10 Phrasal verbs used at the cinema

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Check in	To arrive and register attendance, especially for a movie showing	We need to check in at the ticket counter before entering the cinema hall. Guests can check in for their reserved seats using the mobile app. She checked in early to secure good seats for the blockbuster movie. Please check in your ticket at the entrance. They checked in late and missed the opening scene.
Turn off	To deactivate electronic devices, especially cell phones, during a movie	Remember to turn off your cell phone before the movie starts. He turned off his tablet to avoid disturbing others in the theater. She forgot to turn off her phone and it rang loudly during the movie. Please turn off all electronic devices to prevent disruptions. They turned off the lights as the movie began.
Line up	To queue or stand in a line, typically for tickets or concessions	We need to line up early to get tickets for the popular show. He lined up at the concession stand to buy popcorn and drinks. She lined up with her friends to take a group photo before the movie. Please line up in an orderly fashion. They lined up outside the theater hours before the premiere.
Hold up	To delay or postpone, often due to technical issues	The movie screening was held up due to a projector malfunction. We were held up at the ticket counter due to a computer glitch. She was held up in traffic and arrived late for the movie. Please be patient; we are experiencing a slight hold up with the screening. They held up the movie start to accommodate late arrivals.
Show up	To arrive or appear, especially for a scheduled event like a movie	He promised to show up for the premiere of his latest film. She showed up just in time to catch the opening credits. They showed up early to grab the best seats in the house. Please make sure to show up before the movie starts. We waited for hours, but they never showed up.
Walk out	To leave a movie screening before it ends, typically due to dissatisfaction	He couldn't stand the movie and decided to walk out halfway through. She walked out of the theater after realizing she had purchased tickets for the wrong showtime. They walked out of the movie screening in protest against its controversial content. Please refrain from disturbing others if you need to walk out during the movie. After the disappointing plot twist, many audience members chose to walk out.
Wrap up	To finish or conclude, often referring to the end of a movie	They wrapped up the movie with a surprising twist ending. We need to wrap up the film shoot before the deadline. She wrapped up the story neatly in the final scenes. Please stay for the credits; there may be additional scenes wrapped up at the end. They wrapped up the screening with a Q&A session with the director.
Hold over	To extend the showing of a movie beyond its originally scheduled period	Due to popular demand, they decided to hold over the movie for another week. The blockbuster hit was held over for several additional screenings. She was thrilled to hear that her favorite movie would be held over for another month. Please check the cinema schedule for any movies held over from last month. They held over the film festival due to its immense success.
Bring in	To introduce or add something new, such as a movie to the cinema lineup	They plan to bring in several new releases next month. We should bring in more independent films to diversify the cinema's offerings. She suggested bringing in classic movies for special weekend screenings. Please bring in feedback cards to gather audience opinions on the movie selection. They decided to bring in a special guest speaker for a post-screening discussion.
Hold on	To wait or pause, often used in the context of delaying a movie's release	We'll need to hold on the release of the movie until marketing is finalized. She asked the audience to hold on for a moment while technical difficulties were resolved. They decided to hold on the movie premiere until the lead actor recovered from an injury. Please hold on; the movie will resume shortly after the intermission. We can't hold on the release any longer; the fans are eagerly awaiting the movie.