January 30th, 2018 | 
Author: Phrasal verb beginning with “C” by Neeru Madam : A- Z series
Phrasal verb beginning with “C” by Neeru Madam : A- Z series
In this article, we are providing Phrasal Verb which has its own importance in the exam. It covers phrasal verbs starting with”C”. Learn them effectively and impetus yourself for all the upcoming exams regarding English Section in just a needed time and prepare yourself flawlessly.
We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.
Phrasal verbs beginning with “C”
By Neeru Madam (part of the series from A-Z)
Phrasal verbs beginning with C
call back
It is used when you call someone back/make a telephonic call
Example-I can’t talk to you now as I am busy so I will call back.
call for
It is used when someone demands something, they state in public that it’s needed/It is publically demanded
Example-The opposition leader called for an enquiry into the matter
Used with- investigation, ban, enquiry, laws, change, regulations, resignation, removal, reform
call off
It means to cancel an event that was planned or scheduled
The match was called off due to the rain.
Used with-meeting, deal, talks, wedding, match, game, concert, event
call on/upon
It means to visit someone for a short time
On the way to the market I called on a school friend.
call out
It means to use a loud voice to tell something to someone who’s far away, or tell something to a large group.
The teacher called out all the roll numbers of all the students.
calm down
It means to become calmer and less excited or agitated.
The mob calmed down after they were assured of Justice being done in the matter
care for
Usage 1 : It simple means like
I care for him although he has told me clearly that he cant marry me.
Usage 2: It means to look after/take care of something
Indian culture teaches us to care for the elderly.
carry on
It means to continue doing something
Inspite of the severe back ache she carried on with her work as she had to meet a deadline.
carry out
To carry out means to do something.
The police could not carry out the orders as the people became violent
catch on
Usage-It means to becomes popular.
Example-The fashion of faded jeans is catching on among the youth.
catch up
Example: Ravi was twenty metres ahead of me in the race but when my mother cheered for me I soon caught up with him.
Usage 2 catch up
Catch up means to update someone about what all was gone on in his absence.
When ever I visit my school I catch up with my old teachers
cater to
It means to provide people with what they need
Example: This store is catching up as it caters to women who are more than 80kgs in weight
change into
It means to change from one state or form into another
Water changes into vapour at 100 degrees
change over
It means to start using something else instead of what one is already using.
It’s time you changed over to a new mobile.
charge with
It is used when one is officially accused of doing something (crime)
In India a lot of businessmen are charged with tax evasion.
One can be charged of trespass , crime, offence, theft, fraud, murder, assault
cheat out of
It means to get something from somebody by cheating them
He cheated out of his life saving by investing in a bogus scheme.
check in
It is used when one gives one’s details at a hotel’s reception desk, or at an airline’s check-in counter, when one arrives.
check on
It means to look at someone or something to make sure that nothing is wrong
When I could not call my parents for a week they came over to check on if everything was fine.
check out
It means to pay the bill and leave after staying at a hotel, a hospital or a rehabilitation centre
The time for the team to check out is 12 am sharp.
check out
It means to look at something or someone to see how it is.
For example: I went to check out my wedding venue in the morning to see if all was in place.
check through
It means to examine
The invigilator checked through all my documents before I could sit for the exam.
Used with bags, drawers, pockets, emails, accounts, files, essay, report
cheer on
Usage-It means to shout loudly to encourage someone, especially someone who’s playing sport or competing in a race
Example-We all cheered on our favourite athlete.
Nouns often used as objects with cheer on: player, team, athlete, runner, horse, competitor, performer
cheer up
It is used when one feels happier after being sad
Do you think that going to a concert would cheer up the children?
chop up
Meaning: to cut something into pieces with an axe or a knife
The murderer chopped up the body into many pieces and then threw them in the river.
clean out
It means to clean the inside of something
We needed to clean out the drains of any blockage before the monsoons. Phrasal verbs beginning with “C” by Neeru madam
clean up
It means to make something clean and tidy
I asked my son to clean up his roome before he went to bed.
clear out
It is used to tidy a place by removing things that shouldn’t be there
On Diwali time in India people clear out their offices.
close down
It means to shut down something ,a business etc.
All the grinding machines operating in residential areas have been closed down by government orders. phrasal-verbs-beginning-c
come across
It means to meet someone by chance
I came across an old friend in the market.
Phrasal verbs beginning with “C”
come along
It means to make progress or to improve.
Our business is finally coming along after a lot of ups and downs
come along
It means to go with somebody when they’re going somewhere
I asked him to come along with us for the movie to cheer up his mood.
come apart
It means to separate into several pieces, or to break into several parts
Example: The house was so old that it’s roof was coming apart
Online Test Series:: Click Here
It means to move to a lower level or a lower position
We’re all hoping the price of oil comes down again soon.
Phrasal verbs beginning with “C”
come off
It is used when something becomes separated from the thing it’s usually attached to.
Everybody was shock when a wing of the plane came off during the take off.
come out
It means to become available
The new date sheet for the exams will come out next month
come over
It means to visit a place, or to move from one place or country to another
My family decided to come over and settle in Australia in the 1950’s
come through
It means to survive a difficult or dangerous situation or time
They came through the economic crisis by reducing their staff to half. Phrasal verbs beginning with “C”
come up with
It means to think of something like a plan, an idea or a solution to a problem
He came up with a bright idea to sort out the problem.
Medical researchers still haven’t come up with a cure for the common cold.
count on
It means to depend on someone or something to do what is expected or needed/depend
Indian farmers count on the rains to save their crops from the drought.
Join Our Hard Drive/Online SSC CGL 2018 & 2019 Course:Click Here
For More Articles You Can Visit On Below Links:
SSC CGL 2017 Reasoning Paper 5th August 2017
Previous Year Important Paper GK: 9th Aug. Afternoon Shift
Improve Your Skills: SSC CGL 2017 Math Previous Year Paper 5th Aug.
Advance Maths Series for SSC CGL- Mensuration Day 2
SSC CGL REASONING CLASSIFICATION TOPIC
SSC CGL Tier 2: Questions, Tips & Strategy of English Section
Spot the error in the sentence exercise based on tenses
SSC CHSL 2016 Reasoning Solved Questions- 10th Jan. Evening Shift
Reasoning 5 August Evening Paper of SSC CGL 2017 Exam Tier 1
Previous Year Reasoning Questions of SSC CHSL Tier 1
You Can Download Our App From Google Play store By Clicking Below Android App Logo ::
