Communication — Phrasal Verbs
Talking, calling, and passing messages · 8 phrasal verbs · Level B1
speak up
Meaning: to talk louder or give your opinion openly
Example: Please speak up — we can’t hear you at the back.
point out
Meaning: to show or mention an important fact
Example: Emma points out a mistake in the email.
get back to
Meaning: to reply to someone later
Example: I don’t know the answer, but I will get back to you today.
run into
Meaning: to meet someone by chance
Example: Jack runs into an old friend at a café in Austin.
call back
Meaning: to return someone’s phone call
Example: David is busy now, but he calls back in an hour.
hang up
Meaning: to end a phone call
Example: Don’t hang up — I still need the address.
look up
Meaning: to search for information
Example: Lily looks up the train times online.
pass on
Meaning: to give a message to someone else
Example: Please pass on the message to Michael.