Traveling is an exciting experience, and using the right words can make communication easier. Phrasal verbs are common in English, and they are very useful when talking about travel. Here, I am going to share with you phrasal verbs for traveling along with their meanings and example sentences in English. We can use these verbs in our everyday conversation to create good communication. All are given below; let’s learn…
Phrasal Verbs for Traveling
Here are some simple phrasal verbs for traveling, along with their meanings and easy examples to help you understand them.
1. Set off
Meaning: To start a journey.
Example:
- We set off early.
- She set off alone.
2. Check in
Meaning: To register at a hotel or airport.
Example:
- They checked in.
- I will check in.
3. Take off
Meaning: When a plane leaves the ground.
Example:
- The plane took off.
- It will take off.
4. Get on
Meaning: To board a vehicle (bus, train, plane).
Example:
- He got on quickly.
- Get on the bus.
5. Get off
Meaning: To leave a vehicle (bus, train, plane).
Example:
- She got off.
- Get off here.
6. Pick up
Meaning: To collect someone or something.
Example:
- I picked her up.
- Pick up your bag.
7. Drop off
Meaning: To leave someone or something at a place.
Example:
- Drop me off.
- He dropped off quickly.
8. Look around
Meaning: To explore a place.
Example:
- We looked around.
- Look around the park.
9. Hold up
Meaning: To delay someone or something.
Example:
- The flight was held up.
- Don’t hold us up.
10. Check out
Meaning: To leave a hotel after paying.
Example:
- We checked out early.
- Check out now.
These phrasal verbs are very common and easy to use. Practice them while traveling or in conversations. They will help you sound more natural and confident in English.
Phrasal Verbs for Traveling
More Phrasal Verbs for Traveling
1. Set out
Meaning: To begin a journey.
Example:
- We set out early.
- He set out yesterday.
2. Get away
Meaning: To go on a vacation or escape.
Example:
- Let’s get away.
- She got away quickly.
3. Stop over
Meaning: To stay somewhere briefly during a journey.
Example:
- We stopped over.
- Stop over in Dubai.
4. Come back
Meaning: To return to a place.
Example:
- She came back today.
- I will come back.
5. Go back
Meaning: To return to a previous place.
Example:
- He went back home.
- Go back now.
6. Turn back
Meaning: To return or go in the opposite direction.
Example:
- We turned back.
- Don’t turn back.
7. Take in
Meaning: To visit and enjoy a place.
Example:
- Take in the view.
- We took in everything.
8. Move on
Meaning: To continue to the next place.
Example:
- Let’s move on.
- They moved on quickly.
9. Come across
Meaning: To find something by chance.
Example:
- I came across it.
- We came across a beach.
10. Settle down
Meaning: To stay in a place and relax.
Example:
- Settle down here.
- She settled down happily.
11. Run out of
Meaning: To use all of something and have none left.
Example:
- We ran out of gas.
- Don’t run out of time.
12. Catch up with
Meaning: To reach someone who is ahead of you.
Example:
- Catch up with us.
- I caught up quickly.
13. Look forward to
Meaning: To feel excited about something in the future.
Example:
- I look forward to it.
- She looked forward to traveling.
14. Break down
Meaning: When a vehicle stops working.
Example:
- The car broke down.
- Don’t let it break down.
15. Go off
Meaning: To leave a place for a purpose.
Example:
- She went off alone.
- They went off to explore.
Traveling Phrasal Verbs with Meanings
With these additional phrasal verbs, you’ll have even more vocabulary for talking about travel. Practice these words in your sentences and conversations to make your English even better. Happy learning and happy travels! 🚗🌍✈️
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