Common Phrasal Verbs Starting With B
Phrasal Verbs Back down – retreat, admit defeat He finally backed down after the long argument. Back up – support or confirm something Can you back up your claim with evidence? Back away – move backward to avoid something The dog backed away when the stranger approached. Break down – stop working; collapse emotionally The old car broke down on the highway. Break in – enter by force; disturb unexpectedly Burglars broke in while we were on holiday. Break into – enter forcibly; start a new activity suddenly They broke into the building through the window. Break off – end suddenly She broke off the engagement without warning. Break out – start suddenly (war, disease, fire) A fire broke out in the old warehouse. Break through – make a breakthrough The team finally broke through the enemy’s defense. Bring about – cause something to happen New technology has brought about big changes in education. Bring back – return some...
