Here are some common phrasal verbs ending in ‘on’. Their meanings and examples are provided.
[Tweet “Get on – to have a good relationship with someone.”]
Get on – to have a good relationship with someone.
- I get on really well with the people at work, everyone is very friendly.
Take on – to accept extra work.
- I will take on a lot of extra hours this week, I need the money.
Build on – to use your success to go further.
- She has really built on her excellent work in this department, I think she should be promoted.
[Tweet “Decide on – to choose.”]
Decide on – to choose.
- I’m trying to decide on what type of cake I want for the wedding.
Hold on – to wait.
- Please hold on, the manager isn’t ready to see you yet.
Try on – to try clothes to see if they fit.
- Could I try on this dress in a size ten please?
Go on – to continue
- Sorry about that interruption, please go on.
[Tweet “Carry on – to continue”]
Carry on – to continue
- I carried on with my work after a swim.
Come on – to go down
- Come on down kids! Dinner is ready!
Pile on – to gain weight
- He has been piling on the pounds lately.
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