Phrasal verbs (related to work)

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample
Back upMake a copy of something.Dont forget to back up your files.
Bring forwardMove to an earlier date or time.Can we bring forward the meeting?
Call offCancelMy interview bas been called off.
Close downStop doing business.The shoe factory has closed down.
Contract outGet work done elsewhere.We contracted out our waste management.
Draw upPrepare a document or plan.Plans have been drawn up for the new theatre.
Fall throughNot happen as planned.Let's hope the deal doesn't fall through.
Fill in (for)Replace somebody at work.Jack filled in for Sam when he was ill.
Knuckle downStart to work very hardLet's knuckle down and finish the project.
Lay offTerminate employmentThe company plans to lay off 100 employees.
Pencil inNote a provisional date or time.The meeting is pencilled in for 9 am next Tuesday.
Pull out ofWithdraw from an agreementOne of the companies pulled out of the deal yesterday.
Report back (to someone)Give some information to someoneReport back to me after the meeting please.
Sell offSell all or part of a business.The brewery is selling off several pubs.
Sign upAgree to something by signingI've signed up for a computer course.
Be snowed undnerHave too much work to doI'm snowed under at work these days.
Step downLeave a job to someone elseMr. Brown stepped down as CEO.