come across, cross out, cut in, make up, turn in: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Upper-Intermediate set 6. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. come across · phrasal verb

   to find or meet someone or something unexpectedly

   I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet.

   Synonyms: discover, bump into, stumble upon

2. cross out · phrasal verb

   to draw a line through written words to show that they should be removed

   Please cross out your old address on this form and write the new one.

   Synonyms: erase, delete, black out, cut out

3. cut in · phrasal verb

   to interrupt

   As Jerry and I were discussing the matter, Nicole cut in and said she already fixed the problem.

   Synonyms: interfere, intervene, meddle, intrude

4. make up · phrasal verb

   to invent a story or an explanation

   There was no way that I could tell him the truth. So I made up this story.

   Synonyms: fictionalize, put together, create

5. turn in · phrasal verb

   to submit or give something like a document or an assignment

   All students are expected to turn in their assignments by the end of the week. Assignments submitted later than that will not be accepted.

   Synonyms: hand in, submit