Language IV 2014 Phrasal Verbs

Flare up

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to become angry or violent. Rioting has flared up in several towns

To explode. Several bombs went off.

To force a government to stop ruling a country. A crisis that could bring down the government

When a fire, fight or war starts to happen. He was 29 when war broke out...

To find about a secret information. No sooner had the news leaked out than my telephone started ringing

To stop doing or being involved in sth. A racing injury forced Stephen Roche to pull out.

to suddenly stop talking. She started to speak, then broke off while a waitress served us coffee.

To increase very quickly and suddenly. Demand for water has shot up by 70% over the last 30 years.

Crack down (on)

To become more strict in dealing with a problem. The government is determined to crack down on terrorism.

to increase the amount of an activity to improve a situation. The health department is stepping up efforts to reduce teenage smoking.