call off, fill out, bring up, find out, blow up: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Intermediate set 7. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. call off · phrasal verb

   cancel

   We had to call off the meeting as the manager was unable to attend.

   Synonyms: cancel, drop

2. fill out · phrasal verb

   complete a form

   Fill out this application form and send it over email.

   Synonyms: fill in, complete

3. bring up · phrasal verb

   raise children

   They have moved out of London to the country to bring up their children.

   Synonyms: raise, look after

4. find out · phrasal verb

   to learn something you did not know before

   My sister found out that her husband had been planning a surprise party for her.

   Synonyms: learn, discover

5. blow up · phrasal verb

   to destroy something with a bomb

   The terrorists tried to blow up the railroad station.

   Synonyms: explode, blast, bomb