time (informal): Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
hang out: spend time relaxing (informal): Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.
hang up: end a phone call: He didn’t say goodbye before he hung up.
hold someone/something back: prevent from doing/going: I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.
hold something back: hide an emotion: Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather’s funeral.
hold on: wait a short time: Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
hold onto someone/something: hold firmly using your hands or arms: Hold onto your hat because it’s very windy outside.
hold someone/something up: rob: A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.
keep on doing something: continue doing: Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.
keep something from someone: not tell: We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
keep someone/something out: stop from entering: Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room.
keep something up: continue at the same rate: If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.
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