Separable & Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

Separable Phrasal Verbs

Turn down: To reject or refuse something.
- I had to turn down an expensive hotel and find a more affordable one.
- I turned him down because walking was faster.

Put off: To delay or postpone something.
- I almost put off my trip because of bad weather.
- I put cycling off due to the intense heat.

Give up: To stop trying or quit.
- I wanted to cycle up a steep hill but almost gave up halfway.
- I was looking for Buddha, but almost gave the search up when it started to get dark.

Pick up: To gather or acquire something.
- I picked up a few souvenirs from a local market.
- I picked some cat food up from the pet store.

Write down: To record something in writing.
- I wrote down some useful phrases in the local language.
- I wrote notes down in my notepad.

Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

Look after: To take care of something or someone.
- I had to look after my belongings carefully in crowded areas.
- I had to look after the cats while my friends were away.

Look forward to: To eagerly anticipate something.
- I was really looking forward to trying local food.
- I am looking forward to going home after this trip.

Come across: To find something by chance.
- I came across a hidden café that wasn’t in any guidebook.
- I came across hidden temples while cycling through the countryside.

Put up with: To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
- I had to put up with noisy hostel roommates for a few nights.
- I had to put up with loud guests in the hotel in the morning.

Run out of: To use up all of something.
- Halfway through a hike, I ran out of water and had to find a stream.
- I ran out of money and had to use my credit card.