This lesson covers 12 C2 phrasal verbs on Clinical Practice. At Proficiency you must distinguish particles that change meaning subtly and match register across formal and informal contexts. Complete the runner, then use the glossary below to consolidate each verb. Detailed explanations appear in Review mode once you finish the set.
pass on
to give a disease to another person or animal
The virus can easily _____ from one patient to another in crowded wards.
prop yourself up
to support yourself by leaning on or against something
The patient tried to _____ in bed to read the latest test results.
predispose to
predisposing someone to something makes it more likely that that thing will happen
Certain genetic factors are known to _____ individuals to the disease.
come over
if a feeling comes over you, you suddenly experience it
A wave of exhaustion suddenly _____ her after the 18-hour operation.
toughen up
to become stronger and more able to deal with problems, or to make someone become this way
The new recruits were forced to quickly _____ if they wanted to survive the intense training.
carry out
to complete a task
The research team will _____ extensive clinical trials before approving the new treatment.
fill up
if food fills someone up, it makes them feel as if they have eaten enough
The high-protein meal helped to _____ the athletes completely before the long endurance test.
break out in
if you break out in a sweat, it suddenly appears on your skin
Several patients began to _____ a severe rash after the new medication was administered.
turn away
to refuse to allow someone to enter a place, usually because there is no more space
The hospital was forced to _____ several patients due to lack of available beds.
cloud over
if someone’s face clouds over, they suddenly look unhappy or worried
His face immediately _____ when he heard the disappointing clinical trial results.
finish with
to stop using or needing something
Once the clinical trial is over we can safely _____ the specialised equipment.
eat up
to eat all the food you have been given
The children were encouraged to _____ all the nutritious food provided during the study.