abide by, attend to, hang in, be up for, bring about: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Phrasal Verbs set 14. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. abide by · phrasal verb

   accept or follow a rule

   United Nations (UN) member countries are expected to abide by certain principles of the UN.

   Synonyms: obey, adhere to

2. attend to · phrasal verb

   deal with

   It is crucial for these companies to pursue ways to attend to customers in a friendly manner.

   Synonyms: take care of, look after

3. hang in · phrasal verb

   stay positive and be patient

   With two more months left to reach my retirement age, I try to hang in but some days are so hard that I don't know if I will be able to make it.

   Synonyms: stay strong, stay determined

4. be up for · phrasal verb

   to be enthusiastic about an upcoming event

   We will have one-on-one interviews with candidates who seem most likely to be up for the challenge.

   Synonyms: be eager about, be willing to

5. bring about · phrasal verb

   cause; trigger

   The lives of the native people have been drastically changed by the environmental and political catastrophes that globalization has brought about.

   Synonyms: result in, lead to