Phrasal verbs are verb phrases formed by combining verbs with prepositions or adverbs. This combination creates new meanings that are different from the individual verb definitions. Some examples of phrasal verbs provided are: turn off meaning to switch off, ask out meaning to invite on a date, ask around meaning to ask many people the same question, call off meaning to cancel, calm down meaning to relax after anger, do over meaning to redo, go back meaning to return to a place, grow up meaning to become an adult, wake up meaning to stop sleeping, and run away meaning to leave unexpectedly or escape.