Phrasal Verbs Related to Summer

Phrasal Verbs Related to Summer

15 Phrasal Verbs Related to Summer

Summer is the season when English escapes the classroom. People don’t simply relax — they chill out. They don’t just start a journey — they set off. And they don’t merely spend time together — they hang out. Phrasal verbs are a natural and unavoidable part of everyday English, especially when people talk about holidays, travel, free time, and relaxation. In this lesson, you’ll learn 15 common phrasal verbs related to summer, with clear explanations and natural example sentences. These expressions are perfect for real-life conversation — and extremely useful for B2–C1 writing and speaking tasks.

Check in

Meaning: To arrive at a hotel, airport, or station and register your details before travelling or staying somewhere.

• We checked in at the hotel and went straight to the pool.
• All passengers must check in at least two hours before departure.
• Can we check in online to save time at the airport?

Check out

Meaning: To leave a hotel and return the key after paying the bill.

• We checked out early to avoid the traffic.
• Guests are required to check out by 11 a.m.
• I’ll check out while you wait for the taxi.

Chill out

Meaning: To relax and stop worrying or stressing.

• We spent the afternoon chilling out by the sea.
• Let’s chill out at a café after the beach.

Cool off / Cool down

Meaning: To become less hot, or to make yourself feel cooler.

• She went for a swim to cool off after the walk.
• Open a window and cool down for a minute.

Eat out

Meaning: To have a meal in a restaurant rather than at home.

• We eat out more often during the summer.
• They decided to eat out instead of cooking in the heat.

Go away

Meaning: To leave home for a short holiday or trip.

• We usually go away for a week in August.
• Let’s go away for the weekend if the weather’s good.

Go out

Meaning: To leave home for entertainment, such as meeting friends, eating, or drinking.

• Do you feel like going out tonight?
• We went out for ice cream after dinner.

Hang out

Meaning: To spend time relaxing with friends or family.

• We hung out by the pool all afternoon.
• She loves hanging out with friends during the holidays.

Laze around

Meaning: To relax and do very little.

• I plan to laze around all weekend.
• He spent the holiday lazing around and reading novels.

Look forward to

Meaning: To feel happy and excited about something in the future. (Note: always followed by a noun or -ing form).

• I’m really looking forward to my summer break.
• She’s looking forward to seeing her friends again.

Put on

Meaning: To wear clothing or apply something such as cream or sunscreen.

• Don’t forget to put on sunscreen.
• He put on a light jacket when the sun went down.

See off

Meaning: To go with someone to the place they are leaving from to say goodbye.

• We saw them off at the airport.
• Her parents came to see her off at the bus station.

Set off

Meaning: To start a journey.

• We set off early to avoid the heat.
• They set off on a road trip across Europe.

Soak up

Meaning: To absorb or enjoy something fully (often used with the sun or the atmosphere).

• We spent the day soaking up the sun.
• Take time to soak up the summer atmosphere.

Wind down

Meaning: To relax gradually after being busy or stressed.

• I need a few days to wind down after work.
• Holidays are the perfect time to wind down properly.

Summer offers endless chances to practise English naturally — while travelling, relaxing, and spending time with others. Try using two or three of these phrasal verbs in conversation or writing this week. Small steps lead to real progress.

Enjoy your summer — and don’t forget to soak it up. 🌞

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