Learn English Vocabulary

10 Phrasal verbs used when taking a bus

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Get on To board or enter a bus 1. We need to get on the bus before it leaves.
2. She got on the crowded bus and found a seat.
3. Can you get on the bus and save us seats?
4. They got on the wrong bus and ended up in the suburbs.
5. He got on the bus early to secure a good spot.
Get off To alight or exit from a bus 1. We'll get off the bus at the next stop.
2. She got off the bus and walked to her office.
3. Can you get off the bus and buy some snacks?
4. They got off the bus near the museum.
5. He got off the bus and realized he forgot his bag.
Stand up To rise from a seated position while on the bus 1. She stood up to give her seat to an elderly passenger.
2. He stood up as the bus approached his stop.
3. Can you stand up and let me pass?
4. They stood up to stretch their legs during the long bus ride.
5. He stood up to reach the overhead luggage compartment.
Sit down To take a seat on the bus 1. We found empty seats and sat down.
2. She sat down by the window and enjoyed the view.
3. Can you sit down and fasten your seatbelt?
4. They sat down together and chatted throughout the journey.
5. He sat down in the front row for a better view.
Pay for To give money in exchange for a bus ticket 1. We need to pay for our bus tickets before boarding.
2. She paid for her bus fare with a ten-dollar bill.
3. Can you pay for our bus tickets while I find seats?
4. They paid for their bus passes at the ticket counter.
5. He paid for his bus fare using a contactless card.
Get through To successfully navigate through a crowd or obstacle on the bus 1. We managed to get through the crowded aisle and find seats.
2. She got through the line and reached the front of the bus.
3. Can you get through and find us a place to sit?
4. They got through the rush hour traffic and arrived on time.
5. He got through the narrow bus door without bumping into anyone.
Get out To leave or disembark from a bus 1. We'll get out of the bus at the next stop.
2. She got out of the bus and waved goodbye to the driver.
3. Can you get out of the bus and check the schedule?
4. They got out of the bus station and hailed a taxi.
5. He got out of the bus quickly to catch his connecting train.
Hold on To grip onto a support or handle for stability while on the bus 1. Hold on tight while the bus is turning.
2. She held on to the railing as the bus went over a bump.
3. Can you hold on to the pole until we reach our stop?
4. They held on to each other during the sudden braking.
5. He held on to his backpack to prevent it from falling.
Get in To enter or board a bus 1. We need to get in line for the next bus.
2. She got in through the rear door of the bus.
3. Can you get in and find us some seats?
4. They got in just before the bus departed.
5. He got in and looked for his friends.
Get off of To disembark or exit from a bus 1. We'll get off of the bus at the next stop.
2. She got off of the bus and walked to her destination.
3. Can you get off of the bus and buy some snacks?
4. They got off of the bus near the city center.
5. He got off of the bus and waited for his friend.