set up, put out, talk over, try out, take off: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Intermediate set 16. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. set up · phrasal verb

   to put something together and make it ready for use

   My wife set up the living room exactly the way she wanted it.

   Synonyms: install, put together, prepare

2. put out · phrasal verb

   to make a fire stop; extinguish

   The firefighters put out the house fire before it spread.

   Synonyms: extinguish, blow out

3. talk over · phrasal verb

   to discuss a problem carefully with someone

   We have serious problems here. Let's talk them over like adults.

   Synonyms: discuss, go over

4. try out · phrasal verb

   to test something to see if it works well for you

   I tried out four cars before I found the one that I liked.

   Synonyms: test, experiment with

5. take off · phrasal verb

   remove clothing

   It was so hot that I had to take off my shirt.

   Synonyms: remove, pull off