Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Phrasal Verb.
Phrasal Verb - as a noun
An english verb followed by one or more particles where the combination behaves as a syntactic and semantic unit
Example: "`turn out' is a phrasal verb in the question `how many turned out to vote?'"
Example Sentences
"In English grammar, a phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a particle or preposition that functions as a single semantic unit."
"The meaning of a phrasal verb is often different from the meanings of its component words."
"Some common examples of phrasal verbs include 'take off,' 'turn on,' and 'put up with.'"
"Learning phrasal verbs is essential for understanding and speaking natural English."
"She couldn't figure out the meaning of the phrasal verb 'look up.'"
