Branch out. Example: I’m leaving the company to branch out on my own.
5
Enter (with effort or force)
Break into. Example: It’s always been his ambition to break into broadcasting.
10
Continue
Carry on. Example: He moved to New York to carry on his work.
15
to permenantly stop operating
Close down. Example: The firm has decided to close down its Chicago branch. (Can be separated)
20
Feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
Look forward to. Example: We look forward to hearing from you soon. Remember that this uses a gerund after!)
25
Write something down
Note down. (Commonly used in the UK. "Write down" is more common in the US.) Example: Her answers were noted down on the chart. (Can be separated)
5
Resign or leave (a position/job) or to choose a lesser title
Step down. Example: The chairman was forced to step down due to ill health.
10
Become successful or popular very fast
Take off. Example: Her business has really taken off.
15
Fill a particular amount of space or time
Take up. Example: These files take up a lot of disk space. (remember that we COMMONLY use a quantifier after this phrasal verb- a lot, a little, some, etc.)
20
Consider carefully the advantages or disadvantages of a situation
Weigh up (UK) Weigh out (US). Example: I’m weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job.
25
Make a copy of information
Back up. Example: It’s a good idea to back up your files onto a memory stick (noun = backup / replacement) back (someone) up = support someone.
5
Do and complete a task
Carry out. The building work was carried out by a local contractor. (CAN be separated!!!)
10
Happen or arise
Come up. Example: I’m going to have to cancel our meeting – something’s come up.
15
To create something from your imagination. Devise a plan.
come up with. Example: I came up with an idea to solve all of our computer problems!