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Phrasal Verb: Jack up





Jack up - Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work
Example:
We JACKED the car UP and changed the tyre.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
Jack up - Increase sharply
Example:
They have JACKED UP the price of oil this month.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'JACK'

- Jack around
- Jack in
- Jack up

 

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