English as 2nd Language

Phrasal Verb Vocabulary - Making Arrangements

Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs for making arrangements. Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.

*Preposition*	*Phrasal Verb*	*Explanation Notes*	*Example Sentence*
on	to be on	for meetings, appointments, parties, etc.	Is the meeting for tomorrow on?
on	to put on	to host a conference, exhibition or other large gathering	They put on an informative conference last weekend.
on	to have on	personal scheduled events	I have a meeting on. I need to get going.
off	to be off	not valid anymore	I'm afraid the deal is off with Smith.
off	to call off	to cancel	She had to call off her appointment with Jack because she was ill.
off	to put off	to postpone an appointment	Can we put that meeting off until tomorrow?