The document defines and provides examples of common English phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are two-word phrases consisting of a verb and either an adverb or preposition. The document lists and defines 14 different phrasal verbs, including "ask around," "break down," "call someone back," and "calm down." For each one, an example sentence is given to illustrate its meaning.

1. PHRASAL
VERBS
Jenny Samanta Agudelo Ramírez
UNAD University
Group 10

2. Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases
consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition.
Think of them as you would any other English
vocabulary.

3. ASK AROUND
Its meaning is :
// Ask many people the same question //
Example:
 I asked around but nobody has seen
my wallet.

4. BREAK DOWN
Its meaning is :
// Stop functioning a vehicle or machine//
Example:
 Your car broke down at the side of the
highway in the snowstorm..

5. CALL someone BACK
Its meaning is :
// Return a phone call//
Example:
 I called the company back but the
offices were closed for the weekend..

6. CALM DOWN
Its meaning is :
// Relaxe after being angry//
Example:
 You need to calm down before you
drive the car..

7. CHEER UP
Its meaning is :
// Become happier//
Example:
 She cheered up when she heard the good news.

8. EAT OUT
Its meaning is :
// Eat at a restaurant //
Example:
 I don't feel like cooking tonight.
Let's eat out.

9. FIND OUT
Its meaning is :
// Discover //
Example:
 We don't know where he lives.
How can we find out?

10. GET BACK
Its meaning is :
// Return //
Example:
 We got back from our vacation last week.

11. GROW UP
Its meaning is :
// Become an adult //
Example:
 When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.

12. LOOK OUT
Its meaning is :
// Be careful – Vigilant and take a
notice //
Example:
 Look out! That car's going to
hit you!