DEFINITION OF PHRASAL VERBS a phrase that combines

DEFINITION OF PHRASAL VERBS � a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words (Merriam Webster Dictionary) � the same phrasal verb can have several, very different meanings � prevalent in Germanic languages

MEANING OF PHRASAL VERBS � LITERAL Examples: look up = pogledati gore look down = pogledati dolje pick up = pokupiti take off = maknuti, odstraniti IDIOMATIC Examples: look up = potražiti informaciju u look down on = gledati s visoka (podcjenjivati) pick up = naučiti (brzo), poboljšati take off = odletjeti �

STRUCTURE OF PHRASAL VERBS A phrasal verb consists of the following: VERB + PARTICLE(S), a second or third word Example: I eat (verb) + up (particle) I fell (verb) + off (particle) I put (verb) + on (particle) - the ‘PARTICLE’ is the MOST important word - it affects / changes the meaning of the base verb

TYPES OF PHRASAL VERBS 1. VERB + ADVERB take off, look out, fall out, go on Example: The plane took off at noon. Look out! The car is going to hit you. � they don’t take an object INTRANSITIVE

SEPARABLE PHRASAL VERBS HAVE AN OBJECT 2. VERB + ADVERB + OBJECT take sth off, look sth up, pick sth up Example: Take your shoes off = Take off your shoes. BUT: Take them off. NOT: Take off them. � Separable phrasal verbs have an object TRANSITIVE SOME TWO WORD VERBS WITH OBJECT ARE NOT SEPARABLE Correct: I am looking for my keys. Incorrect: I am looking my keys for.

3. VERB + PREPOSITION + OBJECT look after sb/sth. , come across sb/ sth. , look for sb/ sth. Example: I will you look after the baby. / her.

4. VERB + ADVERB + PREPOSITION + OBJECT look forward to sth, put up with sb/ sth, look up to sb. , look down on sb Example: I really look forward to going on holidays. I look forward to meeting Tim. / him. � these phrasal verbs are always INSEPARABLE

TELEPHONE PHRASAL VERBS FOR PHONE CALLS

LIST OF PHRASAL VERBS FOR PHONE CALLS � � � To call back – to telephone someone (again) later We can also say to ring back or to phone back. Example: I am sorry, but this number is engaged. Would you like to call back later? To call up – to telephone someone We can also say to ring up or to phone up. Example: I rang up to cancel my gym membership. I called up the clinic yesterday to make an appointment with my doctor. To cut off – to lose a telephone connection. We can also use it in passive form – to be cut off, to get cut off Example: Sorry, I ran out of credit, and we got cut off. If you don’t pay your phone bill on time, the phone company will cut you off.

� � To get back to someone – to telephone someone later Example: Sorry, I am in the meeting right now, can I get back to you in twenty minutes? To get through – to get a telephone connection with someone Example: I can’t get through to Dad, he doesn’t answer his phone. To hang up – end a telephone conversation (often abruptly). Example: I am not sure what happened, Jane just hung up in the middle of the conversation! To hang up on -it means that the other person was frustrated or upset. Example: He hung up on me. I can’t believe she hung up on me!

� � To put someone through – to connect someone on the phone Example: Could you put me through to Mr. White, please, on extension 316? To hold on – wait (for a short time). Generally we use it in imperative form. Example: Please hold on the line, I’ll put you through. To pick up – to answer a phone call Example: I tried calling her last night but she didn’t pick up. To get off (the phone) – to finish talking on the phone Example: I should get off the phone, I have so much to do. I just got off the phone with Mum, she is keeping well.

� � � To switch off / to turn off – to disconnect using the power button Example: You should switch off your mobile during takeoff and landing. To switch on / to turn on – to connect using the power button Example: You shouldn’t switch on your mobile phone after landing until you are in the terminal building. To speak up – to speak louder Example: I’m afraid I didn’t hear you very well, the line is very bad. Could you speak up a little please? Learn 10 telephone phrasal verbs

� � To break up – the line is quite bad and you can’t hear a person on a call clearly (usually when talking on a mobile) Example: Sorry, you are breaking up, I didn’t hear that very well. Could you repeat, please? To ring off – to finish a telephone conversation Example: I have to ring off now, but I’ll give you a call tomorrow. To put down (the phone) – to end a telephone conversation Example: Put your phone down and do your homework! To pass on (a message) – to communicate (to convey) a message to someone else Example: I’m sorry, John is not at his desk at the moment. I’ll pass the message on as soon as he comes back.

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