Phrasal Verb: Jack up

Phrasal Verb: Jack up


Meaning: Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work

Example: We JACKED the car UP and changed the tyre.

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Phrasal Verb: Jack up


Meaning: Increase sharply

Example: They have JACKED UP the price of oil this month.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'JACK'

- Jack around
- Jack in
- Jack up

 

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