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Set off, touch down, check in...

So far we've looked at a group of multi-word verbs that come from break. But with so many out there, what's the best way to learn them? Well, one way is to learn words in groups by topic. So, now we're going to do an exercise to practise multi-word verbs related to the theme of travel.

To do

First, take a moment to learn these phrasal verbs related to travel. Then we'll do a test to see how well you understand them.

متن را بخوانید و تمرین را کامل کنید

Pack these in your suitcase...

to check in
to arrive at a hotel and register your details; or to give your information at an airport before going into a plane

to check out
to leave a hotel and pay the bill

to pick (someone) up
to collect someone from a place

to see (someone/something) off
to go to a place that someone is leaving from to say goodbye

to take off
(of a plane) to leave the ground

to touch down
(of a plane) after flying, to touch the ground again

to set off
to begin a journey

to get in
(of a plane or train) to arrive at a destination

How did you do? Did it make you want to set off on holiday and check in at a lovely hotel?

Next

So, that was an introduction to multi-word verbs. We've looked at how different adverbs change the meaning of break, and we've learned a group of multi-word verbs related to travel. Now it's time to practise all of this together as we listen to 6 Minute Grammar and learn the meanings of meet up, get together, ring up and more. Join us there!