Phrasal verbs

plug in

  plug in (to connect an electrical device to another or to an electrical outlet using a plug) I plugged in the keyboard at the back of the computer. Where can I plug in the vacuum cleaner? I unplug the phone when I’m too busy. Opposite: unplug   envocabulary.com

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follow up

  follow up (to try to find out more about) The CEO decided to follow up on this project as it proceeds. The police never followed up on his complaint. (to do something more to complete or deal with something) I’ll follow up on my letter with phone calls. You just start the work, …

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try on

  try on (put on to check if it fits or how it looks) Let me try on the shoes to see if they fit. I never buy something that expensive without trying it on. She tried on dozens of wedding dresses before I found one she liked.   envocabulary.com

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have on

  have on (dressed in, wearing) He had a dark suit and a red necktie on. Jane is wearing the same dress that I have on. Don’t go outside without your shoes on.   envocabulary.com

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button up

  button up (to fasten something using its buttons) Button up your jacket; otherwise, you’ll get sick from the cold. He likes to button up his shirt right to the neck.   envocabulary.com

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