This lesson covers 12 C2 phrasal verbs on Patient Care. 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.
wipe out
to make someone extremely tired
The 18-hour shift completely _____ the entire medical team.
run around
to run and play
The children were happily _____ in the hospital garden during visiting hours.
burn out
to have to stop working because you have become ill or very tired from working too hard
Many doctors are at risk of _____ completely if they continue working at this pace.
fit in
to be able to be done between other activities
I can just about _____ one more patient consultation before the end of the clinic.
keep off
to not eat, drink or use something that can harm you
The doctor advised the patient to _____ alcohol completely during the treatment.
wear out
to make someone very tired
The 18-hour shift completely _____ the entire medical team.
serve up
to put food on plates and in dishes for people to eat
The hospital canteen continued to _____ the same uninspiring meals day after day.
hinge on
to depend on something or be very influenced by it
The entire clinical trial now _____ the results of this single blood test.
throw off
to succeed in getting rid of a slight illness
The patient finally managed to _____ the lingering effects of the experimental treatment.
get over
to feel better after having an illness
Most patients _____ the surgery within a few weeks with proper care.
knock over
to hit someone with a vehicle and injure or kill them
The delivery van accidentally _____ a pedestrian outside the hospital entrance.
tense up
if you tense up or your muscles tense up, your muscles stiffen because you are not relaxed
The patient began to _____ as the needle approached during the procedure.