Phrasal verbs

  add on  [phrasal verb] (to add an extra amount or item to something) We will add on our travel expenses. Don’t forget to add on the cost of the meals.   add-on – English Vocabulary

  add in [phrasal verb] (include something with something else) Don’t forget to add in the cost of repairs. It took us two hours to get there, if you add in the time we stopped to rest.   add-in – English Vocabulary

  act up (behave badly): Our children act up from time to time. If you keep acting up like this, I’ll call the police.   (not working properly): This car sometimes acts up in cold weather.   act up – English Vocabulary

  act out (perform something through physical actions and gestures): We will act out the story on stage. You should act out this scene without referring to the text.   (express your feelings through your behavior): Please try not to act out your anger.   act out – English Vocabulary

  act on (act in accordance with): I was acting on the instructions of senior managers. You should act on your father’s advice. John will act on the information he has.   (affect): This medicine only acts on infected tissue.   act on – English Vocabulary