Phrasal verbs beginning with W

Wait for – Remain in a place until a particular event occurs or someone arrives.

• Example: "I will wait for you at the coffee shop."

Wake up – Become awake or cause someone to become awake.

• Example: "She usually wakes up early in the morning."

Walk away – Leave a situation or relationship without any further involvement.

• Example: "He decided to walk away from the argument."

Warm up – Prepare for a physical activity by doing gentle exercises or activities.

• Example: "Make sure to warm up before running."

Watch out – Be careful or vigilant about something.

• Example: "Watch out for cars when you cross the street."

Work out – Exercise or solve a problem.

• Example: "I like to work out at the gym every morning."

Wrap up – Finish or complete something.

• Example: "Let’s wrap up the meeting before lunch."

Wind down – Relax after a period of excitement or activity.

• Example: "I like to wind down with a book before bed."

Wipe out – Eliminate completely or destroy.

• Example: "The disease was wiped out in many countries."

Wait on – Serve someone, especially in a restaurant.

• Example: "She works at a diner and waits on customers."

Walk in – Enter a place without prior appointment or arrangement.

• Example: "Feel free to walk in if you’re nearby."

Wait around – Spend time doing nothing while waiting for something.

• Example: "I can’t just wait around for the phone to ring."

Wear out – Use something until it is no longer usable.

• Example: "I wore out my favorite pair of shoes."

Wrap around – Envelop or cover something completely.

• Example: "The scarf wraps around her neck snugly."

Work on – Spend time improving or developing something.

• Example: "He’s working on his presentation for tomorrow."

Wake up to – Become aware of something, often a problem or situation.

• Example: "She woke up to the reality of her situation."

Watch over – Keep an eye on someone or something to protect them.

• Example: "He watched over the children while they played."

Write down – Make a note of something in writing.

• Example: "Please write down your phone number."

Wind up – Conclude or finish something.

• Example: "Let’s wind up the discussion and move on."

Whip up – Quickly prepare something, especially food.

• Example: "She can whip up a delicious meal in no time."

Wade through – Move through something that is difficult or time-consuming.

• Example: "He had to wade through a lot of paperwork."

Work out for – Have a successful outcome or result.

• Example: "I hope everything works out for you."

Warm up to – Begin to like someone or something gradually.

• Example: "I didn’t like the idea at first, but I’m starting to warm up to it."

Wait up – Stay awake for someone who is late.

• Example: "Please wait up for me; I’ll be there soon!"

Wrestle with – Struggle to deal with something difficult.

• Example: "She’s wrestling with her decision to move."

Win over – Persuade someone to support or like you.

• Example: "He managed to win over the audience with his speech."

Work through – Resolve a problem by discussing or addressing it.

• Example: "We need to work through these issues together."

Watch out for – Be on the lookout for something or someone.

• Example: "Watch out for the potholes on the road."

Wake up call – An event that serves as a warning or reminder.

• Example: "The accident was a wake-up call for everyone."

Wrap up in – Envelop or cover someone or something completely.

• Example: "He wrapped up in a blanket to keep warm."

Work off – Get rid of something, usually excess energy or weight, by exercising.

• Example: "I need to work off those extra calories from dinner."

Wait to see – Remain patient until something becomes clear.

• Example: "Let’s wait to see how the situation develops."

Wipe off – Remove something by rubbing it.

• Example: "He wiped off the dirt from his shoes."

Walk out – Leave a situation, often in protest.

• Example: "The workers decided to walk out of the meeting."

Whittle down – Reduce the size or number of something gradually.

• Example: "We need to whittle down the list of candidates."

Work against – Oppose or hinder something.

• Example: "They are working against time to finish the project."

Wash up – Clean oneself, often hands or face.

• Example: "Make sure to wash up before dinner."

Waffle on – Be indecisive or change one’s mind frequently.

• Example: "He tends to waffle on important decisions."

Wear off – Gradually disappear or diminish.

• Example: "The effects of the medication will wear off in a few hours."

Walk back – Retract or reverse a statement or decision.

• Example: "The politician had to walk back his controversial remarks."

Worm your way into – Gradually gain someone's favor or trust.

• Example: "He managed to worm his way into her good books."

Wind down from – Gradually reduce the intensity of something.

• Example: "They wound down from the busy week with a relaxing weekend."

Whisk away – Take someone or something quickly and suddenly.

• Example: "The magician whisked the rabbit away from the hat."

Wet down – Make something wet by applying water.

• Example: "They wet down the plants to keep them hydrated."

Wade in – Get involved in a discussion or activity forcefully or without hesitation.

• Example: "She waded in with her opinion during the debate."

Work into – Incorporate something into a plan or arrangement.

• Example: "Can you work this new idea into the presentation?"

Walk through – Guide someone step by step through a process.

• Example: "He walked me through the setup process for the software."

Whittle away – Gradually reduce or diminish something.

• Example: "Over the years, his savings whittled away."

Warm to – Become friendlier or more affectionate toward someone.

• Example: "She began to warm to her new colleagues."

Watch for – Look out for someone or something.

• Example: "Watch for the signs of improvement."

Warrant for – Justify or necessitate something.

• Example: "There’s no warrant for such behavior."

Widen out – Expand or make wider.

• Example: "The path widens out at the top of the hill."

Wait in line – Stand in a queue.

• Example: "We had to wait in line for tickets."

Whistle at – Make a sound to attract attention or show admiration.

• Example: "He whistled at her as she walked by."

Weigh in on – Offer an opinion or comment on a matter.

• Example: "He decided to weigh in on the debate."

Warm up for – Prepare for an event or performance.

• Example: "The band will warm up for the concert in a few minutes."

Walk in on – Interrupt someone unexpectedly while they are doing something.

• Example: "I walked in on them while they were having a private conversation."

Wish for – Desire or hope for something.

• Example: "She wished for good luck before her exam."

Wallow in – Indulge in something, often to an excessive degree.

• Example: "He tends to wallow in self-pity."

Wreck havoc – Cause widespread damage or destruction.

• Example: "The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal towns."

Withdraw from – Remove oneself from participation or involvement.

• Example: "He decided to withdraw from the competition."

Work toward – Strive to achieve a goal or objective.

• Example: "They are working toward a more sustainable future."

Wrap up in – Enclose or cover something completely.

• Example: "She wrapped up in a warm blanket."