Phrasal Verbs With 'Pile'

Pile in phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Enter a place quickly, in a disorganised way
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The coach stopped and we all PILED IN.

Pile into phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Enter a place quickly, in a disorganised way
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: We PILED INTO the shop when it opened.

Pile on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Add or give more or something
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Work's crazy- they keep PILING ON the pressure.
  2. Meaning: Exaggerate or talk in a way to affect someone's feelings
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: It wasn't very serious, but they PILED ON the guilt.

Pile out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Leave a place quickly, in a disorganised way
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The train eventually arrived and we all PILED OUT.

Pile up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Accumulate
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Work just keeps on PILING UP and I really can't manage to get it all done.
  2. Meaning: Accumulate in a pile or heap
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The ironing's PILING UP as I hate doing it.

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