Phrasal Verbs

3216 Phrasal Verbs with their Urdu Meanings and Examples

Bowl over

Surprise someone greatly.

I was BOWLED OVER by the news.

Bowl over

Knock someone to the ground.

He was BOWLED OVER by the crowd rushing out.

Box in

Prevent something from moving, especially vehicles.

I was BOXED IN by the bus and couldn't change lane.

Box up

Pack things in boxes to move them.

At the end of term, I BOXED my books UP and sent them home.

Brace up

Feel more confident or optimistic about something.

You should BRACE UP and stop worrying.

Branch out

Move into a different area of business, etc.

The supermarkets have BRANCHED OUT into banking.

Break away

Leave an organisation, usually to form a new one.

The SDP BROKE AWAY from the Labour Party.

Break down

End negotiations unsuccessfully.

The talks between management and the unions BROKE DOWN acrimoniously.

Break down

Start crying.

He BROKE DOWN in tears.

Break down

Stop working.

My car's BROKEN DOWN, so I came by taxi.

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December 06, 2025
venture
- any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
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