Phrasal verb nouns
Many phrasal verbs can be used as nouns. Here's a list of some of them.
The blackout affected the capital and nearby towns along the island's north coast. |
There has been a breakdown of communication. |
I had a break-in in my office last December. |
NASA is set to reveal a major breakthrough in its search for planets. |
The breakup of the Spice Girls came as a big shock. |
Gum disease begins as a build up of plaque along the gum line. |
We had a bit of a bust-up. |
Campaigners against the bypass have raised safety concerns about the route. |
It's only a matter of time before someone makes a cock-up of things. |
Activists are insisting there's been a cover-up. |
He's been accused of human rights violations following a crackdown on the opposition. |
There's been a significant drop-off in attendance. |
dropout |
falling-out |
get-together |
handout |
Many parties on the left are in meltdown. |
There must have been a mix-up with the paperwork. |
outbreaks |
passerby |
pick-up |
play-off |
printout |
runup |
sell-out |
shakeup |
shootout |
stand off |
Would you like a top-up? |
Insecurity can be a real turn-off. |
turnover |
upbringing |
walkout |
warm-up |
workout |
write-off |