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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'JACK'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'JACK'

3 phrasal verbs with 'JACK'

Jack around

  1. Make trouble for someone, fail to keep promises
    (Separable [obligatory] | American English)
    » Example: Don't listen to him- he always JACKS people AROUND.

Jack in

  1. Quit, give up
    (Separable [optional] | British English)
    » Example: I JACKED my job IN because my boss refused to give me a raise.

Jack up

  1. Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: We JACKED the car UP and changed the tyre.
  2. Increase sharply
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They have JACKED UP the price of oil this month.

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