PHRASAL VERB WITH "ON"
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Add on (to) | Include or attach something extra | "Don't forget to add on the delivery charge (to the total amount)." |
| Bank on | Rely, depend or count on | "I hope Sam gets the job he applied for. He's banking on it." |
| Build on | Use as a basis for further progress | "We hope to build on the success of the new product." |
| Carry on | Continue or pursue an activity | "You can carry on playing the piano while I decorate the tree." |
| Check on | Verify or keep an eye on something or someone | "Be sure you check on the baby regularly." |
| Count on | Be confident that you can rely on someone | "We live in No10. You can count on us if ever you need help." |
| Decide on | Choose; reach a final decision | "Have you decided on a date for your wedding?" |
| Get on (with) | Have a good relationship with someone | I'm lucky. I get onwell with my mother-in-law! |
| Go on | Continue or pursue an activity | "Don't let me interrupt you. Please go on." |
| Hang on/onto | Hold firmly | "Hang onto the handrail or you might fall!" |
| Hang on | Keep rather than lose | "Employment is difficult here so it's advisable to hang on to your job." |
| Hang on | Wait a moment. | "Hang on a second. I've almost finished!" |
| Hold on | Wait a short while | "A flight on Friday? Please hold on while I see what's available" |
| Hold on (to) | Grip firmly | "Hold on to the lead or the dog will run away!" |
| Move on | Advance or proceed to the next stage | "Let's move on to the next item on the agenda." |
| "Could those waiting please move on?" | ||
| Pass on | Give, transfer or forward a message to someone | "Mr. Stern is absent today but I'll pass on your message to him." |
| Pick on | Treat badly or unkindly one person in a group | "Bullies often pick on younger children at school." |
| Pounce on | Jump or leap onto something | "The cat pounced on the mouse." |
| Pounce on | Attack someone verbally | "Don't pounce on me just because I gave my opinion!" |
| Settle on | Choose something after considering several options | "Have you settled on a style for your new kitchen?" |
| Seize on/upon | Quickly take advantage of an opportunity | "As soon as his wife suggested it, he immediately seized on the idea." |
| "It is hoped that both sides will seize upon the ceasefire to start negotiations." | ||
| Take on | Employ or hire people | "I'm sorry. We are not taking on any more staff this year. " |
| Try on | Put on an item of clothing to see if it fits | "Excuse me. Where can I try on these trousers please?" |
| Turn on | Activate a device, appliance or machine | "Could you turn on the lights please?" |
| Turn on | Interest someone or make someone become interested | "Science fiction really doesn't turn me on." |