pick up, barge in, look up to, run over, give away: meanings and examples

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

1. pick up · phrasal verb

   to take someone from a place with your car; give someone a ride

   Harry used to pick up hitchhikers on the way to town but stopped doing that after an unfortunate incident.

2. barge in · phrasal verb

   enter or interrupt suddenly

   I am very sorry to barge in on you like this but I wanted to talk to you in person.

   Synonyms: interrupt, intervene

3. look up to · phrasal verb

   respect someone

   What really makes so many young people look up to her is the fact that she speaks bravely on social issues and encourages other women to speak bravely, as well.

   Synonyms: admire, respect, regard highly

4. run over · phrasal verb

   drive a vehicle over a person or thing

   The taxi driver claimed that he did not run over the lady's foot and that she had stepped back from the car before he ever moved off.

   Synonyms: hit, knock down

5. give away · phrasal verb

   to reveal a secret

   My grandmother would never give away her secret recipe of this soup but one time she mentioned that celery was an essential ingredient.

   Synonyms: reveal, disclose, let out