In English, a compound verb formed by the combination of a verb and a grammatical particle, i.e. an adverb or a preposition, or even by a verb followed by an adverb and a preposition.
Phrasal verbs
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Translation
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For example
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Get a long
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Likee a chother
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I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along.
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Put up with
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tolerate
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I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.
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Turn up
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appearsuddenly
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Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighborhood.
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Have against
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being in disagreement with someone or something for one reason in particular
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I have nothing against Contreras, but I don't like his manners.
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Get around
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havemobility
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My grandfather can get around fine with his new wheelchair.
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Goover something
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review
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Please go over your answers before you submit your test.
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Keep something from someone
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nottell
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We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
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Hangon
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wait a short time (informal)
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Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
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Set up
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arrange, organize
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Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.
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Give in
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reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
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My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
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Growapart
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stop being friends over time
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My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools
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Cut in
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interrupt
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The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22°C.
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Come across
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findunexpectedly
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I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet.
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Callon someone
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visitsomeone
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visitsomeone
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Break up
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startlaughing (informal)
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The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking.
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