Phrasal Verbs | Grammar | EnglishClub
www.englishclub.com › grammar › phrasal-verbsA phrasal verb is a verb like pick up, turn on or get on with. These verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short "phrase" - which is why we call them "phrasal verbs". But a phrasal verb is still a verb. Look is a verb. Look up is also a verb - a different verb.
Phrasal verbs | LearnEnglish
learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › phrasal-verbsPhrasal verbs are very common in English, especially in more informal contexts. They are made up of a verb and a particle or, sometimes, two particles. The particle often changes the meaning of the verb. I called Jen to see how she was. ( call = to telephone) They've called off the meeting. ( call off = to cancel)