Some common business English phrasal verbs that use on. Get on = (1) have a good relationship with someone: She gets on well with the Accounts Director = (2) to progress: How are you getting on with the launch? Take on = employ people: We arent taking on any more staff this year. Go on = continue: Please go on. Id like to hear more about your plans for the new office. Sit on = to stall or delay something: We proposed this some time ago, but the Chairman has been sitting on the plans and were no further forward. Build on = use your successes to go further: They built on their early success and soon expanded to become the biggest catering firm in the South East. Crack on = work fast: Im sorry I cant stop and talk – I need to crack on with some work. Work on = use your influence with someone: Leave it with me – Ill work on the boss over the next fortnight. Pick on = bully: She feels that her colleagues are picking on her because she is so popular with management. Decide on = choose: What colour have you decided on for the staff canteen? Hold on = wait: Please hold on and I will see if Mr Harris is available. Pass on = give a message to someone: Ill pass your message on to her when she returns. Try on = test someones authority: Dont take any notice of his behaviour – hes just trying it on with you!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:22:36 +0000
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