Jan 22, 2024
Phrasal Verb
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1. Bring up
- Meaning: To mention or introduce a topic.
- Example: During the meeting, he brought up the importance of teamwork.
2. Break up
- Meaning: To end a relationship.
- Example: Sarah and Mark decided to break up after years of dating.
3. Call off
- Meaning: To cancel something.
- Example: Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor event.
4. Come across
- Meaning:nTo find or encounter something by chance.
- Example: While hiking, they came across a hidden waterfall in the forest.
5. Turn down
- Meaning: To reject or decline an offer or request.
- Example: Unfortunately, she had to turn down the job offer due to other commitments.
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more prepositions or adverbs, forming a single semantic unit with a distinct meaning. These combinations often have idiomatic expressions and can change the verb's original meaning.
1. Put up with
- Meaning: To tolerate or endure a difficult situation or person.
- Example: Jane can't put up with her noisy neighbors anymore.
2. Go through with
- Meaning: To complete or proceed with an action, especially when it's difficult or unpleasant.
- Example: Despite the challenges, they decided to go through with the renovation.
3. Hold out for
- Meaning: To insist on getting or achieving something specific.
- Example:nThe union is holding out for better working conditions.
4. Catch on
- Meaning: To understand or grasp an idea or concept.
- Example: It took some time, but eventually, he caught on to the new software.
5. Back off
- Meaning: To stop being involved or interfering in a situation.
- Example: When tensions rose, they decided to back off and avoid further conflict.
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