pick up
Definition: (Concerning business, trade or the economy of a country) to increase or improve after a period of inactivity or decline.
(This phrasal verb has […]

go under
Definition: (concerning a business) to become bankrupt.
E.g.1: That company doesn’t exist any more; they went under last year.
E.g.2: The company is in danger of […]

lay (someone) off

Definition: to dismiss someone from their job, either temporarily or permanently.
E.g.1: The company is not doing well. We may have to lay some […]

take (someone) on

Definition: to employ someone.
(This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)
E.g.1: The company is doing so well that we’ll have to take on […]

do (something) up

Definition: to fasten something.
(This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)
E.g.1: I think I need to go on a diet – I can’t […]