Phrasal Verbs

Apuntes

Phrasal Verbs Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs with prepositions or adverbs that create a new meaning. Here are some commonly used phrasal verbs: Phrasal Verb Meaning put off To postpone or delay something work off To eliminate something (like a debt) through work called off To cancel something that was planned tell sb off To reprimand someone for their behavior see sb off To accompany someone to their departure point gone off To have spoiled or become inedible wore off To gradually diminish or fade away cut off To interrupt or stop something abruptly Vocabulary Terms Term Definition convenience The state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty privacy The state of being free from public attention or unwanted intrusion security The state of being free from danger or threat ensure To make certain that something will happen payment The action or process of paying someone or something combination A joining or merging of different elements stalked To follow someone persistently in a way that is disturbing or threatening intervene To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events brandishing To wave or flourish something (lik...