Vocabulary - Office & Leisure Phrasal Verbs

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Catch up (on): To do something you didn't have time to do before.
  • I need to catch up on my emails.
• Get away: To go on a vacation or leave a place to rest.
  • I want to get away this weekend.
• Turn off: To stop a device from working / disconnect.
  • Turn off your computer at 6 PM.
• Head to: To go in a specific direction / go to a place.
  • We are heading to the beach now.
• Cool down: To become less hot or more relaxed.
  • I need a cold juice to cool down.
• Burn out: To become extremely tired from too much work.
  • If you don't rest, you will burn out.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the gaps

Complete the sentences using the phrasal verbs from the list.

1. It is very hot in the office! Let's turn on the AC to .

2. After a busy week, I just want to to the mountains.

3. I have many messages. I need to my WhatsApp.

4. Don't work 12 hours a day, or you will .

Activity 2: Match to a Synonym

Select the correct meaning for each phrasal verb.

1. Head to
Select... A. Disconnect/Deactivate B. Leave/Escape C. Go towards

2. Turn off
Select... A. Disconnect/Deactivate B. Leave/Escape C. Go towards

3. Get away
Select... A. Disconnect/Deactivate B. Leave/Escape C. Go towards