Activity 3.1: Vocabulary:
Study the meanings of the phrasal verbs in the table.
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
| act out | perform something with actions and gestures | The students acted out the story on stage. |
| act on | to take action because of something like information received | The police were acting on a tip from an informer and caught the thief. |
| act up | behave badly or strangely | The printer is acting up again, so I can’t print my report. |
| add on | Include | They decided to add on an extra bedroom to the house. |
| add up | to make a mathematical total | All the small expenses add up quickly if you’re not careful. |
| aim at | to target | This campaign is aimed at raising awareness about climate change. |
| allow for | include something in a plan or calculation | When planning your trip, allow for delays at the airport. |
| allow of | make possible, permit | The tight schedule does not allow of any changes. |
| back away | retreat or go backwards | He backed away from the project when it became too complicated. |
| back down | retract or withdraw your position or proposal in an argument | She refused to back down during the negotiation. |
| back up | make a copy of computer data | Make sure to back up your files regularly. |