Work & Business — Phrasal Verbs
Meetings, projects, and office tasks · 8 phrasal verbs · Level B1
carry out
Meaning: to do or complete a task or plan
Example: Companies in Austin carry out a survey of new customers every year.
set up
Meaning: to start or arrange something
Example: Michael sets up a meeting with the new client.
deal with
Meaning: to handle a problem or a person
Example: Lisa deals with customer questions all day.
hand in
Meaning: to give finished work to someone in charge
Example: David hands in his report on Monday morning.
take over
Meaning: to take control of something
Example: Emma takes over the project while her manager is away.
call off
Meaning: to cancel something that was planned
Example: They call off the meeting because the manager is sick.
bring up
Meaning: to start talking about a topic
Example: Jack brings up the budget at every meeting.
follow up
Meaning: to check on something or do more about it later
Example: Please follow up with the client by email tomorrow.