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phrasal verbs - work
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fill in | complete a form by writing information on it |
| get ahead | make progress (further than others have done) |
| fall behind | fail to do something fast enough or on time |
| keep at | continue working on something |
| give up | stop trying to do something before you have finished |
| keep up with | go as far as the others, perform as well |
| get left behind | not keep up with others |
| set up | start a new business |
| close down | end the operations of a business |
| take over | take control of a company (buying its shares) |
| sell out | sell your company or part of it |
| turn down | reject an offer or proposal |
| take on | employ sb |
| work on | try hard to improve or achieve sth |
| give up | stop trying to do something before you have finished |