This lesson covers 15 C2 phrasal verbs on Experiments & Testing. 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.
huddle up
to move closer to other people, or to hold your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightened
The team had to _____ together for warmth during the power outage in the remote lab.
open up
to create a new opportunity or possibility
The discovery could potentially _____ entirely new avenues of research.
get across
to successfully communicate an idea to other people
The scientist struggled to _____ the complex concept _____ to the general public.
jut out
to stick out from a surface or beyond the edge of something
The new laboratory wing _____ from the main building in a striking modern design.
sketch out
to roughly plan something
The architect began to _____ a preliminary design for the new research facility.
plug away
to work hard at something for a long time
The small research team continued to _____ at the problem for over two years.
separate off
to remove something from a large group of things
The engineers decided to _____ the most sensitive equipment from the main laboratory.
stick out
to push part of your body forward or out from the rest of your body
The researcher had to carefully _____ her arm through the narrow opening to reach the sample.
move in
to begin living in a new house or area
The new research team is scheduled to _____ the renovated laboratory next month.
join up
to join the army, navy, or airforce
Several young scientists decided to _____ the military research programme.
pride yourself on
to be proud of a quality you have or of something you do
The laboratory has always _____ the accuracy of its analytical methods.
live with
to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation and continue with your life while it exists
The research team has learned to _____ the limitations of the current equipment.
go up
if a building or sign goes up, it is built or it is fixed into position
A new state-of-the-art research facility is going to _____ on the old hospital site.
take along
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Remember to _____ all the necessary safety equipment when visiting the remote research station.
shut down
if a machine shuts down or someone shuts it down, it stops operating
The entire laboratory was forced to _____ temporarily for safety reasons.