Business Phrasal Verbs | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

write something off

Cancel a debt; accept that an amount of money has been lost or that a debt will not be paid.

wind something or itself up

Finish or close something, especially a business or a legal matter.

turn something over to somebody

Give control or responsibility of something to someone else.

turn something out

Produce something or expel someone.

turn down

Refuse or reject an offer or request.

turn something around

Reverse the fortunes of a business or situation; improve performance.

tie something up (in something)

Invest or involve resources or funds in a particular way.

tie something up

Occupy or use up a resource or time.

take over (from somebody) (as something), take something over (from somebody)

Assume control or responsibility from someone else.

take something over

Gain control of a business, company, etc.

take something on

Accept a task or responsibility.

take somebody or something on

Employ someone or confront a challenge.

take somebody on

Hire or employ someone.

take off

Become successful or popular very quickly; or a business starts to do well.

stock up (on/with something)

Buy a large quantity of something.

step down (as/from something)

Resign from a position or role.

start up, start something up

Begin a new business or initiative.

smarten something or somebody up

Improve the appearance or performance.

sign up, sign somebody up

Enroll or enlist oneself or someone else in a service or activity.

shop around

Compare prices and options before making a purchase or decision.

shake somebody or something up

Cause a major change or shock to an organization or system.

set something up

Arrange, establish, or prepare something.

sell something off

Dispose of assets, stock, or material by selling.

run up something

Accumulate or increase something, often a debt.

run something by/past someone

Inform someone about something or get their opinion.

rule somebody or something out

Exclude someone or something from consideration.

round something up

Gather or collect people or things.

roll something out

Launch or introduce a new product or service.

rip somebody off

Cheat someone, usually financially.

report to somebody

Be responsible to someone in a job; inform them of your actions.

report back

Return with information or feedback.

put up something

Erect a structure or offer resistance.

put something together

Assemble or compile various elements.

put something in

Invest effort, time, or resources into an endeavor.

pull out, pull out of something

Withdraw from an activity, situation, or agreement.

prop something up

Support or sustain something, often financially.

pick up

Collect something or someone; or a business starts to do well.

have something out

Resolve a conflict or dispute through discussion or argument.

pencil something or somebody in

Tentatively schedule.

pay up, pay up something

Complete payment on a debt or obligation.

pay something back, pay somebody back

Return money owed; or take revenge.

open up, open something up

Start to talk more about your personal feelings or start a business or opportunity.

mount up

Accumulate or increase over time.

measure up (to/against something)

Meet a standard or be as good as expected.

mark something up

Increase the price of an item or annotate a document.

lock somebody, something or yourself into something, lock somebody in

Commit firmly to an agreement or situation, or secure something/someone in a place.

level off

Stabilize after a period of change or growth.

lay something out

Explain something clearly or arrange something.

lay somebody off

Dismiss an employee from their job due to lack of work or funds.

key something in, key something into something

Enter data into a computer or device.

hook up (with somebody)

Form a partnership or relationship, or casually meet with someone.

hook something or somebody up (to something)

Connect a machine or device to a power supply or another machine.

hold up

Delay or rob someone or a place.

hire somebody or something out

Provide services or rent something for temporary use.

head something up

Lead or be in charge of a project or group.

hand something over (to somebody), hand over (to somebody)

Give control, responsibility, or possession to another person.

hammer out something

Negotiate or work out the details of an agreement.

go under

Fail financially or go bankrupt.

go down, go up

Decrease or increase in value or amount.

focus on something

Concentrate or pay special attention to a particular issue or task.

firm up something

Make an arrangement more definite or solid.

fill in for somebody

Temporarily do someone else's job or role.

fill someone in (on something)

Inform someone about something.

fall through

Fail to happen or be completed (especially plans or arrangements).

factor something in, factor something into something

Include a particular factor or element in your calculations or planning.

dry up

Lose or lack a resource, especially money or business.

drum up something

Generate interest or support for something.

drop off

Decrease, diminish, or deliver something to a location.

draw something up

Formally prepare or write a document or plan.

dispose of something

Get rid of something or throw it away.

deal with something

Handle, manage, or address a situation or task.

cut back (on something) cut something back

Reduce the amount or number of something.

copy somebody in (on something)

Include someone in an email or communication.

contract something out (to somebody)

Outsource a task or job to an external party.

close something down, close down

Shut down an operation or cease its activities.

clean something up

Tidy or resolve a mess or problem.

catch on

Become popular or understood.

cash in (on something)

Benefit or make a profit from an opportunity.

carry something out

Execute or perform a task.

call back

Return a phone call or invite someone to return.

buy somebody or something out

Purchase someone's share or ownership in something.

burn out, burn yourself out

Become extremely exhausted or lose enthusiasm due to overwork.

build something up

Gradually develop or increase something.

bring something up

Mention or raise a topic or issue.

bring something out

Release or introduce a product or publication.

bring something in, bring something into something

Introduce or incorporate something into a situation or place.

bring somebody in

Involve an external person or expert in a situation.

bring something forward

Move an event or deadline to an earlier time.

break something up, break itself up

Disband or end a meeting, relationship, or gathering.

break into something

break something down (into something)

Divide something into smaller parts.

break down

Stop functioning or fail emotionally.

branch out

to begin to do a new job or an activity that you do not ususally do

bottom out

reach their lowest point and then stop getting worse

be down, be up

to be a lower level or a highler level or rate

beat somebody or something

to defeat in a competition

bail somebody or something out (of something)

to rescue sb/sth from diffiuclties, especially financial ones

back something up

to make a copy of a file, a program that can be used if the main one fails or needs extra support

account for something

to form or be the source for a particular amount

Wrap up

To complete or finish something. For instance, "Let's wrap up this meeting and summarize the action points."

Turn down

To reject an offer or request.

Team up with

To collaborate or join forces with someone.

Stand out

To be noticeably better or different from something.

Run out of

To have no more of something.

Point out

To highlight or mention a specific fact or detail.

Lay off

To dismiss employees from their jobs, often due to economic reasons.

Figure out

To understand or find a solution to a problem.

Draw up

To prepare a document in a formal way.

Call off

To cancel something.

Work out

resolving problems or finding solutions.

Cut back on

reducing something, often expenses or resources.

Run by/Run past

seeking approval or feedback on an idea or plan.

Go through

review, examine, or analyze something in detail.

Take over

assuming control or responsibilities for something or someone else.

Bring up

introduce a topic into a discussion. For example,

Reach out

Used for initiating contact with someone, often for help, information, or networking.

Look into

investigate or research something.

Follow up

continuing a previous action or contacting someone after an initial interaction.

Set up

plan or start something, like a business or a meeting.